Peach State SAPFM is a chapter of the Society of American Period Furniture Makers(SAPFM).
Our local chapter is located in the Atlanta area. We have two major events each year featuring nationally recognized furniture makers.
Any member of SAPFM may attend any chapter meeting as a member.
Our chapter typically meets at the local Woodcraft located in Alpharetta, GA
We invite you to visit our gallery of images by our local craftsman.
The Society of American Period Furniture Makers, (SAPFM), is a non-profit organization who’s mission is to further the understanding and appreciation of American “Period” furniture, its history, and to teach the methods of how it was made.
Learn more about SAPFM.
SAPFM Peach State Chapter Meeting Notice
Atlanta Woodcraft Store
October 16-17
Finishing and Ronnie Young Remembrance
Peach State SAPFM fall 2026 program is October 16-17 at Woodcraft in Norcross. Below are more details of the program and information.
On Friday night we have a remembrance for Ronnie Young. You may attend this without going to the main program. Details below.
Weekend Program Information Summary
Program Summary:
Nick Cook local turner will present “turning for furniture makers”
Marion Smith SAPFM member and 2024 cartouche recipient will present “finishing with shellac”
John Ogilvie SAPFM member will present “furniture finishing and repairs”
Please note, John has written an excellent “Wood Finishers Guide” that will be available for attendees as a reference for his presentation to download click here to view it.
from the Peach State SAPFM website prior to the program.
Location: Woodcraft – Alpharetta, GA
8560 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Suite 115
Alpharetta, GA. 30022
770-587-3372
Date/Time:
Friday October 16, 9am – 5pm
Saturday October 17, 9am – 5pm
Lunch Friday on your own
Lunch Saturday will be pizza to allow time for show and tell. If you have dietary restrictions please make your own arrangements
Ronnie Young Remembrance
Friday night, October 16, we will have an evening of remembrance for Ronnie Young.
It will be held in conjunction of the fall event on finishing. All are invited to attend whether you are attending the finishing weekend event or not.
The event will start around 6pm and conclude around 9pm. The event will be catered with Williamson Brothers BBQ.
Bob Bake was able to get a copy of some out takes of the video lecture Ronnie did for the Highland Woodworker. We will show this during the evening.
There will be a photo scroll of Ronnie’s works and pictures of him while dinner is served.
After dinner, Bob Baker will lead us off with a short remembrance of his time with Ronnie.
After that we will invite anyone who wishes to share a 2-3 minute story of their own. Time will be limited.
Please note the Remembrance event will not be held at Woodcraft but at the address below.
Eastminster Presbyterian Church
3125 Sewell Mill Road, Marietta, GA 30062
Cost and Payment Information:
Cost for the Friday and Saturday program is $100 per person.
Cost for Friday’s dinner and presentation is $20 per person. We need to order the food, so please try to get your money in early. You must sign up for the dinner by Wednesday, October 14
One check for the total amount will be fine but please indicate number of persons for program and Friday dinner.
At your earliest convenience, please send a check to Brent Richardson to the below address. No sign up for the Friday night event at the door.
Brent Richardson
4512 Stalwart Dr. NE
Roswell, GA. 30075