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Cabinet Making in the Garage Shop


  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute 1375 N Main St Adrian, MI, 49221 United States (map)

Cabinet Making in the Garage Shop

5 Days: Monday-Friday, July 7th-11th, 2025, 8AM-5PM

Tuition: $1200

Ages: 16 & Up

Instructor: Armando Covarrubias Jr & Logan Balis

Instructional Delivery Method(s): In person

Prerequisites: None

Program Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Program Description:

Building your own kitchen cabinets can be a cost-effective way to get custom cabinets at bargain prices. Plus it is an extremely fun and rewarding pursuit. In this 5-day course, we will teach you how to build kitchen cabinets with a few tools. No need for expensive equipment.

Learning Objectives:

  • Students will learn how to select the appropriate materials for cabinets, size cabinets to fit your home (and how you can break those rules), and designing cabinet doors to suit your style.

  • Students will learn how to build face frame and frameless cabinets, layout and cut cabinet components, how to install soft close hardware and pulls, all about adjustable shelving, and different ways to stain and finish cabinets to get that perfect look

  • Students will learn about edge banding and how to do it in your garage with minimal tools

  • Students will build a base and an upper cabinet to take home

  • Students will have the knowledge to build their own set of kitchen or bathroom cabinets at home

Attendance Requirements: Students must attend all days

Location: Sam Beauford Woodshop, 1375 N. Main St, Building 41, Adrian, Michigan 49221

Class Size: Maximum 12

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If you have any questions about this class, please contact the Administrative Office at (517) 759-3070 or email sambeaufordwoodshop@gmail.com.


AIA Advance Learner Preparation: None

AIA Approved Learning Units & Type: 40 Elective

AIA CES Program Approval Expiration Date: 02/26/2028

Official AIA CES Provider Statement: Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 10009739. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

Later Event: July 12
Intro to Woodturning