Hand Tools and Power Tools

An Introduction to the Carpenter's
​Tool Box for Beginners 

A 2 Day workshop

with Lloyd Klassen of
​Klassen Fine Woodworking

Next Workshop
October 12th and 13th - 2024

Lloyd has been a carpenter and fine woodworker for over 30 years. He wants to make his knowledge and experience available to you in an easy and affordable way.
A great opportunity to learn new skills in a supportive and beautiful setting with a gifted teacher!

Children know the joy of learning to do things for themselves, discovering something new and being able to say "I did that"
​Overcoming fear, feeling competent, and expressing our creativity are essential ingredients for a healthy sense of self. We feel good about ourselves!

Do you want to 
  • ​Do more around your home?
  • Build things for your personal use?
  • Make home improvements for yourself?​
  • Become more independent and self - reliant?​

Learning carpentry skills is an important first step.
Build up foundational skill and feel confident to do the things you want to do by learning how to use the hand tools and power tools that you need. 

​This course will

Introduce you to basic and essential carpenter's tools.

Confirm your feeling that you can do it if you just had someone to show you. 

Help you feel comfortable using power tools and give you the confidence to use them to do simple projects.

Give you the opportunity to practice and improve your skills while making a simple project that you can take home with you!
2 Day Workshop -  $160

Early bird discount $140
​(if registered two weeks before start of workshop)

25% non - refundable deposit required to secure your spot​​​

(class size limited to 8 students)

October 12th and 13th
10 am - 4 pm
(45 minute lunch break
bring your own lunch)

This workshop is planning to be offered on a regular basis,
so keep checking for new dates.
Click the "register now" button and let us know your interest and we will contact you when new dates and times are determined

Day 1 Hand Tools

An introduction to the safe use of a wide-variety of hand tools.

Learn the proper use of basic hand tools.



Practice using hand tools to accomplish a variety of carpentry tasks.

​Also included will be the use of fasteners and basic wood joints used to securely join materials in carpentry projects..

Day 2 Power Tools

Learn the safe operation of common portable power tools utilized in carpentry. 

Learn the safe operation of a table saw.

Practice using power tools in order
​to feel comfortable and confident in accomplishing a variety of tasks.

The creation and use of a variety of jigs for achieving consistent and accurate result will also be demonstrated.
The use of both hand tools and power tools will be taught in the context of students getting the chance to make a simple, small project.

Photos from Previous Tool Day Workshop

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