Small Woodworking Projects
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 and fine woodworker for over 30 years.
He wants to make his knowledge and experience available to you in an
easy and affordable way.
Do you love working with your hands?
Have you always wanted to try woodworking
but feel a little overwhelmed by it?
Here is your chance to
learn new skills and explore your creativity
Learn basic techniques
for working with wood,
while making a simple box or bench
which you get to take home with you
at the end of the workshop!
Have you always wanted to try woodworking
but feel a little overwhelmed by it?
Here is your chance to
learn new skills and explore your creativity
Learn basic techniques
for working with wood,
while making a simple box or bench
which you get to take home with you
at the end of the workshop!
This course will
- Empower you to get started doing simple woodworking projects!
- Teach you basic woodworking skills and give you the chance to practice them.
- Show you what you can do with simple tools.
- Instill the knowledge and confidence to do it.
- Guide you in making a simple box or bench that you get to take home with you!
Learn Techniques for working with wood
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Feel the Joy of making something with your own hands
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Workshop Price
4 Day Workshop - $475
(all materials supplied)
Early bird discount
$425
(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 5 students,
so book now to reserve your spot!
Once full you will be put on a waiting list
(all materials supplied)
Early bird discount
$425
(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 5 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 workshop takes place.
Find out about
accommodation options
in the area
Solomon Brook Farm
where the workshop takes place.
Find out about
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 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 future courses. This will be assessed on an individual basis.
Dates and Times
Upcoming Workshop for 2026
Saturday August 15 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday August 16 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday August 22 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday August 23 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
Saturday August 15 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday August 16 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday August 22 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday August 23 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.
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.
Course Outline
Day 1 - Choose Your Project
Students will have a choice between building a simple box or a simple bench. Lloyd will provide the designs that students can choose from.
Time will be spent going over the design elements, including tools needed, making a cutting list, learning about wood movement, as well as demonstrating and practicing the basic types of joinery required..
Students will have a choice between building a simple box or a simple bench. Lloyd will provide the designs that students can choose from.
Time will be spent going over the design elements, including tools needed, making a cutting list, learning about wood movement, as well as demonstrating and practicing the basic types of joinery required..
Day 2, 3 and 4 - Build Your Project
Having spent day 1 becoming familiar with the different elements of your project, including creating a tool list, a material and cutting list and understanding and practicing the basic joinery required for your project, the next 3 days will be spent building your small woodworking creation.
Students will have access to tools from the shop so no need to worry about purchasing tools. Students can bring whatever tools they have that are appropriate for their project if they would like.
Lloyd will continue to teach, guide and help you as you go through the process, making sure you get the most out of the experience, do it yourself, learn as much as you can and feel good about what you have accomplished!
Having spent day 1 becoming familiar with the different elements of your project, including creating a tool list, a material and cutting list and understanding and practicing the basic joinery required for your project, the next 3 days will be spent building your small woodworking creation.
Students will have access to tools from the shop so no need to worry about purchasing tools. Students can bring whatever tools they have that are appropriate for their project if they would like.
Lloyd will continue to teach, guide and help you as you go through the process, making sure you get the most out of the experience, do it yourself, learn as much as you can and feel good about what you have accomplished!
Some Photos from Previous Workshops
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Learn more about Lloyd by visiting his website
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A Few Samples of Lloyd's Work
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