When you want to build something with your bare hands, chances are you turn to Instagram for inspiration. If you’re looking to craft something from wood, you have loads of experts to choose from. Whether you’re looking for inspiration for your next project or you need a few woodworking tips, a visit to Instagram is a good place to start. Explore the feeds of any of these expert carpenters, or find more woodworking whizzes with our list of the top Instagram carpenters.
Instagram carpenters to follow
Bruno Pinheiro — Cupertino’s Carpentry
Bruno is a true professional in the carpentry industry, providing services in the Boston and Cape Cod areas. He creates custom living spaces for families to enjoy, just take this beautifully crafted fireplace decor and built-in doghouse. Active in the online community, Bruno shares his tips and tricks with followers and inspires others to explore their own creative talents.
Nicole Pankopp — Simply Aligned Home
With over 280K Instagram followers, be prepared to be impressed with Nicole’s creativity and building skills. From custom built-ins to transform her formal dining room into a home office to a stunning laundry room remodel, her ability to take a project from idea to completion is inspiring.
Marlon — Carpentry By Mar
Based in Chicago, Mar shares carpentry tutorials and tips with his 684K Instagram fans. On Instagram Reels, he instructs on stair building, bathroom hardware backing and scribing. His comment section is full of testimonials praising his easy-to-follow lessons. Mar also occasionally shares the finished product of some of his builds, like these white oak doors.
Zachary Matchett-Smith — Zac Builds
A self-proclaimed “lover of all things building and making,” Zac shares this love with his 81.5K Instagram followers. He is best known for his unconventional builds, such as these wooden speakers. Zac also leads a series where he rebuilds video game consoles, like this custom Xbox.
Paul Katz
Germany-based Paul is a master at woodworking, and his 140K Instagram fans agree. He shares his projects on Reels, like this intricate chair design and this TV board. More detailed versions of Paul’s builds can be found on his Instagram Stories or YouTube channel.
Paul Lemiski — Canadian Woodworks
When you peruse Paul’s Instagram, you’ll find the process is just as important as the end product when it comes to crafting tables, headboards, rockers and other wood products. His feed includes lots of pics of his shop, tools, lumber and fellow woodworkers as well as the final result — handmade furniture almost too beautiful to believe. You can also find plenty of how-to videos as well as access to Paul’s online store.
Ariele Alasko
One look at Ariele’s Instagram and it’s easy to see that she has a BFA in sculpture from New York’s Pratt Institute of Brooklyn. Peruse her pics and you’ll find stunning, hand-molded art installations and mobiles as well as a selection of carved-wood household products. Much of her ‘raw’ material is recovered from the walls of dilapidated Brooklyn buildings and repurposed into works of art, some of which she sells from her online store.
Marc Spagnuolo — Wood Whisperer
Marc shares product recommendations, woodworking tips, family photos and a few funny dog pics with his nearly 300K Instagram followers. There’s a reason why he goes by the name Wood Whisperer. Marc shares his knowledge and expertise through vlogs and his podcast, Wood Talk, and he contributes valuable articles to his readers and a variety of industry magazines.
Mike Pekovich — Pekovich Woodworks
If you’re looking for a true woodworking purist, you can’t go wrong with Mike. He creates lovely furniture mainly by using hand tools. In crafting his pieces, he aims to connect with the wood and forge a bond with potential buyers at the same time. For flawless craftsmanship and detail, check out photos of Mike’s Japanese kumiko boxes and cabinets. Visit his website to see more of Mike’s work.
Anne Briggs — Anne of All Trades
“Anne of all Trades” certainly fits Anne who is a former tech worker-turned carpenter, farmer and writer. While Anne does share plenty of woodworking content with her 307K Instagram followers, you’ll also spot her interacting with animals and enjoying time with her husband. Visit Anne’s website and you’ll find informative blog articles covering all kinds of topics from building a raspberry trellis to the best Christmas gift ideas for your favorite tinkerer.
Matt Cremona
Matt describes his process of harvesting raw material for woodworking as urban logging to his 192K Instagram fans. To create gorgeous sideboards, tables, porch swings, charcuterie boards and more, Matt uses salvaged trees from the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Visit Matt’s website to discover blog articles on all kinds of topics from stories about equipment and sawing to handy carpentry tips.
Aleksandra Zee
Look at Aleksandra’s Instagram and you’ll see the powerful influence that the desert has on her work. Not only do her photographs reflect the hues of a desert landscape, but so do her signature wall hangings, tabletops and headboards. Aleksandra’s degree in fine arts qualifies her to teach workshops in her studio and she has also written a book about her experience with woodworking. Visit her website to explore her portfolio, find a calendar of her upcoming shows, look at her available pieces for sale and/or buy a copy of her book.
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