The Art of Pumpkin Etching - Saturday, October 25, 2025
—3:00 PM
Location
Marine Mills Folk School 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON SAINT CROIX, MN 55047
Categories Crafts
Instructor Jeff Bartol
Have you ever wanted to carve something more than the traditional jack o'lantern? Something other than three triangles and a toothless smile?
In this class, students will learn pumpkin etching, a technique using sharp knives to create beautiful, detailed, glowing images. Students should come prepared with a drawing or sketch of their ideas, weather an image or message. Might be scary, might be friendly!

Your instructor will provide the following:
- One pumpkin per person
- All necessary tools (etching tools are yours to take home for next year's pumpkin!)
- Please wear clothing that can get messy or bring an apron
Students should bring the following:
- An apron, or wear clothing that can get dirty
- Since the class runs over the lunch hour, we recommend bringing lunch or snacks.
Age Requirement
Students ages 10 and older are welcome to attend this class. Ages 10-15 must register with another registered adult. Ages 16-17 can register with parent permission (by an email to info@marinemillsfolkschool.org
).
Skill Level
Students will use sharp knives and need a fair amount of hand strength.
Location Details
Marine Mills Folk School
550 Pine St., Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047
Cost Details
Tuition:
$75
Material Fee:
$35
Total Cost:
$110
NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance a teacher’s need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible!
If interested, you can find our cancellation policy here.


