Solomon Brook Farm
Contact us at:
404 Farmington Road
Barss Corner, NS
B0R 1A0

[email protected]
902 298 8026
  • Welcome
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    • The Wood Working Shop
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  • Courses and Workshops
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  • Basic Carpentry Workshops
    • Basic Carpentry Workshops
    • Accommodation during workshops
    • 2 Day Introduction to Tools >
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    • 4 Day/2 Weekend Small Woodworking Projects >
      • Registration
    • 5 Day Basics of Joinery for Fine Furniture >
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    • 4 Day Basic Carpentry >
      • Registration
    • 6 Day Framing Workshop >
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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


All are Welcome
No Previous Experience Necessary

Lloyd has been a carpenter and fine woodworker for over 30 years.
​He wants to make his knowledge and experience available to you.


A great opportunity to learn new skills!

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. 

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This course will:
  • introduce you to basic and essential carpenter's tools.​
  • help you feel comfortable around power tools and give you the confidence to use them safely.
  • teach basic skills and give you the chance to practice them.
  • ​show you how to accomplish different tasks from accurate cutting to simple joinery for projects around the home.
  • empower you to get started making things.

2 Day Workshop -  $200
(tools and materials provided)


Early bird discount $180
​(if registered two weeks before start of workshop)

25% non - refundable deposit required to secure your spot​​​
Full payment is due 2 weeks prior to the start of the workshop 


class size limited to 6 students
so register early


Register Now
Keep Scrolling for Dates, Times and a Course Outline
Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations made up to 14 days before the beginning of workshop will receive a full refund minus the non-refundable deposit 
  • Cancellations made within 14 days of the start of the workshop will receive a %50 refund 
  • There are no refunds for cancellations made after the start of the workshop. Depending on circumstances - a credit may be offered for future courses. This will be assessed on an individual basis. ​
 2 Upcoming Spring Workshops

(class size is set at 6 students. Once a workshop is full
you will be put on a waiting list)


​Saturday April 12th 
Sunday April 13th 
This workshop is now full

Saturday April 26th
Sunday April 27th 
6 spots left for this workshop 
Course days run from 
10 am - 5 pm
1 hour lunch break 
(bring your own lunch)
Lloyd is offering this workshop on a semi regular basis,
so if you can't make these dates, 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

Course Outline

The use of both hand tools and power tools
will be taught in the context of
​students making a simple small project.

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 results will also be demonstrated.
Register Now

What Previous Participants Are Saying 

Exactly what I was hoping for!
Thanks again for the course. It was exactly what I was hoping it would (wood) be. Please put my name on that framing course. I look forward to attacking a bigger project.
See you in Spring!    G.W.

Inspiring!
I'm inspired to do some projects. Bought myself a driver/drill yesterday. Ooh la la  J.D.

Terrific Experience!

I truly cannot thank you enough for the terrific experience this past weekend. You are an amazing teacher...!
An added bonus was your delightful fellow students.    N.D.


Educational
Thank you for holding the ..course. I found it informative and fun and looking forward to taking some other classes with you.  J.N.

Exciting!
I want All of these (courses)! I look forward to learning more from you! B.S.


Photos from Previous Workshops

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