Beginner to intermediate
Cut dovetails with precision.
Learn to lay out, cut and fit this classic furniture joint by hand, with guided practice and individual feedback at every stage.
A joint worth mastering.
Dovetails combine strength, accuracy and visual character. They are a hallmark of fine furniture making and a useful foundation for many future projects.
Your workshop focus
Clean, well-fitted dovetail joints
Work step by step from material preparation and layout through hand cutting, dry fitting and careful fine tuning.
What you will learn.
Develop the fundamentals and hand tool control needed to create accurate dovetails with confidence.
Why dovetails work
See how the joint provides structural strength while adding a distinctive crafted detail.
Select and prepare wood
Choose suitable material and prepare accurate stock before laying out the joint.
Mark pins, tails and shoulders
Use marking gauges, marking knives and squares to create clear, reliable reference lines.
Work with saws and chisels
Cut the joint by hand, test the fit and make controlled adjustments for a clean result.
CURRENT WORKSHOP
DATES AND TIMES.
Payam teaches this three-session workshop. Attend every date below at the time shown.
Payam Alinasab
Meet Payam.
Designer, maker and teacher
Payam Alinasab is a furniture designer and maker with an engineering background and years of experience in architecture and construction. He founded Payam Alinasab Design in 2019, focusing on traditional joinery and timeless woodworking methods.
His work centres on sustainable, handcrafted pieces and the connection between natural materials, craftsmanship and the people who use them. As an instructor, he shares these long-standing techniques so others can create meaningful and lasting work of their own.
Workshop details.
Beginner to intermediate
Designed for participants who want focused practice with accurate hand-cut joinery.
Age 16+
A parent or guardian must sign the waiver on the first day for participants under 18.
Materials included
Practice wood, workshop consumables and the required materials are included.
Location
NewMakeIt, 621 Timothy Street, Newmarket, Ontario.
Come workshop ready
Wear closed-toe shoes and clothing with no loose fabric. Long hair must be secured in a bun. Bring safety glasses and hearing protection if you have them. NewMakeIt provides safety glasses, earplugs and other required safety equipment for anyone who needs them.
Ready to master the joint?
Choose the available three-session schedule in the booking calendar above.
Please review our class cancellation policy before registering.