Basic Carpentry for Heritage Structures (Designed for Beginners)

May 4 – 14, 2026: Monday – Thursday 6PM to 9PM    Cost: $400

Topic: Basic Carpentry for Heritage Structures (Designed for Beginners)

Goal: Introduce participants to the fundamentals of historic carpentry and wood conservation, with an emphasis on diagnosing, repairing, and preserving structural timber elements such as posts, beams, joists, and rafters alongside finish and trim carpentry.

Course Overview: This seminar provides a foundation in traditional carpentry techniques and historic wood repair practices. Students will explore how wood behaves as a building material, how structural members (posts, beams, joists, rafters) interact within heritage assemblies, and how to perform sensitive, small-scale repairs that retain historic integrity.

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