Host Your Own Timber Frame Course

This is suitable for groups of 8 - 12 who would like to learn timber framing. It is ideal for family groups who would like to build a small cottage or structure on a property. At the end of the course the 16 x 20 frame is yours to keep. The frame would cost less than a traditional frame because you supply the labour.

Timber frame raising
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Traditional joinery
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16x20 garden shed
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Host Responsibilities:

  • Washroom or port-a-potty (depending on location)
  • Coffee and drinks for morning break.
  • Minimum of 8 people and a maximum of 12 students to participate.
  • Purchase materials necessary for building 16 x 20 frame (@$2,500)
  • Provide off-site lodging for the instructor (@$600)
  • Signed waiver for any damage done to property by students
  • Flat surface to raise frame
  • A work shelter for students - i.e. a rental tent, barn, etc.

Gibson Timber Frames Supplies:

  • One staff to instruct the 6 day course
  • All the tools to run the course
  • Manuals - Gives information about tools, safety and includes two sets of plans (a sawhorse and a garden shed)
  • Administration assistance if needed. Gibson's can collect the tuition and forward it to the host if necessary.

The cost for hosting a course is $5,000 + GST. Each course that is run has unique circumstances. The above is a guideline of costs involved. Please call if you have special concerns about running a course and Gibson's will try to help you in any way possible.

HOST A TIMBER FRAME COURSE TODAY!
IT IS A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE THAT YOU WILL NEVER FORGET.

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