Expert training and step-by-step guidance, without having to travel far away or spend thousands in tuition
Dive into the world of timber framing and woodworking with our comprehensive online courses. Designed and taught by expert instructors, our online courses provide you with the flexibility to learn at your own pace, from the comfort of your home. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced craftsman seeking to refine your skills, our courses offer in-depth, engaging content to help you achieve your goals. Possibly most importantly, our courses aren't boring, we promise.
Online Course Offerings
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 Instituteā€™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+Ā hrs of recorded video,Ā sharpening with different media at different price points, receive 10% off at Shelter Tools for life, and learn at your own pace!
Timber Frame SawhorseĀ 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!Ā 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.
Easy 5 stars
"I believe the entire team did an incredible job of breaking down each individual component, and process of building a timber frame structure. It was very easy to follow, the questions I had while watching were anticipated by all the instructors which was very helpful. I think my favorite part about this course is that I get to go back and rewatch the videos (I'm watching the course for a second time right now haha). I am a visual learner, so being able to go back whenever I want to refresh on a certain aspect will really help me as time goes on. Thank you Pat, Blueberry, Gaius, Gabe and anyone else who was involved! The work you do is incredible."
- Anthony Faller
Absolutely spectacular!
"This online class is thorough, easy to understand, hilarious at times, And full of charm. Cannot say enough good things about this course. Well done shelter institute! My lumber mill arrives in two month but my journey to building my family's home started with taking this course. You truly changed our lives by making something that seemed impossible totally attainable!"
-Ā Tom Rodriguez
Money well spent
"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."
-Ā Drew Skiff
The Very Best Selection of Fine Woodworking Tools
If it's in our tool shack, it's superior quality and don't crack! We aspire to provide excellent quality equipment, tried and tested in our lifetime. With capable hands and proper care it will last you a lifetime. Browse Timber Framing Tools, Hand Saws, Carving Knives, Axes, Work Benches and more.
