Dates and times
More info
Course commences 9.30 am to 5.00 pm daily
Cost
£460 (with lunch) accommodation available at Denmark Farm
Course summary

Utilize the natural beauty and low impact nature of roundwood timber framing to create structures ranging from simple sheds and shelters to your own home or barn.

If you’ve always dreamed of building your own bespoke home this five day roundwood timber framing course will provide you with the skills that you need. Under the expert tuition of craftsman Jamie Miller of Ty Pren, you will learn all the basic techniques for design and construction of your own project.

Course Programme:

Day 1. Why roundwood? a look at the woods, timber selection and grading. Stripping poles for construction.
Day 2. Framing bed and layout of frame. Marking up and position of joints.
Day 3. Work on frame.
Day 4. Bracing and Truss work.
Day 5. Finish frame and raise.

An Organic lunch is provided on each workday (please let us know if you have any dietary requirements).

You will need steel toe cap boots and are welcome to bring along any tools you might have and like to use.

Location is in a woodland in Llangybi (not at Denmark Farm Conservation Centre). Location details and meeting point will be confirmed after registration.

Other teachers
Jamie Miller
Apprentice teachers
No apprentice teacher places available on this course
Course type
Specialist
Course is face to face
Course contact email
Contact name
Mara Morris
Contact telephone number
01570 493 358

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