BUSINESS PRACTICES FOR TIMBER FRAMERS

Heartwood School Johnson Hill Road, Washington, MA, United States

We may know how to design and cut the ultimate timber frame, but do we know how to build our business for success? Overview: We will answer your business questions through small groups and informal discussions. Topics will include: starting up a business (legal structure, insurance), marketing, sales, operations (employees, management), contracts and contract types, […]

$450

Timber Framing Intensive: March 24 – April 12, 2025

Heartwood School Johnson Hill Road, Washington, MA, United States

March 24th- April 12, 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 […]

$3950

Event Series TIMBER FRAMING

TIMBER FRAMING

Heartwood School Johnson Hill Road, Washington, MA, United States

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 […]

$1350

Event Series TIMBER FRAMING

TIMBER FRAMING

Heartwood School Johnson Hill Road, Washington, MA, United States

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 […]

$1350

Timber Framing Intensive: July 7 – 26, 2025

Heartwood School Johnson Hill Road, Washington, MA, United States

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 […]

$3950

Event Series TIMBER FRAMING

TIMBER FRAMING

Heartwood School Johnson Hill Road, Washington, MA, United States

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 […]

$1350