Build your Own Timber Frame Work Shop
Why Timber Frame
“For the pure joy of it.”
“Crafting wood puts me in touch with nature.”
“Timber framing is fun.”
“I love the camaraderie here. There is a profound sense of purpose, meaning, and sensibility.”
“Timber frames are timeless.”
“I love the physicality of using my body in a way that engages my heart and mind.”
“Timber framing feeds my soul.”
“It feels so natural, so simple…”
“I feel this craft is a way of life , a reverent way.”
“Timber framing feels like a spiritual practice.”
“Timber framing gives me energy and a sense of belonging on this planet.”
These reasons and more compel me and craftsmen throughout history to share their love of this craft
Quotes
Credit to Robert Laporte EcoNest Timber Framing
Timber Framing WorkShop and his students
In Build your Own Timber Frame Workshop
Students have the opportunity to schedule and build their own Timber Frame Workshop! Whether by yourself is with friends. This workshop is for anyone who wants to build their own timber frame from design through raising. We provide the tools, space, material and knowledge. We work with you to help you build the Timber Frame of your dreams. From Imagination Through Creation.
Students will become proficient in
Timber Frame History and Design
Shop Drawings
Layout and Marking Joinery
How To Choose and Join Irregular Material
Winding Timbers finding the perfect smaller Timber Within every imperfect Timber
Maintaing and Sharpening Edge Tool
Care and use of Chisels Planes Saws and Drills
Joinery in Timber
With Precision and Accuracy
Material Selection
Timber Sourcing and Conversion
Assembly
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