Monday, October 20, 2008

Pumpkin Carving 101

It's that time!! I really do hope that you can join us for some pumpkin carving excitement on Tuesday, October 21st from 11:00 until 12:30 in 5G.

Students need to come to school with their own pumpkin carving kit and a painting smock (if not already at school).

Reminder: Students are responsible for all of the designing and carving - parents will be helping scoop out the pumpkin insides, and assisting students with any help they may need with the tools.

It's a great idea to plan out your design before the big day, and here are some sites to get your mind thinking!! Some of these sites say to pay money to download the pattern, but I suggest just looking, and being inspired to create your own pattern!

http://www.pumpkincarving101.com/pumpkin_carving_basic.html

http://www.pumpkinlady.com/pattern.htm

http://www.canucarve.com/

(check out the Gallery at this site!)

Capilano Suspension Bridge will be transporting the pumpkins in a van from the school to the display site at the bridge, so there is no guarantee that any additional materials you attach to the 'kin will stay on for the ride. The pumpkins will be displayed outdoors, as well, so be sure that your pumpkin will look just as awesome if it were to rain. Consider really creative designs that will hold up to the elements!

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