The Spoon Peddler (Franz Allbert Richter: 1969 Oil on wood)
Milan Village Arts School Spoon Gathering
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
June 5, 6 & 7, 2025
Sharing the knowledge of carving spoons and related handcrafts, while creating an inclusive gathering for all.
2025 Spoon Gathering Info Package
Join us in Milan Minnesota for 3 enjoyable days of wood spoon carving, green woodworking, demonstrations, workshops, presentations, networking, and friendship. Check our website for pre-event courses.
What started as a small gathering of passionate wood spoon carvers in St. Paul, Minnesota has evolved into a vibrant festival of spoon carving, green woodworking and the decorative arts. Attracting spoon carvers from across the United States and abroad, the Spoon Gathering today offers a family friendly event catering to both novice and experienced carvers.
Apart from ample carving time, expect to experience a variety of demonstrations, workshops and presentations from some of the best in their field, including bowl carving, kuksa carving, kolrosing, chip carving, incising, tool sharpening, and of course spoon carving.
Free camping facilities are available. The Spoon Gathering is a carving weekend, so bring your spoon blanks and carving tools or just come to watch and enjoy the weekend. Blanks are available on site.
If you have questions, please contact the school or visit our website at milanvillageartsschool.org. You can also find up-to-date information on our Facebook page. Go to www.facebook.com and search “The Spoon Gathering.”
If you would like to be added to the email list for updates and notifications, please email the school at admin@milanvillageartsschool.org.
Questions? Please contact MVAS: 320-734-4807 or admin@milanvillageartsschool.org.