TIMBER STRUCTURES
Timber Framing Courses
We offer timber framing courses in which you will build with us a timber frame in green oak.
This practice piece will give students an understanding of traditional layout methods using a scribe and rule and will cover all aspects of contemporary frame construction.
You will layout, mark and cut traditional mortise and tenon, dovetail and scarf joints in large section green timber. Finishing methods for frames will also be shown and discussed.
Its a very hands-on course working with both modern and traditional tools but the theory behind timber frame building is also covered including areas such as the conversion and arrangement of timber and land and planning issues for various types of construction.
Timber frame students at work
Timber frame students assembling a truss
A delicious lunch will provided every day, camping is free or as an alternative there are two very good B&Bs locally. Two friendly local pubs are in walking distance from the yard for evening meals and the odd beverage. Onsite cooking facilities are also available. The course will take place outdoors at Woodenways yard in Holcombe Rogus, in the beautiful north Devon country. Tools and materials will be provided. Bring your own personal safety equipment (steel toe cap boots, safety goggles, gloves, all weather clothing).
Timber frame students in the covered yard
Timber frame students admiring their handy work
Courses dates will be posted here later in the year to coincide with our work and demand for the courses.
The cost of the course will be £450 per person. A deposit of £150 will be required at the time of booking.
For more information on our Timber Framing Courses give Peter a call on: 07792 729 888