Timber Frame Sustainability
A career in timber framing can be a very rewarding. Our 40 week program will teach you the skills you need to hit the ground running. The SBWI timber framing program was developed in partnership with the Timber Framers Guild.
Upon completion of the program you will earn a diploma in timber framing. During the course you will learn several valuable skills including safe work practices, drawing and specifications for timber design, timber management and conversion, timber grading, trade practices, timber framing techniques, joinery, tools and equipment, raising & rigging, conservation techniques, and finishing.
Your education will consist of classroom work and hands-on building. You will gain experience by building several different timber frame projects.
As you graduate from the program with your diploma, you will have the experience necessary to join the timber framing industry, start your own business, or continue your education.
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Photo provided by the Timber Framers Guild.
Can anyone become a student?
Yes. Anyone, regardless of woodworking background or experience. We accept all levels from complete beginners to experienced professionals looking to further their education and resume.
Students of the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute come from all walks of life. They are veterans, high-school students & graduates, college students, professors, white collar professionals, farmers, all with diverse backgrounds.
Everyone has the common desire to learn new skills and become more self sufficient through the art of wood. Students of SBWI become life-long friends, sharing the unique experience of creating.