Dana Robes Out of Business :-(

[joseph j shields]

Those of you who like Shaker furniture may be familiar with Dana Robes. He built beautiful Shaker furniture (example below) in a really cool environment. His shop was located in Enfield, NH on the shores of Lake Mascoma -- what was once a large thriving Shaker community.

I attended a 3 day class at his shop several years ago and learned a lot!

Any how, I'm getting ready to build my annual auction items (1 for my church & 1 son's high school) I usually checkout Dana Robes website for inspiration and ideas. I was sadden to learn that he closed-up shop late last year.:(:(:(

So for you Shaker fans.... Any good website for Shaker ideas, plans, inspiration...

Thanks!

-jj




http://www.sawmillcreek.org/1101_csDoc_Harvard-Hutch.jpg

[Edward P. Surowiec]

jj
I'm relatively new the Creek and have developed an appreciation for Shaker design. Any guidance or site recommendation were I might learn more about their design would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Ed

[Glenn Clabo]

Here's a few of the places that give me ideas...
http://www.modernshakerfurniture.com/
http://www.shaker.net/
http://www.shakerworkshops.com/catalog/index/shaker-furniture/
http://www.amishoutletstore.com/
http://www.shakershoppe.com/
http://www.wilsonwoodwork.com/

[joseph j shields]

Glen

Awesome!!! Thanks for all the links!!!!

Some really good stuff.


Thanks again!


-jj

ps I has lucky enough to have purchased the shop drawing for all of Dana Robes Shaker collection when I attended their workshop several years ago...

[joseph j shields]

jj
I'm relatively new the Creek and have developed an appreciation for Shaker design. Any guidance or site recommendation were I might learn more about their design would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Ed


Ed,

Checkout the links from Glen... some really good stuff!!

Also, here is a really good book... I have it & like it a lot! (talks about the history of the Shakers and has lots of photos of their furniture)
http://www.amazon.com/Shaker-Style-Building-Furniture-Tradition/dp/1561583960/ref=pd_sim_b_title_3


-jj

[Martin Shupe]

jj,

Sorry to hear about Dana Robes.

Here is another one...

www.chbecksvoort.com

Also, Kelly Mehler has a school in Berea, and he prefers Shaker style as well, although I know he has built other styles on commission.

www.kellymehler.com

Kelly's school fills fast, and last year Chris Becksvoort taught there. He should be back summer of 2009.

[joseph j shields]

Thanks Martin....

That Mr. Becksvoort makes some really nice (and expensive :rolleyes:) furniture!!!



-jj

[Martin Shupe]

Thanks Martin....

That Mr. Becksvoort makes some really nice (and expensive :rolleyes:) furniture!!!



-jj


Well, I like it too, very much, but that doesn't mean I can afford it!:D:o