Basic Carpentry for Beginners - 3 Day

Carpentry

Beginner's Introduction to
Basic Carpentry

A 3 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

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

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

Many people living in rural areas have 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!)

Workshop Price

3 Day Workshop
(all materials supplied)
$375

Early bird discount
$325
(if registered 3 weeks before start of workshop)

Students who have taken a previous workshop with Lloyd
get a %20 discount

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

In order for students to get the most out of this workshop
the class size is limited to 6 students,
so book now to reserve your spot!

Only 2 spots left for the Spring workshop

Once full you will be put on a waiting list

Coming From Farther Away?

Stay right here at beautiful
Solomon Brook Farm
where the workshops take place.

Find out about
other accommodation options
in the area

Accommodation

Keep Scrolling for Dates, Times and Course Outline

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)

Workshop Dates and Times

Spring 2026 Course Dates

Saturday May 2nd 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday May 9th 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday May 16th 10 am - 4 pm

Fall 2026 Course Dates

Saturday Sept. 12th 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday Sept. 19th 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday Sept. 26th 10 am - 4 pm

There will be a 1 hour lunch break everyday.

There are a number of places to get food for lunch within a
10 minute drive from the farm.

You can also bring your own lunch and enjoy it at the farm.
Click the link below to see a slide show of the
beautiful falls here at the farm

Lanzt Falls at Solomon Brook Farm

Maximum class size is set at 6 people

Only 2 spots left for the Spring workshop

Once full you will be put on a waiting list

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 "register now" button below.

Please indicate the month you are signing up for

Course Outline

A printed version of 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.
(sold at cost for $8.00)

If you purchase it at the beginning of the workshop
you can feel free to make notes in it!

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.

Knowledge and familiarity with the tools of the trade will be taught in the context of students building a simple structure.

Day 1 & 2

Framing

Become familiar with procedures for laying out and assembling floor and wall systems,, including rough openings for doors and windows as well as understanding loadbearing and nonloadbearing walls.

Day 3

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.

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.