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
Say “hello” to curvy edges and goodbye to 90 degree corners in this edgy furniture…
Sat, Sep 13th, 2025 – Sun, Sep 14th, 2025
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Fine Furniture: Windsor Comb Back Armchair or Rocking Chair
Craft a family heirloom in this unique course designed for all woodworking skill levels. …
Tue, Sep 9th, 2025 – Fri, Sep 12th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Past Courses Offered by David Abeel
Fine Furniture: Natural-Edged Windsor Coffee Table
Fine Furniture: Windsor Comb Back Mini Settee
Fine Furniture: Windsor Comb Back Rocking Chair
Fine Furniture: Windsor Comb-Back Armchair
Tools for Chairmaking: Make a Compass Plane or Travisher
