The Basic Carpentry Series
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.
All workshops take place at
Solomon Brook Farm
located in the New Germany area
on the Beautiful South Shore of
Nova Scotia,
Canada
Front Entrance by Lloyd Klassen
Keep scrolling down to learn about
all the different workshops being offered!
all the different workshops being offered!
Coming From Farther Away?
Find out about
Staying at the Farm
and other accommodation options
in the area
Find out about
Staying at the Farm
and other accommodation options
in the area

2 Day Tools Workshop
An introduction for beginners to the Carpenter's Tool Box:
Hand Tools and Power Tools
Do you want to do more around your home but not sure how to start?
Do you want to feel confident and comfortable using power tools?
Do you want to practice using tools in a safe environment
with an experienced carpenter and have fun doing it?
This course will:
An introduction for beginners to the Carpenter's Tool Box:
Hand Tools and Power Tools
Do you want to do more around your home but not sure how to start?
Do you want to feel confident and comfortable using power tools?
Do you want to practice using tools in a safe environment
with an experienced carpenter and have fun doing it?
This course will:
- show you how to use the tools of carpentry properly, safely and successfully
- help you feel safe and comfortable around power tools
- give you the confidence to use them!
- Most of all, give you the chance to practice using them with someone to guide you through the process.
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Small Woodworking Projects
A 3 Day Workshop
There is so much joy and fun in being able to make something yourself!
.
Here is your chance to learn some new skills
while making a small stool, box or bench that
you get to take home with you
at the end of the workshop!
A 3 Day Workshop
There is so much joy and fun in being able to make something yourself!
.
Here is your chance to learn some new skills
while making a small stool, box or bench that
you get to take home with you
at the end of the workshop!
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Basics of Joinery for Fine Furniture
A 5 Day Workshop
Explore the world of Fine Woodworking and
discover the joy of working with wood.
A 5 Day Workshop
Explore the world of Fine Woodworking and
discover the joy of working with wood.
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Basic Carpentry
A 4 Day Workshop
A Beginner's Introduction to
Framing, Cabinet Making and
Interior Trim
Are you interested in carpentry and
want to learn more so that you can do more?
Have projects around the house that you want to tackle yourself?
Tried YouTube videos but feel overwhelmed and more confused?
This workshop might just be what you are looking for!
A 4 Day Workshop
A Beginner's Introduction to
Framing, Cabinet Making and
Interior Trim
Are you interested in carpentry and
want to learn more so that you can do more?
Have projects around the house that you want to tackle yourself?
Tried YouTube videos but feel overwhelmed and more confused?
This workshop might just be what you are looking for!
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Framing
A 6 Day Workshop
Need an office or storage shed?
Want to be able to build it yourself?
This is an in-depth exploration of framing, going much further than the Basic Carpentry Workshop can.
You will learn how floors, walls and gable style roofs are built, while using basic tools of the trade to build them!
You will walk away from this workshop feeling confident and empowered to dive in and build that structure that you want and need!
Some experience using hand tools and power tools is a prerequisite for this course.
If you are just beginning to explore carpentry, you can sign up for the 2 day introduction to hand tools and power tools workshop before signing up for the 6 Day Framing Workshop.
A 6 Day Workshop
Need an office or storage shed?
Want to be able to build it yourself?
This is an in-depth exploration of framing, going much further than the Basic Carpentry Workshop can.
You will learn how floors, walls and gable style roofs are built, while using basic tools of the trade to build them!
You will walk away from this workshop feeling confident and empowered to dive in and build that structure that you want and need!
Some experience using hand tools and power tools is a prerequisite for this course.
If you are just beginning to explore carpentry, you can sign up for the 2 day introduction to hand tools and power tools workshop before signing up for the 6 Day Framing Workshop.
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Participants of any of these workshops
being offered by Lloyd also gain access to
our ongoing private maker community - an online forum
where you can ask questions, post pictures, and share projects.
A great way to continue becoming more empowered,
inspired and self - reliant while connecting with others.
In addition, anyone who has taken
any of these workshops will
be able to attend one day
continuing education events
being offered by Lloyd.
These low cost events give people
the opportunity
to practice, improve and learn new skills
while working on actual projects,
either their own or other students' projects.
It is a chance to gain knowledge, plan and design projects,
ask specific questions and get answers.
Learn tips and tricks so that step by step
you can gain more knowledge, experience, and
feel more confident to tackle any project.
What previous participants are saying about workshops with Lloyd
Really Really Enjoyed!
I really like your teaching style and I've already been able to put some of the knowledge you have shared to use.
I really really enjoyed the 2 days. LB
Gifted Teacher!
Thanks again for a lovely weekend, (we) both really enjoyed it and we learnt so much! We feel a lot better equipped to take on some of the work we are planning at home, and you are a very gifted teacher so you made it all fun and interesting. MM
Inspiring!
Thanks again for a very educational and inspiring course! ANM
Educational!
I did greatly enjoy the course and picked up a lot. Thank you very much for offering it! DM
I definitely learned a lot. JS
Exactly What I was looking for!
Just wanted to say thanks again for the course. We found it very useful and exactly what we were looking for. If you have an email list to notify students of new courses, please add me to it! We would like to take more workshops on building and woodwork - from box making to framing. CH
Worth It!
I would have paid at least $100 more. MH
Really Really Enjoyed!
I really like your teaching style and I've already been able to put some of the knowledge you have shared to use.
I really really enjoyed the 2 days. LB
Gifted Teacher!
Thanks again for a lovely weekend, (we) both really enjoyed it and we learnt so much! We feel a lot better equipped to take on some of the work we are planning at home, and you are a very gifted teacher so you made it all fun and interesting. MM
Inspiring!
Thanks again for a very educational and inspiring course! ANM
Educational!
I did greatly enjoy the course and picked up a lot. Thank you very much for offering it! DM
I definitely learned a lot. JS
Exactly What I was looking for!
Just wanted to say thanks again for the course. We found it very useful and exactly what we were looking for. If you have an email list to notify students of new courses, please add me to it! We would like to take more workshops on building and woodwork - from box making to framing. CH
Worth It!
I would have paid at least $100 more. MH