Join us for an in-depth, hands-on timber frame workshop in which you’ll raise a beautiful timber framed structure from scratch as part of a team. Timber framing has been used for centuries to build beautiful, durable structures that stand the test of time and don’t require any screws or nails to hold them together. This […]
"Lighting the Fire" with Lucas Damen Class runs: June 10-13 Tuition: $600 Material fee: $50 Skill level: Beginner and up In this four day class we will be covering all […]
July 7 - 26, 2025 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 […]
Kickstart your career in dry stone masonry with our expert-led course. Gain hands-on experience and industry-relevant skills in stone shaping, cutting, and construction. Build your future, one stone at a time! PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS AND ENTHUSIASTS: NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY HANDS-ON TRAINING: GAIN SKILLS IN BOTH HISTORIC AND MODERN STONE CONSTRUCTION LEARN FROM AN […]
In this four month carpentry program, you will learn carpentry, building, and infrastructure development skills over time, and with mentorship. Work with the Wild Abundance crew to prepare sites, work on building buildings, repair existing structures and systems, and generally tend to the physical-world tasks of the campus…and have fun doing it. Our hands-on carpentry […]
Class runs: July 22-25 Tuition: $550 Material Fee: $50 Skill Level: Seasoned beginner and up or previous NESM beginners course This course is designed for someone who has completed a […]
Class runs: August 5-8 Tuition: $550 Material fee: $50 Skill level: Beginner and up The goal of this class is familiarize the student with the tools and techniques that […]
Course runs: September 16-19 Tuition: $550 Material fee: $50 Skill level: Seasoned Beginner and up, ideally having had Beginner and Level 2 OR Equivalent! This course is designed for someone […]
Go beyond learning to use tools and get into constructing buildings with our Women’s Advanced Carpentry! Over the course of five days, we’ll work as a team to build a simple, functional, and pleasing shed—starting by crafting a solid wood-framed floor and ending with securing roof sheathing or purlins and metal to our rafters. At […]
This two-day class builds on skills learned in Blacksmithing I. Students will work through several hands-on projects, improving their manual skills and expanding their techniques. Helpful coaching speeds the learning […]
Designed for students who have taken Blacksmithing I & II, this two-day class teaches new skills such as forge brazing and ornate punch & chisel work. Supervised time in the […]
Class runs: December 17-19 Tuition: $450 Material fee: $40 Skill level: Beginner and up Treat yourself to this shortened Holiday variation! The goal of this abbreviated beginners course is to […]