During college, I did a lot of soul searching and in doing so happened upon woodcarving. In 2016, I graduated with a BFA in Craft and Material Studies, with a concentration in woodworking and furniture design from Virginia Commonwealth University.
After graduation, I found work at a woodworking facility that mass-produces frames, cutting boards, and custom awards. The men and women there shared invaluable techniques drawn from years of experience—lessons I could never have learned in a classroom. While I gained a great deal from that environment, I also came to understand that it was not where I envisioned my future. In a mass-production setting, quantity is often prioritized, often at the expense of quality.
I want to take time with each piece I create, to focus on intentional details, and to place quality above all else. Because of this, I made the decision to take myself seriously as a maker and to embark on my own journey with Oistad Studio. While I continue to work full time, I dedicate my remaining time to creating handcrafted pieces for my family, my friends, and those who commission my work.
Hi, my name is Sean
When our senses connect with a bespoke object, something special happens—the tick-tock of an old clock, the smell of a fresh coat of linseed oil on a coffee table, even the dent in a cabinet from catching a doorframe during your last move.
It is critical to me that the pieces I create hold meaning for others. For that reason, I pour my knowledge, experience, and passion into every object I make.
I strive to bring something lasting and personal into others’ lives.