It all began in 2015, when Andy retired and discovered that retirement was the perfect opportunity to pursue woodworking. Before long, he was collecting tools, buying lumber, and turning beautiful pieces of wood into something useful.
His first projects were end-grain cutting boards, followed by tables, bookcases, and other woodworking creations.
Then we discovered REclaimED Makerspace in Poultney, Vermont, a wonderful place with just about every woodworking tool imaginable! With access to all that equipment, our woodworking adventures really took off.
We began selling our cutting boards at the Vermont Farmers Market, and after a couple of years, I decided to try something new: laser engraving.
I started small, creating keychains and wooden pendants. As I became more comfortable working with the Glowforge laser, I began experimenting with more intricate engravings and custom designs.
Today, our creations include traditional woodworking alongside laser engraving on wood, slate, tile, glass, and leather. One of my favorite things is transforming a customer’s treasured photograph into a personalized keepsake. Family portraits, beloved pets, horses, favorite vehicles, and special memories can all become something meaningful to display or give as a gift.
More than seven years later, we’re still creating, experimenting, learning, and finding new ways to turn our ideas—and yours—into something special.
Vendor Biography
Our Story — Riverside Woodsmiths & Laser Crafts
It all began in 2015, when Andy retired and discovered that retirement was the perfect opportunity to pursue woodworking. Before long, he was collecting tools, buying lumber, and turning beautiful pieces of wood into something useful.
His first projects were end-grain cutting boards, followed by tables, bookcases, and other woodworking creations.
Then we discovered REclaimED Makerspace in Poultney, Vermont, a wonderful place with just about every woodworking tool imaginable! With access to all that equipment, our woodworking adventures really took off.
We began selling our cutting boards at the Vermont Farmers Market, and after a couple of years, I decided to try something new: laser engraving.
I started small, creating keychains and wooden pendants. As I became more comfortable working with the Glowforge laser, I began experimenting with more intricate engravings and custom designs.
Today, our creations include traditional woodworking alongside laser engraving on wood, slate, tile, glass, and leather. One of my favorite things is transforming a customer’s treasured photograph into a personalized keepsake. Family portraits, beloved pets, horses, favorite vehicles, and special memories can all become something meaningful to display or give as a gift.
More than seven years later, we’re still creating, experimenting, learning, and finding new ways to turn our ideas—and yours—into something special.
Welcome to Riverside Woodsmiths & Laser Crafts. We’re glad you’re here!