Our Story
Green Woodworks began with a simple rainbow and a thirty dollar scroll saw.
The first rainbow I ever made for my kids was in April 2020.
I made this rainbow on a $30 secondhand scroll saw. It is made of red oak that my husband planed from a piece of firewood.
My name is Brianna. Alongside my husband Derek and our two sons, I officially founded Green Woodworks in January 2021 after months of slowly growing what began as a quiet quarantine hobby. What started at our kitchen table became something much bigger. It became a commitment to building toys the way I believe they should be built.
I was fortunate to inherit a shop full of Grampa Green’s tools, along with the knowledge he passed down to Derek over the years. That legacy gave me the confidence to learn, experiment, and refine my craft. Green Woodworks carries his name not just in tribute, but in spirit.
At Green Woodworks, every piece begins as rough hardwood. I draw each design, cut every shape, sand it smooth, hand paint the details, apply the finish, and package it for its new home. I do not purchase premade or precut parts. I do not outsource finishing. Each toy moves through my hands from start to finish.
The Large Rainbow now sold in the shop.
My Littlest Helper wiping saw dust off the (unplugged) band saw.
I choose hard maple because it stands up to real childhood. It is dense, strong, and durable. These toys are washable and meant to be handled often. They can be knocked over, carried outside, stacked into towers, and brought back to the table again.
Children should be able to play with their toys.
Sustainability shapes each decision I make. The finishes I use contain no petroleum products. The packaging is fully recyclable. Whenever possible, I source materials from small businesses because I believe the way we spend money matters.
I also believe children deserve beautiful things. Not fragile objects meant to sit untouched, but thoughtfully made pieces that respect their creativity and imagination.
Access matters, too. Fifteen percent of sales are donated to charitable organizations. When you support Green Woodworks, you are not simply purchasing a toy. You are helping extend quality, sustainability, and care beyond your own home.
This work is slower. It is hands on. It is intentional.
It began with one small rainbow.
Now it is my way of building something better, one board at a time.