North House Folk School - Courses, Classes, Workshops

The Timber Frame Home

Timber Framing

Virginia Danfelt

This course will cover all aspects of timber frame home construction with the exception of the actual layout and fabrication of the timbers. It will cover timber procurement, basic design, site considerations, foundations, enclosure of the frame, mechanical systems (electrical, plumbing, heating and ventilation) as well as general contractors, sub-contractors and owner builders. The structure for the first day is an informal discussion of above with emphasis on topics the class is interested in covering. The second day will include site visits to timber frame homes in the area in various stages of construction.

Dates

No classes currently scheduled

Course Details

Length in days:

Hours:

9am-5pm

Tuition:

$130.00 per student (May 1-Oct 31)
$95.00 per student (Nov 1 - Apr 30)

Materials:

Included

Levels:

Beginner

Age with adult:

12+ (Review age guidelines/policy)

Making it happen:

When should I enroll?
We can't hold classes without students! Decisions regarding course cancellations (as related to minimum enrollment) are made three weeks before the class starts--so if you've got a course in mind, plan ahead and sign up at least three weeks in advance! That way we'll know you're coming, courses are more likely to meet minimum enrollment numbers, and then they'll actually take place.
Also watch for the words "nearly full" next to course dates. When that notation appears it means there are only one or two spots left--so sign up soon!
Do you take last minute registrations?
Of course! Although it's important that courses meet minimum enrollment three weeks before their scheduled start dates, we know that life doesn't always allow for prior planning. As long as there are still spots left in a course we're happy to accept your registration last minute.
When will new course dates be posted?
New course dates are posted both in the spring and fall to coordinate with our course catalog release dates. All the new dates are opened for enrollment on the same day and at the same time, so that everyone gets a fair crack at a spot in the courses they're interested in. As that time rolls around we announce when the new dates will "go live" in our e-newsletter. (sign up here!)