We believe you can build your own home.
Since 1974 we've helped thousands of students learn the ins-and-outs of timber framing, general construction, and building science.
Online Course Offerings
Learn at your own pace from anywhere in the world.Â
Purely Post & Beam Online Course
12+ hrs of recorded video, downloadable PDF Cut Sheets for a 24' x 24' Timber Frame in both U.S. & Metric, access to Private Alumni-Only Facebook Group, get 10% off Shelter's Tool Store, and learn at your own pace!
SIP Construction Online Course
Learn about Shelter Institute’s favorite way of enclosing a Timber Frame structure with this companion to the Purely Post-And-Beam Online Course. Includes 3+ hours of recorded video, downloadable PDF packet, and you can learn at your own pace.
Sharpening Online Course
Whether you are new to woodworking, or a seasoned pro, you need sharp tools to succeed. 3+ hrs of recorded video, sharpening with different media at different price points, receive 10% off at Shelter Tools for life, and learn at your own pace!
Timber Frame Sawhorse Online Course
2+ hrs of recorded video, PDF design and cut sheets, receive 10% off at Shelter Tools for life, and learn at your own pace! We cover layout, marking and scoring, hand sawing, cutting and refining all of your joinery. Get started woodworking today with an extremely functional (and beautiful, the neighbors will be talking) set of sawhorses.
FREE Timber Framing Mini-Course
We've handpicked 1.5+ hours of content from our collection of Timber Framing Online Courses, and created this FREE course sampler that will walk you through cutting a Thru Tenon (an essential part of timber frame joinery!), and the basics of assembling a SIP panel wall.
Upcoming In-Person Courses
Try Our Free Mini Course!
We've handpicked 1.5+ hours of content from our collection of Timber Framing Online Courses, and created this FREE course sampler that will walk you through cutting a Thru Tenon (an essential part of timber frame joinery!), and the basics of assembling a SIP panel wall.
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Shelter is committed to working with our clients to create effective homes. We offer fine woodworking tools, Design Build services, real estate, and accredited classes in homebuilding.
At Shelter, we have been evolving durable, adaptable, energy-conscious building techniques since 1974.
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"This class was packed with useful knowledge while still being clear and concise. It uses a very practivally sized example structure and covers the entire process. Well worth the money and time. Very well done for an online version of such a hands on subject."
-Â Jared Caskey
"This course is the best bang for your buck if your unable to make it to the onsite course. Very informative and a great way to learn."
-Â Drew Skiff
"These courses are really great. As I have initiated my learning on posts and beams timber framing I can't express enough how I am really enjoying these courses, they are simply awesome."
- Santiago Ventura
Online Courses
Dive into the world of timber framing and woodworking with our comprehensive online courses.
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