Instructors
Gerald David
Duluth, MN
Gerald has roots on both sides of the Atlantic: He was born and raised in Germany by an American mother and a German father. Upon completion of his apprenticeship as a Zimmermann he left his hometown of Aachen to live, travel, and work for three years as a traditional journeyman on the ‘Wanderschaft’. This journey took him throughout Germany, Europe, and the US where he moved in 2006. He now lives in Duluth with his Minnesotan wife.
Current Courses Offered by Gerald David
"Fachwerk" or German-Style Timber Framing
Instructors:
Gerald David
Explore the unique style and techniques of German-style timber framing, as well as the history of…
Tue, Jul 15th, 2025 – Mon, Jul 21st, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Gerald David
Log to Timber Frame - Building by Hand: Hewing Session
Are you tired of watching hewing videos on YouTube and want to get your own blisters? This course is…
Sat, Sep 27th, 2025 – Wed, Oct 1st, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Log to Timber Frame - Building by Hand: Joinery
During this session, we will transform the stacks of recently hand-hewn timbers into a 12’ by…
Fri, Oct 3rd, 2025 – Tue, Oct 7th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Past Courses Offered by Gerald David
Basic Timber Framing
Basic Timber Framing: Hand Tool Edition
Der Zimmererbock, the German Sawhorse: Building with Hand Tools
Design Your Own Timber Frame: Generating Working Drawings: Online Course
German-Style Timber Framing
German-Style Timber Framing Online Short Course
Log to Timber Building By Hand
Log to Timber: Building by Hand
Service Learning Project: Sturdy Stackable Sawhorses
Timber Frame: Build Your Own Smaller Frames
