Dan Faia

Dan Faia has been a professional woodcarver, furnituremaker, chairmaker, and educator since 1994. He currently operates a woodworking studio and small group workshop program in Rollinsford, New Hampshire. Dan has also taught extensively at various schools throughout New England, including the Furniture Institute of Massachusetts. When he isn’t teaching or working on custom commissions or period reproductions, Dan is usually busy in his shop pursuing his passion for traditional woodcarving. He also enjoys sharing information and writing, and has published numerous articles in Fine Woodworking and other digital and print periodicals. In addition, Dan produced a video workshop series with Fine Woodworking on Measuring and Reproducing a Queen Anne Side Chair.

Dan has participated in demonstrations, presentations, and exhibits for organizations such as Colonial Williamsburg, Concord Museum, Fruitlands Museum, Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers (GNHW), Museum of Fine Arts-Boston, Old State House-Boston, Old Sturbridge Village, Society of American Period Furniture Makers (SAPFM), The Furniture Society, and The Old Manse. His work is displayed in both private and public collections. In recognition of his dedication to the art and legacy of period furniture, Dan was named the 2023 recipient of the Cartouche Award by SAPFM. He is an active member of GNHW, SAPFM, and the New Hampshire Furniture Masters.

To learn more about Dan, view a gallery of his work, inquire about commissions, or browse his current workshop schedule, please visit danielfaia.com or follow him on Instagram @danfaiawoodcarver.