Timber Framing Workshop: Building without nails
Spring 2023 Workshop

A 6-day introduction to timber framing at the Canelo Project. Come and join us for a traditional timber frame construction for our new and beautiful frame for a strawbale home in New Mexico.

You will learn the art of laying out a timber frame structure, cutting mortise and tenons both by hand and power tools, plus lumber selection and milling. You will gain a good understanding of tools and how to maintain them. We will also show you many examples of natural building and finishes here on the property. 

This structure is for a home in New Mexico, but we will test “raise” and assemble the timber frame on the final day of the workshop.

No experience required: This course is accessible from beginners with little experience to builders who want to learn the craft of timber framing. We want all to leave Canelo with the confidence to build your own small timber frame structure at home.