$125.00Workshops & Classes · Sunday, November 1, 2026
Gourd Lantern Carving
About
A workshop that turns a cured gourd into a lamp: you clean it, draw and carve a pattern with rotary tools, drills and jigsaws, then fit a low-wattage LED and plug-in cord. It runs Sunday 1 November, 9am to 1pm, at the San Diego Craft Collective, 2590 Truxtun Rd, Studio 106, Liberty Station (MTS Route 28 runs along Rosecrans St by Liberty Station), for ages 18+ or 14+ with an adult, with tools and materials provided. It costs $125. The free Día de los Muertos celebration runs outside the studio the same morning.
Good to know
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How it compares
- Weekend
- Take it home the same day
At $125, this sits toward the low end of the 6 single-session woodworking classes we list in San Diego. They run from $100 to $260, and the typical price is $145.
That works out to about $31 an hour for a 4-hour session.
Other woodworking classes in San Diego
New to woodworking?
Woodworking classes cover spoon and bowl carving, joinery, small furniture such as a stool or cutting board, and safe use of hand and power tools.
- Closed-toe shoes and no loose sleeves; the studio provides eye and ear protection.
- Carving classes are quiet and hand-tool only; shop classes use machines under supervision.
- Many shop classes require an intro or safety session before open-shop time.
Taking it home: Usually the same day; an oil finish may need a day to cure.
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