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Log Building Fundamentals Workshop (Beginner Level)
November 15-16, 2025,
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 in a large heated tent and 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
November 15-16, 2025
9-5pm each day. Spaces are limited to 12 students. E-transfer payment available upon request.
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​​
Here we see Daniel and Marie showing the added value of preparing and sculpting a cedar log for our saunas with the draw knife
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
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