Instructors
David Abeel
Traverse City, MI
David teaches the art and science of Windsor chair making at folk schools, art centers, woodworking guilds, and community colleges across the Eastern United States. He has been making Windsor furniture for 25 years with a current goal of teaching and making this very traditional American craft accessible to wood enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. Updates on upcoming classes and current projects can be found on Facebook: David Nelson Abeel
Current Courses Offered by David Abeel
Fine Furniture: Natural-Edged Windsor Bench
Instructors:
David Abeel
Say “hello” to curvy edges and goodbye to 90 degree corners in this edgy furniture…
Sat, Sep 7th, 2024 – Sun, Sep 8th, 2024
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
David Abeel
Fine Furniture: Natural-Edged Windsor Coffee Table
Instructors:
David Abeel
Coffee anyone? Build a one-of-a-kind coffee table by adding an under shelf for extra books and…
Sun, Jun 9th, 2024 – Mon, Jun 10th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
David Abeel
Fine Furniture: Windsor Comb Back Armchair or Rocking Chair
Instructors:
David Abeel
Even newbies in the world of woodworking can craft a family heirloom in this unique course. Students…
Wed, Sep 4th, 2024 – Fri, Sep 6th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
David Abeel
Fine Furniture: Windsor Comb Back Mini Settee
Instructors:
David Abeel
In order for a piece of furniture to become a treasured family heirloom, someone has to build it.…
Thu, Jun 6th, 2024 – Sat, Jun 8th, 2024
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
David Abeel
Past Courses Offered by David Abeel
Fine Furniture: Windsor Comb Back Rocking Chair
Fine Furniture: Windsor Comb-Back Armchair
Tools for Chairmaking: Make a Compass Plane or Travisher
