How to carve a pumpkin for Halloween?

Pumpkin carving training fosters creativity and allows you to learn safe techniques while differentiating yourself with original creations.
These user-friendly activities, accessible to all, stimulate manual and artistic skills to bring a personal touch to creations.

Targets:

The prerequisites:

None.

For whom :

This course is aimed at beginners as well as amateurs wishing to improve their pumpkin carving skills for Halloween.

Methods involved:

Rating:

Access time:

None.

Accessibility:

Training accessible to disabled people and people with reduced mobility (PSH and PMR). A disability referent is available to adapt the training to the specific needs of participants.

Introduction to Halloween tradition and pumpkin decorating

Origins of the custom.
Different uses of pumpkins in decoration.

Introduction to tools and materials

Cutting tools (saws, special knives).
Decorative accessories (candles, LEDs, paints).

Safety when cutting

How to handle tools safely.
Precautions to avoid accidents.

Creating your pattern

Choose a pattern: simple or complex (demonstration of several patterns).
Techniques for tracing and cutting a pattern.

Practical cutting

Each participant carves his/her own pumpkin under the supervision of the trainer.
Live corrections and tips to improve technique.

Final customization

Adding decorative details: lights, paintings, etc.
Finalizing and highlighting the pumpkin.