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Join us at any of our upcoming workshops! Learn how to make your own spoons and bowls and leave with a new skill. Best of all - you get to take your finished piece home with you!

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We merge traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

  • Cork Bolo Canisters

    Regular price From $145.00 USD
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    Cork bolo canisters in large, medium, and small. Made of natural cork, and pink and black marble cork. Rounded edge containers with a maple round handle.Cork bolo canisters by Melanie Abrantes Designs. Displayed on a pink and green set with marble accents.
  • Modern Cork Planter

    Regular price From $95.00 USD
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    Modern Cork Planters. Left to right: Small, Large, Medium | Melanie Abrantes DesignsSmall Modern Cork Planters | Melanie Abrantes Designs
  • Natural Cork Bowl

    Regular price From $160.00 USD
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    Natural Cork Bowls holding oranges. In Large (left) and Small (right) | Melanie Abrantes DesignsLarge Natural Cork Bowl Holding Oranges | Melanie Abrantes Designs
  • Cork Bowl with Handles

    Regular price From $63.00 USD
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    Natural cork basket with white rope handles. Filled with cherries. Made by Melanie Abrantes Designs.Small cork bowl with two rope handles. Hand-turned in Oakland Ca.  By Melanie Abrantes Designs.

Learn the art of wood carving with our selection of Japanese hand-crafted tools and kits.

Our Studio Process

Founder Melanie Abrantes believes that in order to create something beautiful, you have to get your hands dirty. Working with a variety of unique materials, Melanie strives to create products of the highest quality that are equally beautiful and functional. Learn more in the video below.