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Log Building Fundamentals Workshop (Beginner Level)
April 18-19, 2026,
Wakefield, QC
In this two-day hands-on workshop Daniel, our master builder with over 40 years of experience, and Marie and Solan, his two apprentices, will teach you techniques to prepare and carve out logs to craft beautiful structures.
In beautiful Wakefield, QC (half hour from Ottawa/Gatineau), you will learn how to use a spud, draw knife, scribing tool, chainsaw and chisel to craft log buildings like cabins or saunas using traditional techniques.
The workshop is 16 hours long and includes professional instruction and hands-on time to practice the techniques. It will be held outside.
Students need to bring their own lunches, chainsaw, protective glasses, ear covers, gloves and warm clothes. Other tools will be provided onsite.
Looking forward to teaching you the fundamentals of log building so you can start crafting your own projects!
Daniel, Marie, and Solan
April 18-19, 2026
9-5pm each day. Spaces are limited to 12 students.
To register, send $600 by e-transfer payment to: freyasaunas@gmail.com
Log Building Fundamentals
You Will Learn
Preparing the
Log (Spud)
Here we see Solan using a spud to peel off the bark on a cedar log
Preparing the
Log (Draw Knife, Grinder and Saw)
Solan is using a draw knife to peel off the secondary bark layer and sculpt the log
Scribing
A fundamental technique when setting logs on top of each other is to use a scribing tool so that each log is marked and ready to be set perfectly and seamlessly on the one below
Fitting the Log (Chainsaw and Chisel)
Here we see Marie and Daniel using a chainsaw and Solan using a chisel to remove the excess material so that the log fits perfectly onto the next one
Saddle Notch Technique
Daniel is using a chainsaw to make a saddle into a cedar log
Daniel is using a chainsaw to make a notch into the log
Example of a finished section and wall using the saddle notch technique
To register, send $600
by e-transfer payment to: freyasaunas@gmail.com
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