The Meditative Craft of Timber Framing
March 19 - 23, 2025 (Wednesday through Sunday): The Meditative Craft of Timber Framing
May 14 - 18, 2025 (Wednesday through Sunday): The Meditative Craft of Timber Framing
Ashland, Oregon
NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
You will learn :
Wood selection - correct orientation, maximizing strength and best expression
Shop drawings - EcoNest timber frame grid system and joinery details
Layout - precision and accuracy
Joinery - fabricating mortise and tenon joinery with hand and power tools
Sharpening - Japanese water stones, gain proficiency in giving your chisels, slicks and planes a supreme cutting edge
Assembly - mate and peg joints into bents and walls
Raising - erect and tune a timber frame
*Please note: Suggested Tool Investment $300-$400. You will receive a detailed list of required tools upon registration.
Why handcraft timber frames today when AI can do it for you? I ask all my timber frame students this question and here are a few of the responses:
“For the pure joy of it.”
“Crafting wood puts me in touch with nature.”
“Timber framing is fun.”
“I love the camaraderie here. There is a profound sense of purpose, meaning, and sensibility.”
“Timber frames are timeless.”
“I love the physicality of using my body in a way that engages my heart and mind.”
“Timber framing feeds my soul.”
“It feels so natural, so simple...”
“I feel this craft is a way of life , a reverent way.”
“Timber framing feels like a spiritual practice.”
“Timber framing gives me energy and a sense of belonging on this planet.”
These reasons and more compel me and craftsmen throughout history to share their love of this craft.
March 19 - 23, 2025 (Wednesday through Sunday): The Meditative Craft of Timber Framing
May 14 - 18, 2025 (Wednesday through Sunday): The Meditative Craft of Timber Framing
Ashland, Oregon
NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
You will learn :
Wood selection - correct orientation, maximizing strength and best expression
Shop drawings - EcoNest timber frame grid system and joinery details
Layout - precision and accuracy
Joinery - fabricating mortise and tenon joinery with hand and power tools
Sharpening - Japanese water stones, gain proficiency in giving your chisels, slicks and planes a supreme cutting edge
Assembly - mate and peg joints into bents and walls
Raising - erect and tune a timber frame
*Please note: Suggested Tool Investment $300-$400. You will receive a detailed list of required tools upon registration.
Why handcraft timber frames today when AI can do it for you? I ask all my timber frame students this question and here are a few of the responses:
“For the pure joy of it.”
“Crafting wood puts me in touch with nature.”
“Timber framing is fun.”
“I love the camaraderie here. There is a profound sense of purpose, meaning, and sensibility.”
“Timber frames are timeless.”
“I love the physicality of using my body in a way that engages my heart and mind.”
“Timber framing feeds my soul.”
“It feels so natural, so simple...”
“I feel this craft is a way of life , a reverent way.”
“Timber framing feels like a spiritual practice.”
“Timber framing gives me energy and a sense of belonging on this planet.”
These reasons and more compel me and craftsmen throughout history to share their love of this craft.
March 19 - 23, 2025 (Wednesday through Sunday): The Meditative Craft of Timber Framing
May 14 - 18, 2025 (Wednesday through Sunday): The Meditative Craft of Timber Framing
Ashland, Oregon
NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
You will learn :
Wood selection - correct orientation, maximizing strength and best expression
Shop drawings - EcoNest timber frame grid system and joinery details
Layout - precision and accuracy
Joinery - fabricating mortise and tenon joinery with hand and power tools
Sharpening - Japanese water stones, gain proficiency in giving your chisels, slicks and planes a supreme cutting edge
Assembly - mate and peg joints into bents and walls
Raising - erect and tune a timber frame
*Please note: Suggested Tool Investment $300-$400. You will receive a detailed list of required tools upon registration.
Why handcraft timber frames today when AI can do it for you? I ask all my timber frame students this question and here are a few of the responses:
“For the pure joy of it.”
“Crafting wood puts me in touch with nature.”
“Timber framing is fun.”
“I love the camaraderie here. There is a profound sense of purpose, meaning, and sensibility.”
“Timber frames are timeless.”
“I love the physicality of using my body in a way that engages my heart and mind.”
“Timber framing feeds my soul.”
“It feels so natural, so simple...”
“I feel this craft is a way of life , a reverent way.”
“Timber framing feels like a spiritual practice.”
“Timber framing gives me energy and a sense of belonging on this planet.”
These reasons and more compel me and craftsmen throughout history to share their love of this craft.