2027 INSTRUCTOR

David Smith

David Smith, president of Fresh Air Finishers, has finished wood professionally for 30 years. His specialties include on-site executive office touch-ups and refinishing, historic interior woodwork restoration, and custom finishes for artists, designers, architects, and fixture manufacturers. David has traveled nationwide to resolve complex wood-finishing problems and has taught color theory, spot repair, distressed finishes, water-based coatings, and other techniques to industry professionals. He has served as a visiting instructor for the National Institute of Wood Finishing, the Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers, and the International Woodworking Fair.

Workshops with David Smith

June 14-18, 2027

Decorative Finishing Techniques with Shellac & Waterborne Coatings

October 25-29, 2027

Hands-On Finishing

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