Timber Frame Joinery & Design

Using locally available timber, we will design and construct a modestly sized timber frame, working mostly with hand tools. Power tools will not be categorically excluded; noise, safety and preference will be considered. Good structure, stylistic integrity, authentic joinery choices, and an appropriate layout system (square-rule for nineteenth century American, French-scribe for medieval European, Japanese for a tea-house) timber selection, tool sharpening, precision joinery…

Tuition: $250, Materials Fee: $50 and up, Lab Fee; $15