Fri, Apr 24
|Merck Forest & Farmland Center
Timber Framing 101
Join this 2 day hands on experience, in beginning timber frame skills. Use new skills to build your own timber frame mailbox post to take home at the end of the workshop.
Time & Location
Apr 24, 2026, 8:00 AM – Apr 25, 2026, 4:00 PM
Merck Forest & Farmland Center, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05768, USA
About the event
Have you ever looked at a timber frame structure and wondered how it was built? This course is for you! Designed for beginners with little or no prior experience, Timber Framing 101 gives you hands-on instruction in the fundamental techniques of this centuries-old craft.
Two-day workshop
April 24th, 8 am to 4 pm
April 25th, 8 am to 4 pm
Over two full days in Merck Forest's timber frame shop, you'll learn to read timber frame plans, handle traditional tools with confidence, and cut joinery, including mortises and tenons, using green wood harvested here. You'll build a mailbox post to take home. Each post is unique, shaped by the timber's natural character. Explore the Merck Forest landscape and see how thoughtful timber harvesting supports both skilled craft and a healthy forest. Whether you're drawn to traditional building, woodworking, or simply want to get your hands on the tools and materials…