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Timber Frame Workshop


  • Hidden Valley Nature Center 131 Egypt Road Jefferson, ME, 04348 United States (map)

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 hands-on process from designing and cutting timbers to raising the finished structure while working with two expert instructors.

Framing with large dimensional timbers is a traditional method of erecting buildings of any size from houses to barns.  Adding to the fun we make use of historic mortis and tenon joinery, a method that predates modern fasteners like bolts and nails.  These 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 your own house, barn, or any outbuilding.

Midcoast Conservancy does not provide overnight accommodations as a part of this workshop, but there are rustic cabins and campsites at HVNC available for rent.

Days will begin at 8 AM and end at approximately 4 PM. Additional details will be included with your registration confirmation.

Tuition is $450 for Midcoast Conservancy and MOFGA members and $500 for all others.
Registration is required and capacity is limited to 9 people per session.


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