Basic Carpentry
A Beginner's Introduction to
Framing, Cabinetry
and Interior Trim
A 4 Day Workshop
with Lloyd Klassen of
Klassen Fine Woodworking
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
2025 workshops will be held
May, June, July and September this year (2025)
See below for Dates
All workshops are held on weekends
to make them as accessible as possible
for most people
As the cost of building skyrockets,
do-it-yourself is becoming more and more popular
and for many, more and more necessary!
do-it-yourself is becoming more and more popular
and for many, more and more necessary!
This is not a certification course but
it is a course that will
it is a course that will
- empower you to do projects that you want to do.
- confirm your feeling that you could do it if you just had a bit more knowledge and someone to show you how to go at it.
- make you comfortable with the terminology and the tools,
- give you the ability to know what tools you need (and don't need).
- instill the confidence and skill needed to use them.
A great opportunity to learn new skills in a
beautiful setting with a supportive and gifted teacher
beautiful setting with a supportive and gifted teacher
Many people living in rural areas have old houses
which need a lot of work! Lloyd will cover a variety of topics and skills needed for basic carpentry.
The classes are orientated towards carpentry that is practical and affordable. Each day will be a combination of knowledge and theory
with hands on practice and doing.
There are lots of YouTube videos out there for this kind of thing, yet
there is nothing like working directly with someone
who can guide you through a process until
you feel comfortable on your own.
(then the you tube videos are great!)
The course will not only cover framing houses but making and installing many of the elements inside a house such as cabinetry, shelving and trim.
Each day will be a complete unit so that you can sign up for any day, or sign up for all 4 days and get a discount. The course is designed so that each day will build on the previous unit but is not be dependent on it.
(Age limit - 16 years and up. If you are younger and
want to take the course,
please contact Lloyd to arrange an interview.)
which need a lot of work! Lloyd will cover a variety of topics and skills needed for basic carpentry.
The classes are orientated towards carpentry that is practical and affordable. Each day will be a combination of knowledge and theory
with hands on practice and doing.
There are lots of YouTube videos out there for this kind of thing, yet
there is nothing like working directly with someone
who can guide you through a process until
you feel comfortable on your own.
(then the you tube videos are great!)
The course will not only cover framing houses but making and installing many of the elements inside a house such as cabinetry, shelving and trim.
Each day will be a complete unit so that you can sign up for any day, or sign up for all 4 days and get a discount. The course is designed so that each day will build on the previous unit but is not be dependent on it.
(Age limit - 16 years and up. If you are younger and
want to take the course,
please contact Lloyd to arrange an interview.)
Per day rate $110 (includes material supply cost - provided)
4 day package $400 (includes material supply cost - provided)
Early Bird discount if registered
3 weeks before the start of workshop
Per day rate $90 (includes supplies)
4 day package $350 (includes supplies)
%25 non refundable deposit at time of registration
All classes run from 10 am - 5 pm
with a 1 hour lunch break
(Please Bring Your Own Lunch)
Keep Scrolling Down to See Course Outline Below
4 day package $400 (includes material supply cost - provided)
Early Bird discount if registered
3 weeks before the start of workshop
Per day rate $90 (includes supplies)
4 day package $350 (includes supplies)
%25 non refundable deposit at time of registration
All classes run from 10 am - 5 pm
with a 1 hour lunch break
(Please Bring Your Own Lunch)
Keep Scrolling Down to See Course Outline Below
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations made up to 14 days before the beginning of any 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 any other course that a person may wish to sign up for. This will be assessed on an individual basis)
Class size is set at 10 students
(once a workshop in a particular month is full
you will be put on a waiting list
or you can sign up for different dates)
If you are signing up for the full 4 day course, it works best if
all the days are in the same month.
However, if a particular day really does not work
it is possible to sign up for an individual day in a different month.
The courses are designed as individual units to
make them as accessible as possible.
(Please request this only if it is
absolutely necessary and not just as a matter of convenience)
as it does make scheduling more challenging from our end).
Also remember that you can sign up for
individual days at a per day rate rather than
the whole 4 day package if you are only interested in certain topics.
May Course Dates
Day 1 (hand tools and power tools) Saturday May 3rd
Day 2 (framing) Sunday May 4th
Day 3 (casework - making a box) Saturday May 10th
Day 4 (interior Trim) Sunday May 11th
3 spots left for the May workshop
June Course Dates
Day 1 (hand tools and power tools) Saturday June 21st
Day 2 (framing) Sunday June 22nd
Day 3 (casework - making a box) Saturday June 28th
Day 4 (interior trim) Sunday June 29th
8 spots left for the June Workshop
July Course Dates
Day 1 (hand tools and power tools) Saturday July 12th
Day 2 (framing) Sunday July 13th
Day 3 (casework - making a box) Saturday July 26th
Day 4 (interior trim) Sunday July 27th
10 spots left for the July Workshop
September Course Dates
Day 1 (hand tools and power tools) Saturday Sept. 13th
Day 2 (framing) Sunday Sept. 14th
Day 3 (casework - making a box) Saturday Sept. 27th
Day 4 (interior trim) Sunday Sept. 28th
10 spots left for the September Workshop
In order for students to get the most out of this course,
the maximum class size will be 10 people per day.
Sign up early to secure your spot and get
the early bird discount!
People will be signed up in the order in which requests have been received.
To register click the sign up button below.
This will take you to our contact page.
Please indicate the month you would like to sign up for,
which dates if signing up for single days
or if you want to sign up for the whole 4 day package.
(once a workshop in a particular month is full
you will be put on a waiting list
or you can sign up for different dates)
If you are signing up for the full 4 day course, it works best if
all the days are in the same month.
However, if a particular day really does not work
it is possible to sign up for an individual day in a different month.
The courses are designed as individual units to
make them as accessible as possible.
(Please request this only if it is
absolutely necessary and not just as a matter of convenience)
as it does make scheduling more challenging from our end).
Also remember that you can sign up for
individual days at a per day rate rather than
the whole 4 day package if you are only interested in certain topics.
May Course Dates
Day 1 (hand tools and power tools) Saturday May 3rd
Day 2 (framing) Sunday May 4th
Day 3 (casework - making a box) Saturday May 10th
Day 4 (interior Trim) Sunday May 11th
3 spots left for the May workshop
June Course Dates
Day 1 (hand tools and power tools) Saturday June 21st
Day 2 (framing) Sunday June 22nd
Day 3 (casework - making a box) Saturday June 28th
Day 4 (interior trim) Sunday June 29th
8 spots left for the June Workshop
July Course Dates
Day 1 (hand tools and power tools) Saturday July 12th
Day 2 (framing) Sunday July 13th
Day 3 (casework - making a box) Saturday July 26th
Day 4 (interior trim) Sunday July 27th
10 spots left for the July Workshop
September Course Dates
Day 1 (hand tools and power tools) Saturday Sept. 13th
Day 2 (framing) Sunday Sept. 14th
Day 3 (casework - making a box) Saturday Sept. 27th
Day 4 (interior trim) Sunday Sept. 28th
10 spots left for the September Workshop
In order for students to get the most out of this course,
the maximum class size will be 10 people per day.
Sign up early to secure your spot and get
the early bird discount!
People will be signed up in the order in which requests have been received.
To register click the sign up button below.
This will take you to our contact page.
Please indicate the month you would like to sign up for,
which dates if signing up for single days
or if you want to sign up for the whole 4 day package.
Course Outline
A printed version of a detailed course outline with all course materials, diagrams, illustrations and topics covered in this workshop will
be available for each student
during the workshop.
It will also be available for purchase at the
end of the workshop so that students can
take it home with them after the workshop.
If you purchase it at the beginning of the workshop
you can feel free to make notes in it!
(It will be sold at cost - price still to be determined)
be available for each student
during the workshop.
It will also be available for purchase at the
end of the workshop so that students can
take it home with them after the workshop.
If you purchase it at the beginning of the workshop
you can feel free to make notes in it!
(It will be sold at cost - price still to be determined)
Day 1
Hand Tools
An introduction to the safe use of a wide variety of hand tools. Also included will be the use of fasteners and basic wood joints used to securely join materials in carpentry projects.
Power Tools
Teach the safe operation of common portable power tools utilized in the carpentry trade.
Day 2
Framing
Become familiar with procedures for laying out and assembling floor and wall systems including loadbearing and nonloadbearing walls.
Roof Framing
Shed and Gable roofs
Learn roof terminology and basic principles of roof geometry and construction. Gain the theory for constructing shed and gable roofs.
Day 3
Casework (making a box!)
This class will teach various types of casework for both framed and frame-less cabinetwork. Design, material selection and installation of casework projects are covered.
Day 4
Interior Trim
How to install residential interior doors, interior window casings, baseboards and other trim components.
Testimonials from previous workshop participants
I got so much out of our time with you. Your teaching space is perfect. I have always loved the idea of working with tools and building things. I have tried a few things here and there, but did not have the confidence to do too much. It felt daunting to start. I didn’t know if I had the right tools. After four days with you, I have three projects on the go. We are already making plans for next Spring to get a shed and a bunkie built.
Your way of explaining things is so easy to absorb and apply. The time flew by.
Thank you for generously sharing your knowledge and passion for carpentry and woodworking. I had so much fun and learned a tonne! A.S.
I'd like express how grateful I am for the judgement-free instruction, comprehensive feedback and philosophical linkages you've framed your classes around and the atmosphere that you created and that people experienced while taking your classes - of learning inclusively and vulnerably. It is exactly the type of course - and likely resulting community - I was hoping would come from your facebook post last winter. G.B.
I got so much out of our time with you. Your teaching space is perfect. I have always loved the idea of working with tools and building things. I have tried a few things here and there, but did not have the confidence to do too much. It felt daunting to start. I didn’t know if I had the right tools. After four days with you, I have three projects on the go. We are already making plans for next Spring to get a shed and a bunkie built.
Your way of explaining things is so easy to absorb and apply. The time flew by.
Thank you for generously sharing your knowledge and passion for carpentry and woodworking. I had so much fun and learned a tonne! A.S.
I'd like express how grateful I am for the judgement-free instruction, comprehensive feedback and philosophical linkages you've framed your classes around and the atmosphere that you created and that people experienced while taking your classes - of learning inclusively and vulnerably. It is exactly the type of course - and likely resulting community - I was hoping would come from your facebook post last winter. G.B.
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