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6 day course
Timber Framing
During 6 intensive and inspiring days you will gain practical and theoretical knowledge in how to build a smaller timber frame house according to the Square rule method – from first measurements to finished structure.
BUILD YOUR OWN TIMBER FRAMING HOUSE
15590 SEK / 1455£
This course provides a practical and theoretical introduction to traditional timber framing. Over six intensive days, you will take part in building and erecting a smaller timber frame house using the Square Rule method, from initial measurements to the finished structure, in an inspiring setting in Gränsfors, and full board and materials are included.
Payment for the course is made in SEK.
Course led by experienced carpenter Andreas Hipf
What will you learn?
Fundamentals of timber framing construction
The Square Rule method, from layout to erection
How to work with solid wood using traditional techniques
Joining and erecting timber frame structures
Practical use of traditional carving tools
During the course, participants jointly build a timber frame house of approximately 3 × 5 metres, with the goal of completing the erection during the course.
Who is the course for?
The course is suitable for both beginners and participants with some prior experience, depending on the course level.
No prior experience required
Open to anyone interested in traditional timber building
Minimum age: 16 years
Instruction in Swedish, English and German (depending on participants)
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Course Schedule
The course runs over six days and combines practical work sessions with regular breaks and shared meals. The programme also includes a guided tour of the forge and axe production, as well as time for review and reflection at the end of the course. Detailed information about schedules and content can be found in the full course programme.
Whats included?
Six days of instruction with an experienced carpenter
Sketching, drawings and course certificate
Accommodation in the village of Gränsfors
Breakfast, lunch and dinner at Restaurant Augustas
Coffee and fika morning and afternoon
Materials and sawn timber used during the course
Course literature: Timber Framing by Ulrik Hjort Lassen
Use of Gränsfors Bruk tools during the course
Free access to the wood-fired sauna and the Axe Museum
Guided tour of Gränsfors Bruk’s forge and axe production
Water bottle with Gränsfors Bruk logo
20% discount on most products in Gränsfors Bruk’s factory store during the course
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Booking
You will be redirected to our booking system where you see available courses, dates and can book and pay for your course.
For the timber framing course, a registration of interest is made with a registration fee.
For questions, reservations or gift cards, please contact courses@visitsagaliden.se
FAQ
Forge your own axe
April 9-10
April 17-18
April 23-24
You have a 14-day right of cancellation when you book a course with full cancellation up to one month before the start of the course. See our full cancellation policy here.
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