March 4- April 15, 2026
Wednesdays & Fridays 4:30-7:00P
This 6-week Carpentry Course provides hands-on instruction in basic woodworking and construction skills. Students will learn how to safely use common hand and power tools, read simple plans, measure and cut materials accurately, and build small projects from start to finish. The course emphasizes craftsmanship, problem-solving, and workplace safety while introducing foundational skills that can be applied to home projects or future construction training.
April 17- April 29, 2026
Wednesdays & Fridays 4:30-7:00P
This 2-week supplemental carpentry course is designed for students who need additional time and support after the initial 6-week program. The course reinforces core skills such as tool safety, measuring and cutting accuracy, plan reading, and basic construction techniques through targeted instruction and guided practice. With a smaller focus on remediation and hands-on repetition, students will strengthen their understanding and build confidence before progressing to more advanced carpentry work.
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Wednesdays & Fridays 4:30-7:00P
This 4-week Advanced Carpentry Topics Course builds on foundational skills to explore more complex techniques and applications. Students will focus on advanced tool use, precision joinery, project planning, and problem-solving in real-world construction scenarios. Emphasis is placed on accuracy, efficiency, and craftsmanship as students complete higher-level projects that prepare them for independent work and more advanced training in carpentry.
Daynor Group is dedicated to creating meaningful alternative education pathways through hands-on training in the skilled trade of carpentry. We believe that learning is most effective when it is practical, engaging, and connected to real-world opportunities. Our programs are designed for individuals who thrive outside of traditional classroom settings and are ready to build tangible skills that lead to sustainable careers.
Through structured, skill-based instruction, students gain experience in tool safety, construction fundamentals, and advanced carpentry techniques. Our focus is on competency, craftsmanship, and work readiness, ensuring each participant is prepared to meet industry expectations. Upon successful completion of the program and demonstrated mastery of required skills, graduates earn a referral to the Carpenter’s Union, opening the door to apprenticeship opportunities and long-term career growth. At Daynor Group, we don’t just teach carpentry, we help build futures.
Interested in building a future through hands-on carpentry training? Daynor Group is here to help you take the next step. Our programs are designed to provide practical skills, real-world experience, and clear pathways into the skilled trades.
Complete this form to learn more about our carpentry courses, enrollment requirements, schedules, and career opportunities. A member of our team will reach out to answer your questions and help you determine if Daynor Group is the right fit for your goals.
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Daylen Norris is the owner and lead instructor of Daynor Group, bringing over 15 years of professional carpentry experience to the classroom and jobsite. He has been working as a carpenter since 2009 and is a proud member of the Cleveland Carpenters Union, with a career rooted in both union standards and real-world construction demands.
Throughout his career, Daylen has worked with respected organizations including Public Works Carpenters, Marous Brothers Construction, and Cleveland Hopkins Airport, contributing to a wide range of commercial and residential projects. His hands-on experience spans commercial concrete carpentry, residential rough and finish carpentry, wood framing, buildouts, and additions.
Daylen also brings extensive technical expertise in aerial and boom lift operations, window and door framing, blueprint reading, jobsite layout, and work-order–based operations. His instruction emphasizes safety, precision, efficiency, and craftsmanship; preparing students not just to learn carpentry, but to succeed on professional jobsites.
As an educator and mentor, Daylen is committed to providing accessible, skills-based training and helping students build clear pathways into the trades, including referrals to the Carpenter’s Union upon demonstrated competency.
Daynor Group programs are designed for individuals seeking an alternative to traditional education who are interested in hands-on learning and careers in the skilled trades. Our carpentry training is ideal for those who learn best by doing and are motivated to build practical, job-ready skills.
No prior experience is required. Our programs start with foundational carpentry skills and tool safety, then progress to more advanced techniques as students build competency and confidence.
Students who successfully complete the program and demonstrate required skill competency will receive a referral to the Carpenter’s Union, providing a pathway to apprenticeship opportunities and long-term careers in carpentry.
Daynor Group emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning. While some instruction and planning are included, the majority of the program focuses on real-world application, tool use, and project-based training.