Introduction to Cabinet Making

A 4 Day
2 Weekend Workshop
​
with Lloyd Klassen of
​Klassen Fine Woodworking

All are Welcome
No Previous Experience Necessary

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

Do you want to feel confident to design and build a bookshelf, a bathroom vanity, a wall cabinet or even beautiful kitchen cabinets for yourself?

This workshop is not a certification course, but it is a
hands-on practical course that will empower you to 
​design and build your own cabinets that are affordable, functional and beautiful!



This course will:
  • introduce you to the art of cabinet making.
  • help you feel comfortable with the tools used in cabinet making and give you the confidence to use them safely.
  • teach basic principles of cabinet making, including how to design, plan, select wood and determine the processes and techniques to put it all together
  • teach simple joinery techniques for making strong, functional, lasting cabinets
  • teach decorative techniques for turning simple cabinets into beautiful pieces! ​

This is a hands on workshop so students will learn the basics of cabinet making while making a simple cabinet with drawers

Workshop Price

4 Day Workshop -  $500
(all materials supplied)
​
Early bird discount
$450
​(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!

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
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)

Dates and Times

 Upcoming Workshops for 2026

Spring Workshop  

Saturday  April 18th   10 am - 4 pm
Sunday  April 19th     11 am - 5 pm
​Saturday  April 25th   10 am - 4 pm
  Sunday  April 26th    11 am - 5 pm

Fall Workshop 

Saturday Oct. 3th   10 am - 4 pm
​Sunday Oct. 4th    11 am - 5 pm
Saturday Oct. 17th   10 am - 4 pm
 Sunday Oct. 18th   11 am - 5 pm 


​There will be a 1 hour lunch break every day
​
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
Maximum class size is set at 6 people 

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

Day 1 - Principles of Cabinet Making

  • Learn the main principles of cabinet making  - breaking down the basic components of a cabinet.
  • Learn cabinet making terminologies
  • Learn basic design, structure and construction approaches to cabinetry for kitchen cabinets, wall cabinetry and shelving, free standing cabinetry, as well as doors and drawers

Day 2 - Practice Basic Joinery Techniques

  • Practice basic processes and techniques used in cabinet making
  • Learn how to make and apply various methods for joining and assembling the different component parts of a cabinet including joinery techniques such as butt joints, rabbett joints, dowel joints, biscuit joints, and mortise and tenon joints. 

 Day 3 - Begin Making a Base Cabinet with Drawer

  • In teams of two and starting with a predetermined design, students will build their own base cabinet with one drawer.
  • Covered in Day 3 will also be basics of door joinery when making doors for cabinetry.

Day 4 - Install Doors and Drawers in Your Cabinet

  • Finish making cabinet and drawer
  • Learn how to install doors and drawers using modern European hinges and drawer slides.
  • Learn a few simple approaches to applying finish 

Some Photos from Previous Workshops