Woodworking Workshop: Timber Framing
Schedule
Thu Apr 09 2026 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, BA6 9TT Glastonbury, United Kingdom | Glastonbury, EN
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Discover the tradition of timber framing and learn how raw, axe-hewn logs become the bones of a building.Over two days, you’ll learn the essential skills of scribing, cutting, and joining timber using only hand tools, while exploring the methods that early medieval craftspeople relied on to raise their homes and halls.
Your work will contribute to a living heritage project that transforms trees into a standing timber frame building.
What you’ll learn:
• The basics of timber frame construction
• How to scribe and cut traditional joints
• Use of hand tools: axes, chisels, and saws
• Early medieval methods of marking and measuring frames
• Collaborative building techniques leading to a frame raising
No prior experience is required. A general level of fitness is recommended due to the physical nature of the activity.
Booking required, £180, including a hot beverage and refreshments.
Please note, this two-day workshop is for 18+ only.
Visit our website for more information: https://swheritage.org.uk/events/woodworking-workshop-timber-framing/
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Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Westhay, BA6 9TT Glastonbury, United Kingdom, Avalon Marshes Centre, Shapwick Road, Glastonbury, BA6 9TU, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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