2026-01-25 – Cultural Connections: Japanese Spoon Carving (Webinar)
Schedule:
January 25 (1:00-2:00 pm CT)
Instructor:
Melanie Abrantes
Location:
This is an online class hosted on Zoom.
Join artist and designer Melanie Abrantes for a presentation about Japanese spoon carving, touching on the art and cultural significance on the spoons of Japan, Melanie will explain how she uses Japanese spoon carving techniques to make her own spoon designs. She will recount her own travels to Japan to work with a company who makes the tools for spoon carving. This presentation will be a great introduction to the art of Japanese spoon carving.
The cross-cultural series webinars foster perspective about the way Norwegian and Scandinavian handcrafts are part of a global community. We are excited about these programs and hope they create a forum for discussion around cultural practice and offer a platform for cultural exchange. The connections we make will help spread awareness of the folk art traditions we explore at Vesterheim. Join us as we learn together!
Supplies:
Students will need to provide a computer, laptop, or tablet with a camera and mic as well as a fast, reliable internet connection.
Special Instructions:
When registering for the class, please make sure to use the mailing and email addresses you'd like the Zoom meeting invitations sent to. You will receive links to the Zoom sessions by email sometime during the week prior to the class. If this class is a gift, please sign up with the recipient's mailing and email addresses or be prepared to forward the kit and all communications.
Enrollment Deadline:
January 11, 2026
Click here to learn more about instructor Melanie Abrantes.
Woodcarving classes are supported by a generous gift to the Vesterheim Annual Fund from the Eric and Joan Norgaard Charitable Trust.
The Cultural Connections series is supported in part by a generous gift to the Vesterheim Annual Fund from sons of Norway Noreg Lodge 3-466 of New Jersey.
This program is supported in part by the Reverend Glenn and Mary Borreson Endowment for Woodworking Education"