Square Rule Timber Framing 2

This two-day course is designed for students who took Introduction to Square Rule Timber Framing. Participants will learn and assist in the construction of a square rule, post-and-beam timber frame structure on the HRMM campus. The group will assemble previously cut mortise and tenon joints and join the structural frames and add girts, rafters, and purlins to accomplish a finished structure. This course is suitable for both beginners and more advanced students wishing to strengthen their skills. Students may have the opportunity to purchase the structure at materials cost.

Dates: Fri., Nov. 10, 9 AM - 5 PM
Sat., Nov. 11, 9 AM - 5 PM
Instructor: Wayne Ford & Tim Otis
Class size (max.): 8
Skill level: intermediate
Prerequisites: Intro. to Square Rule Timer Framing class or equivalent experience

Registration
Household Member & Above: $300*
Individual Member: $315*
General Public: $350
Joint Instruction**: $75
Register By: Wed., Nov. 8, 2023

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**For an additional fee, students are welcomed to bring a second builder to the class. This is a great opportunity to learn and have fun together. Joint instruction must be accompanied with someone taking the full instruction and purchasing a kit. Select the "Joint Instruction" option when checking out.

Instructor: Wayne Ford is a master woodworker and shipwright with extensive timber framing experience. His decades of boatbuilding experience includes participating in the restoration of the sloop Woody Guthrie and the sloop Clearwater. He teaches a wide range of woodworking classes, YouthBoat boatbuilding, timber framing, and special project classes at the Wooden Boat School.