Al Miller will teach first-time, beginner students how to carve and decorate wooden spoons that can be used as an eating or cooking utensil. The class instruction will focus on the safe way to use hand and machine tools. The decorating and finishing of the spoons will be included. Teaching methods include: showing samples of different types of spoons and butter/jam spreaders (wood knives), group instruction, individual help, and how to sharpen tools. All tools and equipment are provided for student use by the teacher: 2 spoon blanks and 1 butter/jam spreader are also included, as is a pack of 1/4 sheets of sandpaper. Extra wood blanks and power carving sand paper can be purchased from the teacher. Cost is $200 for the two-day class. Class size is limited to 6. This workshop will sell out. A $50.00 deposit is required to hold a place for you. Send the deposit to: Al Miller 59 Nick Road Middlebury, Ct. 06762 The Kaffestugan (Scandinavian Cafe) will be open Saturday, from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., for open-faced sandwiches and pastries, but please bring a lunch and water for other days. More info at scandicenter.org.