Purely Post & Beam Online Course
Expert training and step-by-step guidance, without having to travel far away or spend thousands of dollars in tuition
Course Details
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!
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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Can you REALLY learn how to timber frame from an online course?
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For those who can make it to Maine, our in-person Purely Post-and-Beam class would be the best way to learn timber framing. But we understand that not everyone has the ability to drop everything for a week to come to our campus in Woolwich, Maine to do so. We fully believe this is the next-best thing and that YES, you can truly learn how to timber frame with the help of this online course!
We have worked hard to compile every last bit of content from our Purely Post-And-Beam course and put it in an easily digestible, video-by-video, online format. And not only that, but we’ve also tried to anticipate every question that you might ask as a student of our online course, since you don’t have the luxury of asking an instructor during class.
Our recommendation is that you first go through the course content from beginning to end before trying your hand at timber framing (rather than watching a singular video and then immediately trying to copy what you just watched). Then, once you acquire some timber framing tools and lumber, continue to use the course as a reference guide, coming back to specific sections to review as you practice your skills and eventually cut and raise your own timber frame structure!
"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 you're 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 post and beams timber framing I can't express enough how I am really enjoying these courses, they are simply awesome."
-Â Santiago Ventura
Want to spread out your tuition?
We've added an option to purchase the online course with a payment plan! You'll pay $233/month over three months for a total of $699.
ENROLL TODAYCourse Curriculum
Introduction to Purely Post & Beam Course
Essential Timberframing Tools
Tool Sharpening 101
Drafting & Design
How to Read Your Cut Sheets
Cutting Your Timbers To Length
The Layout Process
Cutting & Refining Joinery on a Post
Cutting & Refining Joinery on a Beam
Cutting & Refining Joinery on Joists & Braces
Cutting & Refining Joinery on a Rafter
Finishing Your Timbers
Engineering Theory & Application in Timber Framing
Timber Frame Assembly & House Tour
Laying Out, Cutting, & Refining a Scarf Joint
Bloopers & Behind-The-Scenes
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