2025
In-Person,
Hands-On
Workshops
& Trainings
"Every program we offer is structured to give you a comprehensive, positive experience of learning to timber frame." -Ricardo Sierra
Spring Timber Framing Skills Intensive
April 21-26, 2025
Cherry Valley, New York
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A solid immersion into the art and practice of timber framing, including design, sharpening, cutting and raising a frame to show the full process.
All Hands On Instruction
No Experience Necessary
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Our longest and most detailed class!
Saw Horse, Pegs & Shave Horse Workshop
May 30-June 1, 2025
Cherry Valley, New York
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Learn and make two critical ingredients for every timber framer's workshop- the Saw Horse and the Shave Horse.
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Before we can cut beams, we need a place to hold them at the right height.
We also need a way to make the hardwood pegs for assembling the frame, and a Shave Horse is the traditional way!
All Hands On Instruction
No Experience Necessary
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Take Your Work Home Option available!
Timber Framing Skills Retreat for Teens
July 29-August 1, 2025
Cherry Valley, New York
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This course gives teens the skills they need to take their woodworking and carpentry experience to the next level! Participants learn to use hand tools to create strong, beautiful structures that hold their value for generations.
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All Hands On Instruction
No Experience Necessary
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Only 4 spaces left!
From a former Apprentice:
Rafters &
Scarf Joinery
Workshop
November 6-9, 2025
Cherry Valley, New York
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Four days of learning traditional timber framing, including design, sharpening, cutting and chiseling beams to create a timber frame. We cover a LOT of skills and give you what you need to know to start making your own projects!
All Hands On Instruction
No Experience Necessary​
Fall Timber Framing Skills Workshop
November 6-9, 2025
Cherry Valley, New York
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Four days of learning traditional timber framing, including design, sharpening, cutting and chiseling beams to create a timber frame. We cover a LOT of skills and give you what you need to know to start making your own projects!
All Hands On Instruction
No Experience Necessary​
Becoming a Timber Framer
Online Training
On Demand, Self Paced
Online Training
Coming June 2025
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This is a course for anyone who wants to learn to timber frame but can't take the time off for an in-person class, which, including travel, can be considerable. It's structured so you can learn at your own pace, go directly to the sections you need most, or go through it step by step. ​
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No Experience Necessary
Tools & Wood not provided, but links and ways to obtain them is included in the course!​​
Your Instructors
All Courses, Intensives and Workshops are taught by Ricardo Sierra and Craig Boynton. The Teen Retreat features Grant DeNies and Emma Dubois, who are part of the educator team at Hawk Circle Wilderness Retreat Center
