Popping up at Union Bank Place: Studio Trouvaille

Shane and Ann Walsh, the husband-and-wife duo behind Studio Trouvaille, originally met as coworkers at a frame shop. Connecting through their shared respective backgrounds in art and graphic design, their unique wood creations — a craft and art hybrid — were on full display in Union Bank Place’s Small Business Pop-up Shop during the first part of 2024.

In business for the last two years, Ann and Shane rely on the inspiration they draw from the people they meet and visit with at vendor shows. These self-professed introverts chat and bond with other art fans, offer a safe space for other awkward introverts, and often make art out of cool tattoos and T-shirts they translate into pieces. Other inspiration comes from nature and more abstract and obscure concepts they visualize.

Their original works in wood, glass, and paper begin with an idea and raw materials, resulting in stunning shadowboxes, décor items, and other gifts. Ann designs each item, paying special attention to aesthetics and the technical aspect of how each piece fits together during assembly. That’s where Shane comes in — laser-cutting the creations, hand-finishing the wood, cutting glass, and doing careful assembly. His eye for detail informs any changes in design and fit.

Loving their work and the customer base they’ve grown keeps them creating full-time. One of their favorite aspects of creating these unique products is seeing customers buy pieces for themselves or as gifts for others.

“We genuinely appreciate the loyalty and unwavering support our customers have consistently shown,” Ann said of their first two years in business. “Engaging with such a diverse and creative clientele has been incredibly inspiring, fostering a continuous exchange of ideas and creativity that fuels our passion.”

To see more of Studio Trouvaille and their creations, check them out on Facebook, Instagram, or their website.