Shaker Style boxes and other wooden-ware made utilizing hardwoods salvaged from around Centre County, Pennsylvania. Each piece is handmade by local woodworker, Steve Strouse, and comes with a card telling the story of the tree in which the item was made from.
Etsy Shop
Steve Strouse
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 814-880-9499
What’s happening in 2025
As some of you may know, for the past three years, I have been struggling with persistent back from from a herniated disc. This has motivated the decision to focus on smaller pieces such as utensils, ornaments, live edge clocks and smaller Shaker style boxes.
I have been so fortunate to be a self employed craftsman since 1993 and cannot imagine waking up and not heading directly to my shop. My passion for woodworking is as strong as ever and I look forward to working with a couple local woods as I focus on these smaller items.
“It is a great privilege to work with historic trees from around Central Pennsylvania and to create pieces that I hope people with ties to the area can really appreciate.”
Steve Strouse
Where to find my work
Local Shops
The Gallery Shop, in Lemont, PA
Penns Creek Pottery, in Mifflinburg, PA
The Magpie’s Nest, in Bellefonte, PA
Etsy Shop
Also, check my social media pages for any local pop up shows
I look forward to sharing the idea of combining beautiful hardwoods from Central Pennsylvania with the simple elegance of the Shaker-style box. Most pieces are made to measured drawings of actual Shaker boxes, while others are variations using the same oval bands to form useful carriers and trays. Most of the boxes are made with wood salvaged from trees damaged by storm or disease.
Included with each piece is a card sharing the story behind the tree as well as care instructions for that particular piece. Over the years, I have enjoyed the history behind each tree and look forward to sharing this with you.