Spoon carving (along with the carving of scoops, spatulas, bowls, plates, etc.) was a necessary craft that was passed down generationally during frontier times and is making a resurgence today. We are excited to share this experience with the community -- Mark your calendars with Southeastern Iowa Spoonfest – for June 8th and 9th in Central Park. The Art Center is in the planning stages now. Be looking for more information on this exciting new event in the coming months, including how to register for a booth if you are a carver or how to register for a carving classes to learn how to carve your own spoon. During Spoonfest there will be booths of area carvers, demonstrations, and classes throughout the weekend. Registrants who sign up with the Art Center for a carving class that weekend will be provided with their own carving tools and taught the basics of carving a spoon.