Gourd Pyrography

Saturday, October 25th, 2025
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Embrace the essence of the harvest season by participating in the art of pyrography on gourds. During this class, you will have the opportunity to create art pieces to take home with you. All materials will be provided for you, which includes, two gourds per student, wire pyrography tools, and an assortment of other necessary tools. Students can select pre-chosen artwork that will be carbon copied on the gourds before burning art or they can freehand their own designs using a pen/pencil prior to burning.  

This class will teach beginners the basics of pyrography, but it's also suitable for those who already have some experience. The instructor will offer help tailored to your skill level. 

This class is open to all ages. Students under 18 must have a guardian present. The accompanying guardian does not have to register for the class, but they are welcome to do so if they'd like. 

Due to fall renovations at the Ely Folk School, this class will be happening at the Ely Community Center (formerly the Ely Senior Center) at 27 S 1st Ave E. 

About the Instructor: Kelly Cramer moved to Ely in 2023. She's an artist specializing in woodburning. She's passionate about crafting unique pieces and fostering creativity in others through classes and workshops. Her work reflects a deep reverence for nature, and her favorite subjects to create are animals. While she's focused on woodburning, other art mediums she's explored include drawing, painting, graphic design, photography, writing, string art, and macrame.