Studio Location (effective January 1, 2026):
3 High Street, Suite C
Sanbornville, NH 03872

Email Dan to inquire about workshops, commissions, or events.
Click here to view policies.
Please see FAQ section below for other helpful information.
Select workshop models are available for purchase at Dan's studio - Inquiries are welcome!

Dan’s studio (effective January 1, 2026) is a large, bright, ground-level unit (accessible from a few steps or a ramp adjacent to the parking lot) located in the historic
Garvin Mercantile Building in Sanbornville, NH.
The space has hardwood floors, lots of natural light, a private restroom, a sharpening station with sink, and individual student workbenches. Sanbornville, one of the six “villages of Wakefield, NH”, is a beautiful, rural town in the Lower Lakes Region on the eastern side of the state.
It’s approximately 1 ¾ hours from Boston, MA and 1 ¼ hours from Manchester, NH; about an hour from Concord, NH and Portland, ME; about 40 minutes from Portsmouth, NH and Conway, NH; about 30 minutes from downtown Dover, NH; and about 20 minutes from Rochester, NH and Wolfeboro, NH.
In addition to ample parking, there are several local dining options within a short walk or drive from the studio. For students who travel a distance, there are also many lodging options in the surrounding area(s).
Please see the FAQ section below for more information.
Prospective students must first review all policies, and then email Dan at dcfwoodcarver@gmail.com if they are interested in registering for a workshop. The email inquiry should include the title and scheduled date(s) of the requested workshop. If space is available, Dan will send a follow-up email with a registration form, payment instructions, and tool list. If space is not available, a waiting list is optional. If prospective students don't receive a response from Dan within 24 hours, they should follow up to make sure that he received their request. A registration is not confirmed until the completed/signed workshop program registration form and check payment (payable to Daniel Faia) have been received and processed.
Electronic payment methods, such as credit cards, debit cards, Venmo, and Zelle, are not accepted.
Portland International Jetport (Portland, ME)
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (Manchester, NH)
Boston-Logan International Airport (Boston, MA)
*Portland, ME is approx. 1 hour from Sanbornville, NH
*Manchester, NH is approx. 1 ¼ hours from Sanbornville, NH
*Boston, MA is approx. 1 ¾ hours from Sanbornville, NH
There is a variety of lodging options in the surrounding area(s), including but not limited to:
The Wakefield Inn (Sanbornville, NH – approx. 2 miles from Dan’s studio)
The Holiday Inn Express (Rochester, NH – approx. 20 minutes south of Sanbornville)
The Anchorage Inn (Rochester, NH – approx. 20 minutes south of Sanbornville)
The Governor’s Inn (Rochester, NH – approx. 20 minutes south of Sanbornville)
The Wolfeboro Inn (Wolfeboro, NH – approx. 20 minutes west of Sanbornville)
Lake Wentworth Inn (Wolfeboro, NH – approx. 20 minutes west of Sanbornville)
Windrifter Resort (Wolfeboro, NH – approx. 20 minutes west of Sanbornville)
The Garrison Hotel (Dover, NH – approx. 25 minutes south of Sanbornville)
The Hampton Inn (Dover, NH – approx. 25 minutes south of Sanbornville)
Comfort Inn (Dover, NH – approx. 25 minutes south of Sanbornville)
Homewood Suites (Dover, NH – approx. 25 minutes south of Sanbornville)
Microtel Inn & Suites (Dover, NH – approx. 25 minutes south of Sanbornville)
Silver Fountain Inn & Tea Parlor (Dover, NH – approx. 25 minutes south of Sanbornville)
Mount Whittier Motel (Center Ossipee, NH – approx. 25 minutes north of Sanbornville)
Econolodge Lakes Region (West Ossipee, NH – approx. 30 minutes north of Sanbornville)
There are also many Air B&Bs and campgrounds in the region.
Here are some local dining options*:
Within walking distance from Dan’s studio:
Lino’s
C&G Pizza
Lovell Lake Village Market
Tumbledown Farm to Fork
Poor People’s Pub
Wakefield House of Pizza
Within 5 miles from Dan’s studio:
Miss Wakefield Diner (Sanbornville, NH)
The Wakefield Inn & Restaurant (Sanbornville, NH)
Wonton’s (Sanbornville, NH)
Dunkin Donuts (Wakefield, NH)
Within 8 miles from Dan’s studio:
Knotty Pine Grill & Tavern (Sanbornville, NH)
Blue Bay Seafood & Steaks (East Wakefield, NH)
Country Goods & Groceries (East Wakefield, NH)
*Please note that service hours may vary.
The UPS Store
306 North Main St Unit 4
Rochester, NH 03867
Students are solely responsible for coordinating/transporting/shipping their projects upon workshop completion, and must plan accordingly in advance by contacting the shipping center directly for hours of operation, service options/fees, and specific instructions.
*Rochester, NH is approximately 20 minutes from Sanbornville, NH.
Depending on his schedule and availability, Dan may consider requests for in-person private instruction at his studio Please email Dan for more information.
No, Dan does not sell project plans at this time.
No, Dan does not offer furniture repair services at this time.