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: sstrouse@hotmail.com
Cell: 814-880-9499
Fall 2026 Update
It was a great 2026 Arts Fest and Grange Fair.
This year at Arts Fest, you may have noticed my grandson, Max (10) helping. He came to spend the week prior with us and was such a great helper getting things prepped and he learned how to help with sales this year. He really took pride in this and I look forward to including him in shows in the future. You can continue to find Elm pieces at The Gallery Shop in Lemont.
At the fair this year I highlighted a Ferris wheel ornament in honor of Garbrick’s Amusements, as this was the first year without their amusements. I also introduced some new kitchen items such as a sour dough tools and a cookbook stand. I look forward to spending the fall and winter coming up with new ideas for next year and getting some quality time with my wife, kids and grandkids.
“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.