Each course is a four-day, hands-on experience, where nine students will have the opportunity to build a complete timber frame and participate in every step of the process from harvesting trees to raising the finished structure, working with two expert instructors to learn the basics of sustainable forestry and sawmill operation, building design principles, and hands-on building techniques for constructing a simple frame.
Timber framing, sometimes referred to as post and beam building, is a historic way of building that uses specific joinery to erect a building made from large beams. The buildings are both rugged and beautiful. Timber frame construction can be a satisfying way to make use of harvested trees from personal woodlots to build a shed, barn, or even a house.
Tuition is $450 for Midcoast Conservancy and MOFGA members, and $500 for all others. Scholarships may be available; email info@midcoastconservancy.org to apply. Tuition includes use of all necessary tools and a Midcoast Conservancy membership.
Thank you to our partners at Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, Hancock Lumber, and Woodmizer Sawmills.
Please note that registration is required and capacity is limited to 9 people for each 4-day session.