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Timber Framing Workshops and more...
Timber Framing Mallets. We Fox Maple's Indigenous Peoples Community Building Initiative (IPCBI) projects always seem to elevate to another level. To download our latest IPCBI newsletter in a pdf file, click on the following link.
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Timber Framing Workshops at Fox Maple School
Our spring courses generally begin the first two weeks in June Introductory Timber Framing. Tuition $1,175 Advanced Timber Framing. Tuition $1,250 Combined Intro & Advanced TF. Tuition $2,350 Click here for dates Summer/Fall 2013 Timber Framing Workshops scroll down for additional Traveling Workshop info Natural Building Workshops Schedule Spring 3 Day Natural Enclosure Systems. Tuition $675. Costa Rica
Tuition $1,475. Tuition includes home stay lodging with community members and all meals.
Design Seminars
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Frame cut in the Introductory TF Workshop in Medway, Mass, Spring,1998
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Design seminars at FMSTB provide a broad overview of building the whole-house, with an emphasis on the systems, mechanics and techniques which are unique to traditional timber framing. Site planning, foundation design, mechanical systems, enclosure systems (stress skin and natural alternatives) and cost estimating are a few of the topics covered. Our goal is to assist Builders, Architects, Engineers, aspiring owner builders, and novice timber framers in ways to integrate traditional methods of building that incorporate a high level of craftsmanship and durability, through highly crafted examples. This approach will solve many design problems by defining a direct course of action, and allow the experienced timber framer or professional builder to expand their expertise. We encourage participants to bring their own plans or rough drawings to be used as working models to be discussed in the seminar.
Design Seminars are included in all 6 day workshops.
For Design Seminar only Tuition is $275. Registration Form
This workshop begins with a one day design seminar. Tuition $1,175, Registration Form
"How do I begin to thank you for this experience which has been life changing?
I have always been a carpenter; you have helped to awaken the master who lives within me in spirit.
In this uncertain world, know that you indeed make a difference. Those who truly embrace the experience will craft with a new respect for the materials and the people whom they will serve... a tribute to our combined efforts and experience at Fox Maple. Vive Jean-Claude" R. Ahrens, Basking Ridge, NJ
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Fall 2005 advanced project was a hip and valley roof system surrounding the Bath House. | |||
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Setting the 4 valley compound system cut in the Spring 2003 Advanced workshop into the frame, cut in the previous weeks Intro course. | |
This approach allows even the most complex roof frames to be understood as only a combination of simple right triangles. In the workshop we will cut and raise a compound hip or valley frame, allowing ample time for discussion of joinery and design theories for a variety of complex roof framing applications.
The theory and mechanics of hip and valley roof framing are covered in-depth in this 6 day workshop. Previous timber framing experience is required if taken as a stand-alone workshop, or available to students who have attended a Fox Maple Introductory Timber Framing Course. This is a serious workshop experience, be ready to extend your talents. Tuition $1,250. Includes a copy of Advanced Timber Framing by Steve Chappell. Registration Form
Combined Intro & Advanced Timber Framing
Complete and comprehensive for the serious student. For those wishing to enter our apprenticeship program, the Combined course is the required curriculum. Tuition: $2,350. Registration Form
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One day design seminars precede all of our multi-day
Introductory workshops held at the school in Maine. Design seminars offer a great opportunity to gain a working understanding of all the aspects of building a timber frame house, from basic design and joinery, to the completion of the home. With the help of slides, chalkboard and CAD drawings, we'll walk through all of the steps of building a timber frame home, unravel some myths and solve some mysteries.
The design seminar explores the history and development of timber framing in addition to addressing the problems which are likely to confront a contractor unfamiliar with contemporary timber framing. From foundation through completion, our focus is on assisting aspiring owner builders in solving their own design problems, and allowing Architects, Engineers, and experienced builders to expand their expertise.
The workshop frame is designed specifically for instruction, combining a broad variety of joinery details, with close attention paid to setting up systems and approaches that will result in perfect joinery, every time.
Compound roof framing is nothing more than a combination of simple right triangles. By first creating a visual image, then translating this mental image to paper using simple sketches, each triangle can be isolated, allowing the builder to determine its physical dimensions and angles through trigonometry.
In this hands-on workshops we apply systems and theory in the construction of a Joined Timber Frame hip and valley roof frame designed specifically for instruction. Return to list
Traveling workshops may be sponsored by timber frame companies or not-for-profit community groups who would like to build a timber frame for the greater community good. If you would like information on how you can sponsor a workshop in your area, email us at Contact (include mailing address) or give us a call at 207-935-3720.
All workshops at Fox Maple include light breakfast and a hearty lunch, a Fox Maple T-shirt, and a copy of A Timber Framer's Workshop by Steve Chappell. Advanced workshops include a copy of ADVANCED Timber Framing, by Steve Chappell. Camping is available on the grounds, and equipped campgrounds are close by. Local Bed and Breakfasts offer special rates to all students (about $30 per night). A wide choice of restaurants and motels are within 10 miles. Complete info will be included in all confirmation packets sent to workshop registrants. Traveling workshops include the basic meal / T-shirt / Book package, and lodging info will be available upon registration. Return to list
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