Timber frame class Fall 2018
This Timber frame class goes far beyond simply joining and raising a frame. We strive to convey an understanding of the whole picture, what is needed to build a home, barn or shop from the ground up.
The ambitious goal for this Timber frame class can be summed up as “tree and stone to roof and bed”, and it includes detailed discussions and examples on everything from splitting and carving stones, their placements and employment as a foundation to tree selection, wood processing, drying and storage, all the way down to healthy natural insulation methods.
Our Timber frame class learning environment is a fluidic and organic one, with no set in stone class titles, it is purely dynamic and dependent upon each students needs and wants. We might start a day with tool sharpening and finish with a demonstration that night of hand planing and dimensioning lumber with hand tools. The sky is the limit, but each class will cover the minimum list below;
- Tree selection and “reading” the wood for best application
- Advanced asian Timber frame methods proven agaisnt seismic events
- Care and sharpening of all necessary traditional hand tools
- Stone plinth foundations
- Line rule layout of timbers
- Storey pole layout and cutting traditional joints
- Traditional rigging and raising methods
- Roofing, flooring, siding and insulation options and best application.
- All traditional hand tools will be supplied for the students, but students are welcome to bring their own tools if they choose.
Location:
Our homestead is located in Morgan County KY about 20 miles from Morehead KY. It is about the same distance from West Liberty and Sandy Hook KY. Detailed directions and maps will be provided to students after registering for a class.
Accommodations:
Camping sites, parking, water and showers on our property is covered by the registration fee. We will have an outdoor shower and outhouses available on site for student use. Wireless internet and device charging can also be had at our property.
Mrs Chickadee will be preparing three delicious healthy meals per day.
If camping is not your style, there are several lodging options nearby, the Days inn of west liberty and Little Sandy Lodge of Sandy hook being two of the closest. Many lodging options are to be had in Morehead as well a bit further away.
- Class dates: Sunday Sep 30th – Saturday October 06 2018.
- Class registration is $850 per student or $1550 for couples or friends.
- Class size is limited to 12 students.