Pe 25 ianuarie 2025, orașul Bistrița din România devine locul de întâlnire al cioplitorilor în lemn, găzduind un eveniment special la Școala de Lemnărit Ars Fabrilis. Prima întâlnire oficială a lingurarilor clujeni cu publicul larg își propune să aducă împreună meșteșugari talentați, pasionați de tradiții și curioși dornici să descopere frumusețea lemnului lucrat manual. Evenimentul este deschis tuturor și se desfășoară la Școala de Lemnărit, pe Strada Vasile Lupu, nr. 8A, între orele 13:00 și 20:00.
Ars Fabrilis Wood School - tradition, education and creation
Woodworking School (Ars Fabrilis Officina)opened in 2024, is a place where craftsmanship takes on new educational and cultural values. Founded by Irina and Ciprian Pop, the school focuses on passing on traditional knowledge and values to new generations in an interactive and exciting way. Over 40 children, aged between 8 and 16, attend weekly classes where they learn to carve, weave and sew.
Ciprian and Irina Pop have an interesting life story that led them to their educational mission. The two met in the US, where they worked after graduation, but chose to return to Romania to follow their dreams. Although neither is originally from Bistrița, the city has become their home. Ciprian, a former employee of a multinational corporation, decided to give up his corporate career to fulfill his passion for woodworking. This radical change, made at the age of 40, has allowed him to create a unique space where craftsmanship takes on an educational value. Through the Woodworking School, the Pops aim to inspire younger generations to creatively use their hands and understand the importance of manual labor.
Their initiative keeps craft traditions alive while offering significant benefits for children's personal development. Hands-on activities improve dexterity, stimulate creativity and promote patience in a world where haste often dominates the daily routine. The school is planning to extend the program to include workshops for adults, helping them to relax by reconnecting with nature and traditional crafts.
Cluj's Silversmiths and "The New Wood Culture"
The coopers of Cluj are a community of modern craftsmen who bring wood to life through unique creations, combining tradition with innovation. Their work is an integral part of the international phenomenon "The New Wood Culture", a trend that brings to the forefront the rediscovery and adaptation of old crafts to contemporary needs and sensibilities. It emphasizes the design of objects, their ergonomics and the link between craftsmen, the raw material and the end users.
The objects created by the carvers - from honey spoons to ladles, spatulas or butter knives - are designed not just as kitchen tools, but as pieces that enrich the everyday experience. Each piece has a story that starts in the forest or orchard, where the wood is carefully selected according to the principles of sustainability and the circular economy.
Understanding the grain, texture and properties of each type of wood - be it oak, beech, acacia or cherry - is essential to create functional and aesthetic objects. The coopers from Cluj show how tradition and craftsmanship can coexist harmoniously with today's concerns about environmental protection, the circular economy and the promotion of sustainable products.
The event
The meeting offers visitors the chance to discover the craft of woodcarving in an open and friendly environment. All stages of the process will be presented, from the choice of wood, to the correct use of tools and the finishing of the object. Those curious and willing to experiment will be provided with green wood and traditional tools, which will be used at their own risk. Even if it is not a workshop, it is still an opportunity to see or even participate in the transformation of a piece of wood into a useful and pleasant object.
Without being too strict about the schedule, the timetable for the event on January 25, 2025 has a few highlights:
- Spoon carving demonstrations
Time: 15:00 - 20:00
The coopers from Cluj will demonstrate traditional and modern carving techniques.
- Spoon finishing workshop
Time: 17:00 - 18:00
Participants will learn finishing techniques such as using natural oils, ebonizing or painting.
- Tool sharpening workshop
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Carving tools will be sharpened using professional equipment, giving participants a hands-on learning opportunity.
- Community Table of Spoon Spoons - Ojina
Time: after 18:30
In a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, visitors are invited to contribute produce to a communal meal, traditionally called a 'traditional meal'. eyelet. It is a moment designed as a celebration of community and tradition, but also as a microrevelion of spoons.
Information about the event here.
It will certainly be an interesting experience for everyone
In today's world, household objects tend to be seen as mere tools, often mass-produced and devoid of personality. Through events like this, the Cluj spoonmakers want to show that even a kitchen object can be a bridge between generations and an expression of creativity.
The meeting of the Cluj spoonsmiths from the Ars Fabrilis Woodturning School is more than an event - it's a celebration of art, tradition and community. Whether you're passionate about crafts, curious to discover the mysteries of woodcarving, or simply looking for an authentic experience, this event promises to be a memorable occasion.
The meeting with the Cluj spoonsmiths in Bistrița is more than just an event - it is an invitation to rediscover the beauty of simple things, to appreciate the value of hand craftsmanship and to understand the deep connection between man and nature. Whether you are passionate about wood art, curious to experiment or just looking for a relaxing activity, this experience promises to inspire and delight.
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