Timberfest 2026

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!    

Timber Grading Workshop

Join the Timber Frame Engineering Council and Timber Framers Guild from April 23-25, 2026, for a Timber Grading Workshop at the Rocky Mountain Joinery Center in Lafayette, Colorado. Who should attend: Engineers, architects, timber frame carpenters, sawmill operators,...

Timbered Sawhorse Trestles: Women & Non-Binary Session

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...

Harvest and Mill Your Own Lumber Class: August Session

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...

Harvest and Mill Your Own Lumber Class: May Session

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...