Flat Birch Spoon #1 by Jon Strom

Expertly carved by North House instructor Jon Strom, this flat spoon is made of birch, locally sourced in Minnesota.  With a gently curving handle, the "bowl" of the spoon is flat and can be used as a spatula or flat spoon.  The entire surface of the spoon is as smooth as silk and a beautiful object to behold.  The spoon is 16 1/2" long by 3" across.  

Jon is a sculptor, woodworker, and log builder from Cook, MN with a strong interest in Swedish spoon and bowl carving techniques as well as the history of log building. He has demonstrated at Grand Portage National Monument, Old Fort William, Forest History Center and White Oak Society, and has taught at various workshops, including Goods from the Woods in Grand Rapids. Jon also has designed his own personal bowl carving bench, which may be adapted by students for their own workshops.