Welcome to the References Page of the Georgia Chapter of SAPFM

This site is not directly associated with the SAPFM.ORG site, nor SAPFM (Society of American Period Furniture Makers), but is a collection of information shared by members of the Georgia Chapter

Links to Sites of interest

Society of American Period Furniture Makers - dedicated to study and reproduction of 17th and 18th century furniture

Instructional Sites:

Period Furniture Construction and Techniques. Al Breed is one of the few exceptional instructors who is also an accomplished professional period furniture maker. Making period pieces that are duplicates of family heirlooms in museums around the U.S. and operating an excellent training facility in New England – Allan Breed

Period Furniture Construction and Techniques. Jeff Headley comes from a long line of period furniture makers. He and his brother, Mack, are known as excellent teachers and makers. Jeff is an excellent instructor who is very generous with his time and sharing of his talents. His school is Woodworking Workshops of the Shenandoah Valley - WWOTSV

Nick Cook Wood Turner - nationally known wood turning

Classical Wood Carving - Ian Agrell is British wood carver

International Wood Collectors - society dedicated to the study of wood, sharing of samples and exchange of wood

Decorative Furniture Veneering - Paul Schurch teaches decorative veneering and sells high end veneered furniture

Suppliers:

Veneer and rare woods – Carlton’s Rare Woods

Shellac Supplies - www.shellac.net

Museums:

Colonial Williamsburg - Home of SAPFM annual meetings and woodworking symposiums

DeWitt Wallace Gallery

Winterthur Furniture - the Grand Master of period furniture

New Hampshire Furniture Makers