Basic Carpentry
A Beginner's Introduction to
Framing, Cabinetry
and Interior Trim
4 Day Workshops
with Lloyd Klassen of
Klassen Fine Woodworking
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.
He wants to make his knowledge and experience available to you
in an easy and affordable way.
2025 workshops will be held
May, June, July and September
Dates and Times for each workshop
to be confirmed
Not to be missed!
A great opportunity to learn new skills in a supportive
and beautiful setting with a gifted teacher!
Scroll down for Course Schedule and Dates
As the cost of building skyrockets, 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
All are Welcome
No Previous Experience Necessary
age limit - 16 years and up.
If you are younger and keen to take the course,
please contact us to arrange an interview with Lloyd.
Each day will be a combination of practical 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 an apprenticeship - 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!)
Lloyd will cover a variety of topics and skills needed for basic carpentry. Classes will be held twice a month on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am - 4 pm. The classes are orientated towards carpentry that is affordable and practical. You will gain a basic understanding of how modern houses are built. The course will not only cover building houses but making and installing many of the elements inside a house such as interior doors, cabinetry, shelving and trim. Many people living in rural areas have inherited or bought an old farm house which needs work. The course therefore will introduce you to how things used to be built "back in the day" This is useful knowledge for working on these old houses because when the old meets the new it creates situations that often require some creative thinking and problem solving. (and patience!)
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 will be designed so that each day will build on the previous unit but not be dependent on it.
This is not a certification course but
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.
All are Welcome
No Previous Experience Necessary
age limit - 16 years and up.
If you are younger and keen to take the course,
please contact us to arrange an interview with Lloyd.
Each day will be a combination of practical 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 an apprenticeship - 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!)
Lloyd will cover a variety of topics and skills needed for basic carpentry. Classes will be held twice a month on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am - 4 pm. The classes are orientated towards carpentry that is affordable and practical. You will gain a basic understanding of how modern houses are built. The course will not only cover building houses but making and installing many of the elements inside a house such as interior doors, cabinetry, shelving and trim. Many people living in rural areas have inherited or bought an old farm house which needs work. The course therefore will introduce you to how things used to be built "back in the day" This is useful knowledge for working on these old houses because when the old meets the new it creates situations that often require some creative thinking and problem solving. (and patience!)
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 will be designed so that each day will build on the previous unit but not be dependent on it.
Per day rate $110 (includes material supply cost - provided)
4 day package $400 (includes material supply cost - provided)
Early Bird discount if registered before April 1st, 2025
Per day rate $90 (includes supplies)
4 day package $350 (includes supplies)
%25 non refundable deposit at time of registration
(we take e-transfers)
(scroll further down for outline of each days topics)
All classes run from 10 am - 4 pm
with a 45 minute lunch break
Please Bring Your Own Lunch
May Course Dates
Day 1 (hand tools and power tools) Saturday
Day 2 (framing) Sunday
Day 3 (casework - making a box) Saturday
Day 4 (interior Trim) Sunday
June Course Dates
Day 1 (hand tools and power tools) Saturday
Day 2 (framing) Sunday
Day 3 (casework - making a box) Saturday
Day 4 (interior trim) Sunday
July Course Dates
Day 1 (hand tools and power tools) Saturday
Day 2 (framing) Sunday
Day 3 (casework - making a box) Saturday
Day 4 (interior trim) Sunday
September Course Dates
Day 1 (hand tools and power tools) Saturday
Day 2 (framing) Sunday
Day 3 (casework - making a box) Saturday
Day 4 (interior trim) Sunday
In order for students to get the most out of this course,
the maximum class size will be 12 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.
4 day package $400 (includes material supply cost - provided)
Early Bird discount if registered before April 1st, 2025
Per day rate $90 (includes supplies)
4 day package $350 (includes supplies)
%25 non refundable deposit at time of registration
(we take e-transfers)
(scroll further down for outline of each days topics)
All classes run from 10 am - 4 pm
with a 45 minute lunch break
Please Bring Your Own Lunch
May Course Dates
Day 1 (hand tools and power tools) Saturday
Day 2 (framing) Sunday
Day 3 (casework - making a box) Saturday
Day 4 (interior Trim) Sunday
June Course Dates
Day 1 (hand tools and power tools) Saturday
Day 2 (framing) Sunday
Day 3 (casework - making a box) Saturday
Day 4 (interior trim) Sunday
July Course Dates
Day 1 (hand tools and power tools) Saturday
Day 2 (framing) Sunday
Day 3 (casework - making a box) Saturday
Day 4 (interior trim) Sunday
September Course Dates
Day 1 (hand tools and power tools) Saturday
Day 2 (framing) Sunday
Day 3 (casework - making a box) Saturday
Day 4 (interior trim) Sunday
In order for students to get the most out of this course,
the maximum class size will be 12 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.
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
Layout and assemble floor and wall systems. Become familiar with procedures for both 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.
Learn more about Lloyd by visiting his website
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Samples of Lloyd's work
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