August 24-28, 2026

Basic Cabinetmaking

with Patrick Murrin

$1,310

$1050 tuition + $260 material fee

material fee includes hardware

Part of the MASW Higher Education Program

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Workshop Description

Cabinetmaking is the fundamental place to start woodworking, and this class is designed for those just starting. Students will make a small face frame cabinet, which is the foundation of the class. Design, layout, dressing the stock, and building drawers and doors are covered in detail. There will be demonstrations of many ways to build cabinets. Pat reviews safety, tool setup, jigs and fixtures, assembly, installation, and mounting hardware. Students can choose from at least two methods of making doors and drawers based on the equipment they already own or plan to acquire. By the end of the week, everyone will have made a nice oak hallway cabinet that will last for years to come. Pat helps give students the confidence needed to tackle other cabinet projects such as vanities, bookcase units, gun cabinets, hutches, and even kitchen cabinets. The skills gained can be applied to any cabinetmaking project. Following this class, students will tackle larger projects with a solid game plan, working more efficiently and wasting less material. They will become better woodworkers, not “wood watchers.”

Key Points

  • Tool safety
  • How to lay out and design cabinets
  • Tricks for cutting doors and drawers
  • Accurate ways to cut miters
  • Assembly methods including joinery for cabinets
  • Choosing and installing hardware

Meet the Craftsperson

Patrick Murrin

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$1,310.00

Basic Cabinetmaking with Patrick Murrin August 24-28, 2026

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