David Strout

About Me

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Hello! My name is David Strout and I love to make things out of wood. I am a passionate maker, and have always enjoyed the creativity, utility, and beauty that wood provides. There is something incredibly tactile and satisfying about woodwork, whether it is a bowl, a music stick, or a cribbage board. In all of my work, I try to let the wood showcase its own natural elegance - highlighting the grain and allowing the organic shape of the material to guide my crafting of it.

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My fascination with this craft began in 2011 when I took an interest in turning wooden pens. Soon, I became more drawn to my father's wood shop as I learned of the endless possibilities that the space offered. I spent a good portion of my free time watching videos of other woodworkers, gaining new knowledge and building a reservoir of project ideas. Much of my skill is self-taught, and I am always finding new ways to grow as a craftsman.

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I am a recent graduate of Brown University (class of '18) where I studied environmental engineering. While being at college meant being away from my father's shop, it didn't come without its advantages. I became heavily involved with the Brown Design Workshop, a student-run makerspace that allowed me to explore all manner of materials and techniques such as 3D printing and laser cutting. 

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I'm not sure what my next step is, or where my path will take me. All I know is that if I'm making, I'm happy.