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2008 Timber Framing Workshops at Fox Maple School
Introductory Timber Framing, June 2-7, 2008. Tuition $875 Advanced Timber Framing, June 9-14, 2008. Tuition $875 Combined Intro & Advanced TF, June 2-14, 2008. Tuition $1,750 Registration Form 2008 Traveling Timber Framing Workshops scroll down for additional Traveling Workshop info 2008 Natural Building Workshops Schedule 3 Day Natural Enclosure Systems, May 28-30, 2008. Tuition $450 Costa Rica
Asturias, Spain Timber Framing Workshop: July 19-26, 2008 Our first European TF workshop will take place in the northern province of Asturias, Spain. Asturias is a northern Spanish province of mountains and sea shores that borders with the Cantabrian Sea, shoulderd by the provinces of Galicia to the west and Cantabíra, Pais Vasco to the east. It's a celtic culture with bagpipes and their own version of haggis! Asturias also has a deep rooted timber framing tradition. One of my favorite examples are the timber framed/slate roofed granarios that dot the countryside. Additional Traveling Workshops in 2008 will be posted as they are confirmed. Timber Framing Workshops at FMSTB in Maine Design Seminars
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Garro of San Luis, Costa Rica suffered spinal injuries in a car accident. Johnny, who is 25, has been a key asset to our program in Costa Rica since 2001. We are seeking donations to cover his medical costs. Johnny turned the mallets in the photo to the right. For more info 
The Fox Maple School Booklet is available to download. The 40 page booklet provides a comprehensive overview of our workshops and educational program including specifics of what each type of course entails, tools and supplies to bring, as well as a full description of the Fox Maple campus, how it was built, CAD drawings of the timber frames, photos and descriptions of the processes, including natural clay building and thatching. In itself an educational tool. It is also what we send to all workshop registrants in our confirmation packets. A must have for all students. To download click on the link below. 
February 26-March 8, 2008
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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 $175. Registration Form
Introductory Timber Framing Workshop at Fox Maple School in Maine
June 2-7, 2008
This is a hands-on workshop in which we will build a complete timber frame using traditional joinery details. Joinery design, timber selection, layout and cutting will be a primary emph
asis with particular attention being paid to the art of perfect execution. Each joint will be systematically laid out and cut by students, allowing the opportunity to gain the first hand knowledge of joinery layout, and the feel of cutting a timber frame in the traditional manner. Throughout the process we attempt to instill the confidence and ability to cut a frame on your own.
This workshop begins with a one day design seminar. Tuition $875, Registration Form
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Advanced Timber Framing Workshop at Fox Maple School in Maine
June 9-14, 2008
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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 $875. Registration Form
Combined Intro & Advanced Timber Framing June 2-14, 2008
Complete and comprehensive for the serious student. For those wishing to enter our apprenticeship program, the Combined course is the required curriculum. Tuition: $1,750. Registration Form
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Workshop and Seminar Overviews
Design Seminars
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.
Introductory Timber Framing
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.
Advanced Timber Framing
the same results every time. Perfection! This is not a light course. Be ready to extend your limits, and as a result your talent. We highly suggest that you hone your math and trigonometry skills before you attend this workshop.
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
Traveling workshops may be sponsored by timber frame companies or community groups. 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.
What's Included, What's Not
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. 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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