The Art of Pumpkin Etching

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, you will learn pumpkin etching, a technique that uses sharp knives to create layered, detailed, glowing images. Students will be provided with all the tools and skills necessary to etch an artistic face or character into the shell of a pumpkin. We'll discuss how light & dark values can create depth and perspective. 

 

Come and discover how to compose a piece of spooky art using light instead of paint, and pumpkins instead of canvas!

 

About the Instructor: Jeff Bartol

 

Instructor will provide the following: 

• pumpkins
• carving, etching, and scraping tools
• reference images for inspiration
• flashlight for illumination

 

Students are asked to bring:

• an apron, or wear clothes that can get dirty (pumpkin guts are messy).
• Since your class runs over the lunch hour, we recommend you bring lunch or click HERE to learn about local eating opportunities. 

 

Skill Level 

No experience required. The knives used in class will be sharp, and hand strength is required.

 

Age Recommendation 

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. 

 

Location Details 

Marine Mills Folk School

550 Pine Street

Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

 

Cost Details

Tuition: $85

Materials Fee: $35

Total Cost: $120

 

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ 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.