Stephanie Abbajay
Stephanie Abbajay is the managing partner and co-owner of David Stine Furniture. In addition to managing David Stine Furniture, she is the co-author of “A Bar in Toledo: The Untold Story of a Mafia Frontman and a Grammy-winning Song” and the author of the forthcoming memoir, “My Life Behind Bars.”
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Stephanie's Upcoming Workshops
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Level III
Students have some formal training in 3-D design, experience with a variety of materials and fabrication processes, and know how to use machine and hand tools competently and safely. Students have a portfolio of their artwork.
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Level IV
Students have advanced skill and knowledge of furniture design. Students are highly motivated and have multiple portfolios of their artwork.
Sep 8 - 19, 2025
9AM-5PM
The Business of Live Edge Slab Furniture: Design and Construction
David Stine, Stephanie Abbajay
Tuition $1,370
Code W1514-25
Delve into the techniques and business of slab-based furniture construction in this two-week intensive. We focus on advanced live edge techniques, such as harvesting, milling, and drying slab lumber, dealing with bark and live edges, using bowties and other types of keys, and crack stabilization. Students learn how to fill knots and voids and how to deal with wood movement. We demonstrate advanced topics such as bleaching to remove iron stains, finishing options, and strategies for selecting different woods in different climates for different purposes. Students learn some practical approaches to "design as you go,” and how to let the materials dictate the design. The workshop includes discussions by Stephanie Stine that give insight into running a furniture business. Participants make a piece of furniture and leave with an understanding of ergonomics and a fresh approach to design goals.