Gourd & Glow Lantern Making Workshop
Decorative lantern with a lit candle inside, surrounded by dark foliage.
Gourd & Glow Lantern Making Workshop
Gourd & Glow Lantern Making Workshop
Decorative gourds on a wooden surface with a blurred indoor background

Gourd & Glow Lantern Making Workshop

$140.00
$140.00
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Dates: Saturday 13 June 2026 1pm - 4pm

Details

Create your own illuminated birdhouse gourd lantern in this hands-on workshop at House of Windsor Studio.

Learn techniques for designing, drilling, carving, sanding, and finishing dried gourds using rotary tools and simple hand processes while creating a sculptural lantern that glows with intricate patterns of light. Participants will explore pattern making, surface design, and finishing methods, with a selection of natural gourds available in different shapes and sizes.

The workshop includes guided use of rotary tools, sanding and polishing techniques, and advice on lighting, hanging, and display. Each participant receives an LED tea light to take home with their finished lantern.

Tea, coffee, and homemade cake are served in the adjoining kitchen space during the workshop, with time to slow down, experiment, and enjoy the process of making.

Beginner friendly, small-group, and all materials included.

About the workshop

In this small-group workshop at Rose’s Windsor studio, guests will transform a dried birdhouse gourd into a softly glowing, atmospheric lantern.

Working within a shared structure, guests will explore their own approach to pattern, perforation, and surface detail. Each piece develops differently, shaped by individual decisions and the rhythm of making.

The session is guided step by step, with time for practice and individual support throughout. Suitable for both beginners and experienced makers.

What you make and Learn

Guests will create their own birdhouse gourd lantern, complete with a custom brass hanger and LED tea light to take home.

You will learn:


  • how to design and plan perforation patterns

  • how to use rotary tools, such as a Dremel, with control and precision

  • techniques for carving, drilling, sanding, and shaping the gourd surface

  • simple finishing methods for bringing out the natural beauty of the gourd

  • ideas for lighting, hanging, and displaying your finished lantern

A selection of pre-printed motifs and pattern templates will be available for guests who would like additional guidance or design inspiration.

Guests are welcome to bring their own rotary tool if they would like help learning to use it confidently.

What to Bring

All tools and materials are supplied, including:


  • a fully cured dried birdhouse gourd

  • rotary tools and sanding materials

  • finishing supplies

  • a custom brass hanger

  • an LED tea light

  • pre-printed motifs and pattern templates

Please wear closed shoes and comfortable clothes suitable for hands-on making.

Guests may bring their own Dremel or rotary tool if they would like guidance using it.

Booking and Attendance

Duration: 3 hours

Class size: small group

Location: Rose’s Windsor studio

Includes: all materials, tool use, tea, coffee, and homemade cake