I'm Blake, and Whippoorwill Studio began in 2020 the way many maker stories do—with a desire to create something with my hands and learn something new. I'd always been handy, but I'd never truly built anything.

My first project was a set of barn doors for my home office. They're still hanging today—imperfect, but a reminder of how much can be learned by simply starting. That project sparked something, and I've been building ever since.

What began as cutting boards and smaller pieces has evolved into furniture and custom commissions. Each project pushes me to refine my craft, and I've found real joy in taking on larger, more challenging work.

Along the way, I started documenting the process—sharing the wins, the mistakes, and the lessons learned. That documentation became a community, and the community became a meaningful part of the work itself.