• Tool roll opened with carving tools, bench hook with a bowl shown in the beginning steps of carving. Bowl gouge and carving knife displayed next to the bowl. Wood shavings all around. In person bowl carving workshop by Melanie Abrantes Designs.
  • Tool roll opened, with bass bowl being carved on a bench hook with a bowl gouge. By Melanie Abrantes Designs.
  • Top view of tool roll, bench hook, bass bowl in the process of being carved, and the bowl gouge.
  • Tables and chairs set up on location with carving supplies for an in person bowl carving workshop. Lots of greenery surrounding. By Melanie Abrantes Designs.
  • View of table with bench hooks, canvas bags with carving tools inside, Carve books, spatula and butter knife blanks, and finished spoon blanks displayed. Set up for a carving workshop.
  • Carving workshop in session with lots of people enjoying an afternoon of carving. On location with trusses overhead and greenery surrounding with a waterfront view. Workshops by Melanie Abrantes Designs.
  • Completed bass bowl shown with a necklace and hoop earrings.
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Melanie Abrantes Designs

In Person Bowl Carving Workshop

$180.00 USD
$180.00 USD
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Bowl Carving Class

Our new in-person bowl carving workshop is here!

Workshop Schedule:

When:

  • February 11, 2023
  • March 18, 2023

Where: 288 9th Ave, Oakland CA 94606

Time: 12:00pm-4:00pm (with 15-20 minute break around 2pm)

The workshop will be outside and proof of vaccination or recent negative COVID test (within 72 hours of class) will be required to attend. Please bring a copy of your vaccination card (printed or digital) or a screenshot of your COVID test result.

 

Class Description:

Using traditional Japanese tools, designer Melanie Abrantes will lead students in hand carving their own wooden bowl. 

The class will start with a discussion of different wood types, an explanation of the tools required, and an overview of the techniques used to cut wood. Once students have acquired a basic understanding, Melanie will lead them in carving the inside of their bowl with a bowl gouge, then designing and whittling the outside of the bowl with a straight chisel and carving knife. When the final design has been reached, students will sand and finish their bowls with an all-natural finish. All tools will be provided to use during the workshop, with the option of purchasing the tools at a discounted rate to continue your bowl-making practice at home!

All levels, no experience needed.

 

Provided in class:

  • Wood Bowl Blank
  • Japanese Bowl Gouge
  • Japanese Straight Chisel
  • Carving Knife
  • Shinto Rasp
  • Sandpaper and Wood Butter
  • Handwritten Instructions
  • Snacks and Drinks (Lunch Not Included)

    Limited seats and parking are available. Please try to arrive 15 mins before the class begins.

    Photo Credit: Bowl Carving images are shot by The Understory.