Introduction to Traditional Timber Framing course 2025



The basics of timber frames spelt out. Terms, traditional techniques/hand tools AND locally sourced timber.


Start at the beginning with mortise and tenons, studs, soleplates, wallplates, jowls, pegs, braces and tie beams.


Participants will be able to practice working with ‘green’ oak on a live project - the construction of a free-standing gallery platform to go inside bay 3 of the Long House. This will involve cutting mortice and tenon joints for posts and rails, and fitting curved braces.


Whether you're a home-owner, or thinking of building  - this course provides a great understanding of how a timber frame is constructed.


Tutor: William Clement-Smith and trhe Orchard Barn Team

Date: Tuesday 24th June 2025

Timing: 9.30-4.00

Venue: Orchard Barn, Ringshall, Mid Suffolk, IP14 2LY

IHBC CPD certification available

2024 PRICE HELD UNTIL 1ST MARCH 2025, THEREAFTER £250


Traditional Timber Framing



  Hand cutting a mortise