Nothing screams more like Halloween than spookily carved pumpkins. In the run-up to the scariest holiday of the year, itison is hosting a number of free pumpkin carving workshops. At this wholesome class, guests will get the chance to take their creativity, anger or both out on an innocent pumpkin.
On selected days between October 17-20 and October 26-27, Glasgow Botanic Gardens will host pumpkin carving workshops in GlasGLOW’s Children’s Garden between 11am and 3pm. Guests do not need to pre-book and there will be plenty of pumpkins ready to be carved and decorated on the spot. The October 26 workshop is taking place in the stretch tent on the main lawn.
All one needs to do is bring their creative flair, a good mood and be ready to get craving. The family-friendly events will be hosted by pumpkin carving experts from The CLAASH COLLECTIVE. What is more, the events are part of The itison Pumpkin Fund which has raised over £60,000 for local charities and community groups since launching in 2019 and was established to bring positive impact in the local community.
This year, The itison Pumpkin Fund has committed to supporting at least 10 local charities, community groups or causes with a minimum of £1,000. GlasGLOW also spreads pumpkin joy in Glasgow and further afield every year by donating thousands of free event tickets and pumpkins to local charities, schools and hospitals allowing young people to get involved and even have their designs displayed in GlasGLOW’s Pumpkin Patch.
Once visitors are done with their creations, they can either take the decorated pumpkins home, or leave them to get displayed on-site. Every year, the Pumpkin Patch at GlasGLOW is one of the most popular features of the show and is also open to enjoy for free during the day from October 25 until November 10. All pumpkins featured in the Pumpkin Patch are recycled into food waste and turned into fuel to help power the city.
Creator of GlasGLOW Oli Norman said: “Every year, our free pumpkin decorating workshops with CLAASH Pumpkins are a huge hit and we’re delighted to bring them back this year for local families to enjoy.
“The response to this year’s Trick or Treat theme has been incredible and we can’t wait to open the gates of the Botanics for this year’s show. Limited tickets are remaining for the final week – get in quick if you don’t have yours yet.”