Round Pole Timber FrameWorkshop
Sunday September 1 - Saturday the 14th, 2024
In this two-week hands-on round pole timber frame workshop we will build the frame for a 10x12 gable and hip roofed building based on a Japanese Tea House. We will build with round poles previously harvested during forest health and fire remediation work onsite. The workshop will briefly cover pole selection and pole peeling, with the primary focus being framing and chiseling of mortise and tenon joinery.
To clarify for folks whom are unfamiliar, traditional timber framing is the carving of female (mortice) and male (tenon) assembled together with a wooden peg. Traditionally, nails and screws are not used in assembly of the frame. This will will be a mix of traditional methods and tricks of the trade for a modern twist. We will share with you how to read simple building plans and will also have slide show nights giving overview of other projects and earthen infill options to inspire your creativity. Having focused on peoples learning, the final day of the workshop, if all have fully grasped the learning, we will assemble the frame. Below are CAD renderings of the building we will join.
