Square Rule Timber Framing

This two-day class, which takes place indoors, is designed for both beginner and intermediate timber framing students. You will learn about all of the steps involved in planning and executing a square rule, post-and-beam timber frame structure, and construct one on the HRMM campus under the guidance of timber framer Wayne Ford. The group will measure and cut pieces, using mortise and tenon joinery, and then assemble the structural frame, followed by adding girts, rafters, and purlins to accomplish a finished structure.

Because this session of the class will incorporate some pieces cut in a previous introductory class, it is a hybrid of our standard Introduction and Advanced classes, making it suitable for both beginners and more advanced students wishing to strengthen their skills. 

We encourage you to become a museum member (for as little as $30/year) to receive 10-15% off class tuition. You must be a current member on the date of registering to receive your discount. Please login to activate your member discount. To become a new member, please sign up here, or call 845-338-0071.

Dates: Sat.-Sun., Jan. 25-26, 9 AM - 5 PM
Instructor: Wayne Ford
Class size (max.): 6 
Attendance (min.): 2*
Skill level: beginner and intermediate
Prerequisites: none

Registration (per person)**
Household Member & Above: $385
Individual Member: $404
General Public: $445
Bring a Partner: $200**
Register By: Jan. 22

*Classes that do not meet the minimum attendance number may be cancelled or rescheduled. If so, you will receive a full refund, or class credit, regardless of the cancellation date.

**For an additional reduced price, students can bring a partner to class. This is a great opportunity to learn together. Select the "Bring a Partner" option when checking out. This ticket must accompany someone registering at full price.

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.