Learn Timber Framing at the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute
May 4 @ 8:00 am - May 9 @ 5:00 pm
$1,250
This course will give students a foundational education in timber framing while they work as a group to build and complete a timber frame pavilion. Students will gain an understanding of the materials, tools and safety standards used in the timber framing industry.
*Courses are eligible for continuing education credits through the American Institute of Architects
Students will receive hands-on experience laying out, cutting, and assembling traditional joinery. At the same time, they will explore more modern methods of assembly, such as using structural screws. Students will learn square rule timber framing and intermediate framing square use.
On the last day of class, students raise the structure – a chance not only to celebrate their hard work, but also an opportunity to learn best practices of raising and rigging.
Learning Objectives
- Learn the basics of timer frame construction
- Learn to cut and assemble traditional and modern joinery
- Learn about different materials
- Learn the basics of biophilia
- Learn about joinery best practices with evidence from research done by the Timber Frame Engineering Council
- Build and raise a timber frame
- Learn square rule timber framing and intermediate framing square use
