This course offers students the opportunity to immerse fully in the craft of timber framing by building a larger and/or a custom-designed timber frame structure. Whether creating a getaway cabin, woodshop or retirement home, the beauty and durability of a timber frame structure offers a unique opportunity to literally build your own home.

To participate in this course, students select from a list of stock full-sized frames or custom design a building to meet their individual needs. To make the larger projects possible, students also recruit a group of assistants who journey to North House together to participate in the project. Interested students will consult with the instructor to determine scheduling and project timeline.

During the first days of class, participants engage in lessons on timber frame terminology, joinery and layout. Working together, the group of family or friends actively cut timbers for the structure every day. Ultimately, students complete all or most of the joinery on the structure and develop timber framing skills that will last a lifetime. Near the completion of the course, a raising rehearsal demonstrates pre-assembly and raising techniques.

Students may choose from a variety of base/stock frame of different sizes or may develop their own custom frame. Every project includes a complete set of timber frame plans. The plan set includes 3-D and 2-D views of the frame, detailed drawings with a 3-D view of each timber as well as a timber list. Tuition and course length varies depending on frame and group size (minimum six participants).

Some prior exposure to timber framing is recommended but not required. Custom course dates are created for each project and each group of students. Given this, advance planning and scheduling is essential. Separate tuition payment & cancellation policies apply to this course.

** 16’x24’ with loft – approx. $9,750
** 28’x24’ with loft – approx. $12,500
** custom frames – tuition and design fees vary based on project
** options for Forest Stewardship Council certified timbers or reclaimed timbers are available, please request more information

Dates

Mon, Apr 23, 2012 - Wed, May 02, 2012
Thu, Aug 09, 2012 - Sat, Aug 18, 2012

Course Details

--Select a Start Date-- 04/23/2012 08/09/2012