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Timber Framing

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Currently Scheduled Timber Framing Courses

Most North House courses are designed for students 18+, but many welcome youth under age 18, and several allow for a young person to attend and receive our Intergenerational Discount of 25% off their tuition if they sign up with a full-paying adult.

You can find the courses with the Intergenerational Discount here. The information about specific ages allowed is in the course's description.

"Fachwerk" or German-Style Timber Framing

Explore the unique style and techniques of German-style timber framing, as well as the history of…
Tue, Sep 8th, 2026 - Mon, Sep 14th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Gerald David

Basic Timber Framing

Learn the planning, layout, and joinery necessary to construct a traditional timber frame (post and…
Wed, Sep 2nd, 2026 - Sun, Sep 6th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Clark Bremer, Alo Osberg
Fri, May 14th, 2027 - Tue, May 18th, 2027
9am-5pm each day

Grindbygg Timber Frame Construction: Build Your Own

Grindbygg is a distinctive style of timber frame structure traditionally found along the coastal…

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Tue, Aug 25th, 2026 - Mon, Aug 31st, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Mike Loeffler

Hand Sketching for Timber Framing and Woodworking

Despite the ubiquitous nature of AI, we believe the world still needs-- and maybe even prefers-- a…
Sat, Sep 5th, 2026 - Sun, Sep 6th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Fred Sklenar

Outdoor Timbered Benches

A sturdy, timbered outdoor bench will invite years of use and is perfect for long conversations, a…
Thu, Apr 1st, 2027 - Sun, Apr 4th, 2027
Days 1-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-1pm
Instructor: Randy Schnobrich

Timber Frame: Build Your Own Smaller Frames

Tired of unimaginative, small outbuilding kits available from your local lumberyard? Explore all the…
Mon, Apr 19th, 2027 - Tue, Apr 27th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Andrew Albertson

Traditional Building: Grindbygg Construction

This course focuses on the construction of a traditional Norwegian timber-framed building from the…
Tue, May 4th, 2027 - Wed, May 12th, 2027
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Trond Oalann