Ghouls & Gourds: Halloween Lantern Workshop
Wed, Oct 29
|The Makery
Get ready for a gourd time at The Makery! Join us for a creative night of fall fun as we turn natural gourds into one-of-a-kind Halloween decorations. Each gourd will come pre-cut and cleaned with a unique face—just waiting for you to bring it to life!
Time & Location
Oct 29, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
The Makery , 317 E Roosevelt Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587, USA
About the event
Get ready for a gourd time at The Makery!
Join us for a creative night of fall fun as we turn natural gourds into one-of-a-kind Halloween decorations. Each gourd will come pre-cut and cleaned with a unique face—just waiting for you to bring it to life!
Regina Pena, a gourd artist and owner of Pena Art Works and Design, will guide you step-by-step through painting, dyeing, and embellishing your gourd using a mix of acrylics, leather dyes, and inks. Then, add your final touches—raffia, wood accents, and a glowing votive candle—to make your masterpiece shine.
Your class includes:
🎨 Large prepared gourd
🎨 Acrylic & leather dyes