the annual spoon gathering

An annual assembly of folk artisans with an emphasis on spoons. Two days of demonstrations, friendship and music.

Friday, June 1, 2012: from 12 noon on
Saturday June 2, 2012: All day & into the evening
Registration $10. Please register and pay on arrival.
If possible, please notify the school of your attendance prior to the weekend.

 

Sitting in the sun on the spacious front porch of a 1915 school house meticulously restored in the traditional Norwegian style, or sitting outside in the evening around a roaring fire – always among friends. That is one way to describe the annual gathering of the spoon carvers each June in Milan.
- Montevideo News, Published June 24, 2010.

The Milan Village Arts School will again play host to the annual gathering of spoon carvers. Artisans, artists and spoon enthusiasts will gather at Burns Park and the Milan Village Arts School to carve, learn and share their passion for the humble spoon, an international symbol of family, meals and friendship.

Friday is set aside solely for spoon carving time. Please feel free to arrive anytime Friday to set up camp and use the school’s facilities. On Saturday, there will be demonstrations from renowned carvers and a potluck party in the evening. Just come to watch or bring your spoons and carving tools.

All levels of experience welcome and absolute beginners will be well cared for.

For questions and an information package, please contact the Milan Village Arts School at 320-734-4807 or mvas@fedteldirect.net.

 

 

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