Presented By Edifice Magazine and Old Home Living
Bridgetown, Nova Scotia
Learn to Build Amish Style Cabinets
Sunday May 3rd, 2026 at 11:00 am – 5:00 pm+–
This will be a live and interactive workshop with 100% hands-on live demonstrations that you will participate in!
Master the art of basic furniture making in this intensive one-day course. You’ll learn to build a classic Amish-style tall cabinet from the ground up, starting with a deep dive into tools, materials, and measured drawings (copy included to take home)*.
Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course offers more than just the basics. Drawing on over 40 years of experience, I’ll guide you through in-depth techniques designed to build genuine expertise for your future projects.
Topics of discussion and demonstration:
This one-day workshop provides a firm grounding in the fundamentals of building an Amish-style tall cabinet from the ground up*.
Course: Learn the basic skills to build an Amish Style Cabinet*
Duration: 1 Day May 3rd 11:00 am – 5:00 pm with a 30 minute break (Bring a snack or lunch)
Cost: $200
Suitable for: Absolute beginners. No prior experience in woodworking or woodcarving is required for this course.
About:
- Learn how to select the right materials
- How to source recycled materials
- Understanding measured drawings
- Learn basic joinery
- Installing hardware — hinges, door pulls etc.
- Best finishes
From Your Instructor: Dr. Christopher Cooper
These are just a few examples, and the specific uses of each tool can vary depending on the task at hand. However, a basic understanding of these common functions will equip you to tackle a woodworking project of this nature. Remember, the right tool for the job makes all the difference, and always prioritize safety when using hand tools. These are hands-on learning workshops!
*Please Note: This workshop is focused on skills development rather than a take-home project. The registration fee covers professional instruction and does not include materials for a finished cabinet.
Sign up today! All tools are supplied for each class at the Edifice Atelier CCH Training Campus. See Map and directions below.
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL save more than 50% off of the regular price $450.00 now only $200.00 for a limited time
Early Bird Only Until April 15th, 2026
The course is $200.00 and has very limited space
Full payment is due upon booking your place, remember this course sells out very quickly.
- All Professional Intensive Guild Intern Students Receive 4 CPD credits when they take this course.
Current price $200.00
Reserve your space now (Via PayPal) by clicking on the button above.
As this workshop fills up quickly and is on a first come first serve basis our cancellation policy is to provide credit for another workshop time of same value.
Contact us via email below if you wish to e-transfer funds.
Requirements and Supplies:
Bring a Pair of Safety Glasses, Work Gloves! Be sure to wear comfortable shoes. Bring a snack or lunch (1/2 hour break) as well as a filled water bottle.
Where Edifice Atelier CCH Campus:
This will be a LIVE and interactive workshop at the beautiful Centrelea, Nova Scotia Community Hall (Edifice Atelier CCH Campus). See map below for directions.
Located at: 3495 Hwy 201. Centrelea, Nova Scotia
(Just Outside Bridgetown, Nova Scotia)
The Centrelea Community Hall is located just 6 minutes off of the Highway 101 Rice Road Exit 21 (for Centrelea).
3495 Hwy 201. Centrelea, Nova Scotia
(Just Outside Bridgetown, Nova Scotia)
What’s Included:
A chance to have your question answered LIVE by Dr. Cooper as it pertains to this course.
Women in the Trades
We are a proud supporter of Women in the Trades! We would like to encourage more women (our current ratio is 85%) to enter the field as well as people who have recently retired, it is never too late to forge a new and creative future in all our courses both professional and personal.
All workshop attendees and professional intensive applicants and students will always have an inclusive nurturing environment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Edifice and Old Home Living is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity educator providing a very safe comfortable environment for all.
