Help preserve an iconic settlement along the Appalachian Trail! PROJECT PARTNER: George Washington & Jefferson National Forests SESSION DATES: May 24-29, May 31 – June 5, June 7-12, June 14-19, and June […]
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 […]
Help preserve an iconic settlement along the Appalachian Trail! PROJECT PARTNER: George Washington & Jefferson National Forests SESSION DATES: May 24-29, May 31 – June 5, June 7-12, June 14-19, and June […]
June 1 – 11, 2026: Monday - Thursday 6PM to 9PM Cost: $400 Topic: Carpentry and Millwork Restoration (Designed for Students with Experience in Carpentry or Who have Completed the Basic Carpentry for Heritage Structures Seminar) Goal: Develop skills in structural and decorative carpentry for heritage restoration, including the replication of millwork, restoration of interior finishes […]
June 1 – 11, 2026: Monday - Thursday 6PM to 9PM Cost: $400 Topic: Carpentry and Millwork Restoration (Designed for Students with Experience in Carpentry or Who have Completed the Basic Carpentry for Heritage Structures Seminar) Goal: Develop skills in structural and decorative carpentry for heritage restoration, including the replication of millwork, restoration of interior finishes […]
Love working with your hands? Want a career with purpose? The Preserve Montana Trades Corps is calling. Train in traditional building trades, restore historic places, and gain real-world experience alongside expert mentors. Build your hands-on preservation trades skills with the Preserve Montana Trades Corps, a pre-apprenticeship training program grounded in context-based learning. The nine-week training […]
A basic carpentry class that breaks down the barriers keeping women from being comfortable with tools. Leave the class feeling confident and ready to tackle household projects on your own! […]
Help preserve an iconic settlement along the Appalachian Trail! PROJECT PARTNER: George Washington & Jefferson National Forests SESSION DATES: May 24-29, May 31 – June 5, June 7-12, June 14-19, and June 21-26 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Assignment in progress! ASSISTANT PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Phillip Enright and Joel Rider! CREW LEADER: Emily Dietrich! SCOPE […]
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 […]
Essential framing and power tool skills for structures. Learn the essential tools, terms, and techniques of carpentry while building a small structure such as a shed or playhouse. In this supportive, hands-on course, you’ll safely use a range of hand and power tools and explore the basics of house framing, layout, and the “anatomy” of […]
Learn to build your own structures from the foundation up in our Advanced Carpentry Course! In our basic carpentry classes, students learn how to safely and effectively use tools for carpentry. In response to popular demand, we created our Women’s Advanced Carpentry Course specifically for graduates of our basic carpentry class, so they can take their skills […]
Whether they are built for the workshop or used to support a tabletop or workbench, timbered sawhorse trestles are reliable, sturdy, and reflective of the craftsmanship that goes into timber framing. During this course, students will learn the layout and cutting of the mortise and tenon joints to create a pair of trestles made of […]
Help preserve an iconic settlement along the Appalachian Trail! PROJECT PARTNER: George Washington & Jefferson National Forests SESSION DATES: May 24-29, May 31 – June 5, June 7-12, June 14-19, and June […]
Covering the same content as our Basic Carpentry Skills 101 courses, this course serves as a joyful affinity space specifically for genderqueer and non-binary students. Course Tuition: $0 Materials Fee: $90* Our free courses are offered in solidarity and made possible by support from our community. If you would like to give a gift to […]
Help preserve an iconic settlement along the Appalachian Trail! PROJECT PARTNER: George Washington & Jefferson National Forests SESSION DATES: May 24-29, May 31 – June 5, June 7-12, June 14-19, and June […]
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 […]
Too often in our society fathers tend to spend more time teaching their sons how to think in a so-called “handy” way. As instructor and owner of The Belvedere School, Bob Yapp says, “This is really unfortunate. In truth, when women are given the opportunity to learn this way of thinking, their skills almost always exceed men’s. Our goal for […]
Deep in West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest lies the agrarian Rohrbaugh Cabin and our next preservation adventure! PROJECT PARTNER: Monongahela National Forest SESSION DATES: July 12-17, July 19-24, August 9-14, and August 16-21 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Reid Saunders! ASSISTANT PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Marc Wartner and Phillip Enright! CREW LEADER: Emily Dietrich! SCOPE OF WORK: […]
Deep in West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest lies the agrarian Rohrbaugh Cabin and our next preservation adventure! PROJECT PARTNER: Monongahela National Forest SESSION DATES: July 12-17, July 19-24, August 9-14, and August 16-21 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Reid Saunders! ASSISTANT PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Marc Wartner and Phillip Enright! CREW LEADER: Emily Dietrich! SCOPE OF WORK: […]
In this four-month carpenter training, you’ll learn essential carpentry and building skills through immersive mentorship—including framing and finishing a tiny house and working on your own small design-and-build carpentry project. Spring Session: March 10 – July 1, 2026 (tiny house intensive dates: March 24 – April 1, 2026) Fall Session: July 21 – November […]
A basic carpentry class that breaks down the barriers keeping women from being comfortable with tools. Leave the class feeling confident and ready to tackle household projects on your own! […]
Too often it just seems easier to rip out the old and replace exterior materials on old and historic properties with new products. This urban legend is just not true. For historic property owners this will often diminish the value of their property and cost them more money than repairing original exterior wood. Cost effective […]
A basic introduction to carpentry and power tools. This two-day course is an introduction to the vast world of carpentry. You'll learn key vocabulary, become comfortable using basic hand tools, and gain confidence and fundamental knowledge to pursue future carpentry projects by completing a small project. Read Syllabus Class Schedule: August 1-2, Saturday-Sunday, 9am-5pm […]
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 […]
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 […]
Deep in West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest lies the agrarian Rohrbaugh Cabin and our next preservation adventure! PROJECT PARTNER: Monongahela National Forest SESSION DATES: July 12-17, July 19-24, August 9-14, and August 16-21 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Reid Saunders! ASSISTANT PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Marc Wartner and Phillip Enright! CREW LEADER: Emily Dietrich! SCOPE OF WORK: […]
Deep in West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest lies the agrarian Rohrbaugh Cabin and our next preservation adventure! PROJECT PARTNER: Monongahela National Forest SESSION DATES: July 12-17, July 19-24, August 9-14, and August 16-21 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Reid Saunders! ASSISTANT PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Marc Wartner and Phillip Enright! CREW LEADER: Emily Dietrich! SCOPE OF WORK: […]
We return to the Griswold Scout Reservation (Gilmanton, New Hampshire) in August 2026 for a fun weekend of all things timber frame! Join us August 20-23 and enjoy some timber framing, camping, fishing, and Guild magic!
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 […]
A basic introduction to carpentry and power tools. This two-day course is an introduction to the vast world of carpentry. You'll learn key vocabulary, become comfortable using basic hand tools, […]