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Natural Building – Timber Frame Construction #1
January 7 - January 12
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DESCRIPTION
Learn the art of square rule timber framing with the Rancho Mastatal team in this 6 day intensive workshop.
During the workshop we will be building a portion of our new bunkhouse. All the joinery and techniques that would be used to build any size building.
Through classroom and practical sessions participants will gain skills to build a structure utilizing the square rule method of timber framing which results in mortise and tenon joinery secured by handmade wooden pegs instead of nails.
On site students can learn from and get inspired by a multitude of naturally built structures that have been constructed at the Ranch and in the small rural community of Mastatal since 2001 including 12 separate timber frame structures.
Students will stay at the Ranch’s amazing facilities and in addition to learning about timber framing will be exposed to a host of other sustainable living projects including a methane digester, composting toilets, permaculture designed gardens and orchards, fermented food products and much more. It promises to a fun-filled, productive and instructional course for everyone involved.
instructor(s)/teaching organization bio(s)
Rancho Mastatal Building Team
The building team at Rancho Mastatal has 20 years of experience building naturally in this ecosystem. We have built a dozen timber frame structures on our campus and have hosted numerous timber frame workshops over the years.
course start and ARRIVAl dates
The class begins at 7.30 a.m. on January 7. The night before the class begins, January 6, is included in the cost of the class. Â You must arrive before 6.30pm the night before, we will not be able to attend you after this time.
course end and departure dates
The last day of the class is January 12. Â The night of January 12 is included in the cost of the class.
COST
US$950
Cost includes food, lodging and course instruction.
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