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  • Wood Species Identification

    Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute 1375 N. Main St, Building 41, Adrian, MI, United States

    In this full day workshop, participants will gain skills needed to identify woods no matter what the sample size, be it a board, a log, or a small sample. The […]

    $250

  • Sharpening Chisels & Planes

    Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute 1375 N. Main St, Building 41, Adrian, MI, United States

    The key to using hand tools correctly is a sharp edge - learn how the masters make it look so easy. Join expert woodworker and machinist Bob Goppold for a […]

    $85

  • Timber Framing Course

    Timber Framing Course
    Heartwood School 299 Pratt Rd, Alstead, NH, United States

    In this timber framing course, we will layout timbers using the traditional square rule method developed in the early 1800s. Participants will learn proper hand tool use and sharpening techniques […]

    $1400

  • Harvest and Mill Your Own Lumber Class: May Session

    Yestermorrow Vermont Campus 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Gain hands-on experience felling and milling a tree for lumber. For those considering harvesting logs for lumber on a small scale, building with materials from their own woodlot, or purchasing […]

    $810

  • Cruck Framing Course

    Heartwood School 299 Pratt Rd, Alstead, NH, United States

    Overview: Cruck frames use large curved timbers to transfer the weight of the roof directly down to the foot of the posts. Besides being structurally efficient and allowing the wall […]

    $1630

  • Hand Cut Joinery

    Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute 1375 N. Main St, Building 41, Adrian, MI, United States

    We will learn a variety of joints, their strengths and weaknesses, and how to implement them into furniture making and design. This class will explore the art and technique of wood joinery, while focusing on hand tool techniques. At the end of class, students will leave with a small decorative box showcasing their new joinery […]

    $1200

  • Timber Framing Course

    Timber Framing Course
    Heartwood School 299 Pratt Rd, Alstead, NH, United States

    In this timber framing course, we will layout timbers using the traditional square rule method developed in the early 1800s. Participants will learn proper hand tool use and sharpening techniques […]

    $1400

  • Architectural Stained Glass

    Yestermorrow Vermont Campus 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Design and craft your own stained glass panel. This class will introduce students to basic tools and techniques for layout, cutting, shaping, and connecting stained glass using the copper foil method by building a panel of your own design. Read Syllabus   Class Schedule: June 27-28, Saturday-Sunday, 9am-5pm Credits: 1 Sterling College CEUs   Click […]

    $540

  • Timber Framing Intensive Program: July Session

    Heartwood School 299 Pratt Rd, Alstead, NH, United States

    This course combines the core of our previous timber framing, homebuilding, and apprenticeship curriculums into one package for those seeking a career in timber framing or a deeper understanding of the skills needed to build their own timber frame. It's ideal for those who seek more opportunities for development than are provided in our one-week […]

    $4150

  • Historic Windows & Doors: Construction and Repair

    Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute 1375 N. Main St, Building 41, Adrian, MI, United States

    Step back in time and learn the art of window and door construction in this immersive 5-day course. This class will guide students through the transformation of Eastern White Pine boards into simple, historically accurate window sash and doors. Students will learn appropriate historical restoration methods along with window sash repair and reuse. The class will also […]

    $1250

  • Timber Framing Course: July Session

    Yestermorrow Vermont Campus 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Construct and raise a small timber frame structure using mortise and tenon joinery. In this hands-on course students will learn layout techniques, tool use, and joinery cutting methods as we work on a small timber frame project, culminating in a raising on the final day. This course will focus on traditional hand tools and joinery […]

    $1620

  • Timber Framing Course

    Timber Framing Course
    Heartwood School 299 Pratt Rd, Alstead, NH, United States

    In this timber framing course, we will layout timbers using the traditional square rule method developed in the early 1800s. Participants will learn proper hand tool use and sharpening techniques and will also have the opportunity to make pegs using a shaving horse and draw knife. The instructors will provide demonstrations of how to layout […]

    $1400

  • Fundamentals of Scribing

    Heartwood School 299 Pratt Rd, Alstead, NH, United States

    OVERVIEW: Scribing is an art as much as a craft, requiring a good eye and a steady hand. It involves laying out and transferring joinery intersections from one timber to another using plumb bobs, levels, and marking devices instead of tape measures and math. This traditional method is useful for incorporating out-of-square, naturally curved, or […]

    $1400

  • Scribe Joinery II – French Scribe

    Heartwood School 299 Pratt Rd, Alstead, NH, United States

    Overview: In this class we will be taking a deep dive into French Scribing, a centuries-old technique for laying out joinery with minimal numeric calculation or math. It is particularly useful for joining out-of-square timbers and curved timbers that have been milled with flat faces. (For an introduction to scribing with round logs, you'll want […]

    $1630

  • Harvest and Mill Your Own Lumber Class: August Session

    Yestermorrow Vermont Campus 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Gain hands-on experience felling and milling a tree for lumber. For those considering harvesting logs for lumber on a small scale, building with materials from their own woodlot, or purchasing a sawmill, this course will provide an overview of methods and options for small scale sustainable harvesting and wood production. The bulk of the course […]

    $810

  • Raising & Rigging – Timber Framing

    Heartwood School 299 Pratt Rd, Alstead, NH, United States

    Overview: Here is an opportunity to learn the few, but necessary, knots (a dozen or so) needed by the timber framer to safely lift heavy loads and tying off timbers for shipment. Students will practice these knots until they own them. All the elements of a knot, bend, and hitch will be covered. The rigging […]

    $1200

  • Art & Craft of Axes and Hewing

    Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute 1375 N. Main St, Building 41, Adrian, MI, United States

    The Art & Craft of Axes is designed for anyone interested in learning the history, anatomy, and practical use of one of the most essential tools in woodworking and timber processing. This course will be beneficial to both beginners and tool use and experienced woodsmen, equipping students with the skills to handle an axe with […]

    $1250

  • Introduction to Masonry Heating

    Heartwood School 299 Pratt Rd, Alstead, NH, United States

    Overview: Learn the basics of masonry heater construction with a combination of classroom learning and hands-on building. Masonry heaters are efficient wood-burning stoves for home heating, distinguished by their substantial mass when compared to a woodstove, which allows for rapid burning of a large wood load combined with a slow release of the resultant heat. […]

    $250

  • Hand Tool Timber Framing

    Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute 1375 N. Main St, Building 41, Adrian, MI, United States

    Step into the world of traditional craftsmanship in this Hand Tool Timber Framing class. In this immersive 6-day class, students will build a full-size cabin inspired by Henry David Thoreau’s famous cabin at Walden Pond, gaining firsthand experience in the fundamentals of timber framing—all using hand tools. This course focuses on working with hewn timber […]

    $1250.00

  • Riving, Shingling & Siding a Timber Frame Cabin

    Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute 1375 N. Main St, Building 41, Adrian, MI, United States

    This 6-day immersive course will teach students how to split (rive) wood using traditional hand tools to create the materials needed for roofing, siding, and interior lath work of a […]

    $1250.00

  • Timber Framing for Women+

    Heartwood School 299 Pratt Rd, Alstead, NH, United States

    This course is offered as a comfortable space to learn the basics of timber framing for people who may not feel welcomed in the almost-uniformly male culture found in construction. […]

    $1300

  • Timber Frame Design & Joinery Decisions

    Heartwood School 299 Pratt Rd, Alstead, NH, United States

    In this course, we will explain the architectural and structural basics for designing timber frame structures that are both functional and beautiful. It is geared towards both novice timber frame […]

    $705

  • Art of Stone Class

    Yestermorrow Vermont Campus 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    An introduction to functional and beautiful dry-laid stonework This course goes beyond basic stone masonry to explore stonework as an art form, blending natural stone building techniques with the science behind them. You’ll learn both flatwork and sculptural elements, including the physics of arches and engineering wooden forms for support. The project will be shaped […]

    $1325

  • Timber Framing Course – 7 Day

    Heartwood School 299 Pratt Rd, Alstead, NH, United States

    In this timber framing course, we will layout timbers using the traditional square rule method developed in the early 1800s. Participants will learn proper hand tool use and sharpening techniques […]

    $1630