Advanced Timber Framing - 4 practical days of traditional techniques


Get hands-on experience and skills reinstating a 1580 Suffolk Long House timber frame.

Using essentially Medieval techniques you will learn how to cut and joint the components of a ground and first floor frame.

Not a formal taught course, but practical  days working alongside Rick Lewis and the Orchard Barn Team progressing the replica Suffolk Long House frame. Course Outline

Some carpentry experience needed. These four days are perfect for improvers, home-owners, conservation officers, architects, carpenters, builders, engineers, and anyone with a love of traditional timber framing who wants to get involved in the practical carpentry of a big timber frame.

Date/time: 9.00-4.00 Tuesday 20th - Friday 23rd March 2018

Advanced Timber Framing Course 2 is 25th - 29th June

Main Tutor: Rick Lewis of Traditional Oak Carpentry

Hands-on experience and learning on the live reinstatement of our Suffolk Long House! March course is now FULL, places available on June course

Course Fee



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