Inside Georgian’s Cabinetmaking Techniques program: students showcase woodworking skills

Morgan Aldebert chose Georgian’s one-year Cabinetmaking Techniques certificate program to build on her woodworking skills and expand her knowledge of cabinetry.

Before starting the program, I had some woodworking experience from a high school shop class,” she says. “I also completed a co-op placement, which introduced me to the woodworking industry. Both of those inspired me to continue learning at the postsecondary level”

While in the program, she learned how to:

make precise cuts on a table saw,
safely operate a variety of tools and equipment,
use different joinery techniques to assemble projects,
read woodworking plans and drawings,
choose the right materials for different projects, and
troubleshoot mistakes when they happen.

Morgan will show her skills and four of her projects (a plant stand, drum table, toolbox and mallet) at the 11^th annual Student Cabinetmaking Exhibit.

The opening takes place on Aug. 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Campus Gallery at the Barrie Campus and continues Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Building strong foundations that open doors

A student-made toolbox is in the foreground with people faded in the background at the 2025 student cabinetmaking exhibit.

Graduates can pursue a wide range of careers within the wood manufacturing industry. Depending on their interest, they can go on to become cabinetmakers, trim carpenters, CNC operators, or work in specialized fields like film and television set production,” says Prof. Lynn MacKinlay, a Cabinetmaking Techniques professor.

Cabinetmaking Techniques gives students the foundational skills and confidence they need to succeed in a range of areas,” she says. “The technical knowledge and practical experiences they gain through hands-on learning prepares them for work in such areas as furniture making, stair construction, architectural millwork, and kitchen and bath cabinetry.

From the shop to the gallery: see student craftmanship up close

The Student Cabinetmaking Exhibit is a great opportunity to see the quality of work students produced and the skills they’ve developed throughout the one-year program.

If you’re interested in woodworking and design, looking to hire skilled trades talent, or are simply curious about Georgian’s programs, the exhibit offers a chance to connect with students and experience the next generation of woodworkers.

The Fall 2026 intake is currently waitlisted, which reflects the growing interest in the program. The next available intake is scheduled for Fall 2027. Here’s how to apply.