The classes are open to all ages and will teach guests how Villafane hand-crafts his pumpkin art. One session is set for 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. with the other being 4-6 p.m., with tickets starting at $60.

SCOTTSDALE – Renowned pumpkin artist Ray Villafane hosted a pumpkin-carving class, and his work is featured at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa – along with a 1,700-pound pumpkin – through October.

SCOTTSDALE – Renowned pumpkin artist Ray Villafane hosted a pumpkin-carving class, and his work is featured at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa – along with a 1,700-pound pumpkin – through October.

SCOTTSDALE – For many, carving a pumpkin is a beloved Halloween tradition. But for Ray Villafane, it’s an art form. As a pumpkin artist with numerous awards and a worldwide reputation ...

SCOTTSDALE – For many, carving a pumpkin is a beloved Halloween tradition. But for Ray Villafane, it’s an art form. As a pumpkin artist with numerous awards and a worldwide reputation ...

When it comes to choosing the best pumpkin for carving, look to the stem. “The stem is a sign of [the] health of the pumpkin—the greener the stem, the fresher the pumpkin,” Evan says.

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Pumpkin carving is not only a fun fall activity to do with family and friends but also an opportunity to create a work of ephemeral art. According to the National Retail Federation, 44 percent of ...