Jeff Headley

About this instructor

Jeff Headley, a fourth-generation cabinetmaker, is continuing the family business, Mack S. Headley and Sons (not to be confused with Mack Headley Jr., retired from Colonial Williamsburg), of reproducing pieces of American furniture built before the 1820’s. The Headley’s shop is located outside of Berryville, Virginia, in the historic Shenandoah Valley, 60 miles west of Washington, D.C. Jeff has written for Fine Woodworking, American Period Furniture, demonstrated on the Woodwright’s Shop with Roy Underhill, and lectured to many organizations and museums, including Colonial Williamsburg, Mount Vernon, and The Society of American Period Furniture Makers. Jeff was hired as an instructor by the government and worked for many divisions of the military and The Park Service as well as The White House. Jeff has also worked for many museums, such as Mount Vernon, The Carlyle House, Mosby Tavern, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, The White House for over 40 years, The Park Service and done work for many heads of state and other dignitaries. He was featured in The Difference Makers, published by The Lost Art Press. Jeff lives with his wife, Susan, in Clarke County, Virginia between Winchester and Berryville, with their three dogs and two cats. Jeff also raises a small herd of Angus cows on the family farm.   

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Make a Federal Inlaid Eagle Document Box

with Jeff Headley & Steve Hamilton April 12-13, 2025

George Washington's Tea Table

with a Secret Compartment with Jeff Headley & Steve Hamilton April 14-18, 2025

Secrets of Making Doors & Drawers

with Jeff Headley & Steve Hamilton October 4-5, 2025

Make a Pair of Miniature Chests

with Jeff Headley & Steve Hamilton October 6-10, 2025

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