The Timber Framers Guild is committed to offering a variety of educational and professional development opportunities.
Through Guild workshops, events, and Community Building Projects, you can connect with other timber framers or timber frame aficionados to build, share, and learn together.
Through the Heartwood School, our affiliated educational center, students can take courses ranging from the Basics of Building to Timber Framing Intensive.
The Timber Framers Guild is rich with opportunities for education and events. Choices are available around the world and include Community Building Projects, conferences, workshops, regional meetings, and schools. Check out our past events here.
April 19th - 25th
The Timber Framers Guild and Will Gusakov of Goosewing Timberworks are teaming up to offer a weeklong tour in Normandy, France, April 19-25. We'll spend our week visiting various sites in Normandy. We can expect to take in a broad slice... LEARN MORE
April 23rd - 25th
Join the Timber Frame Engineering Council and Timber Framers Guild from April 23-25, 2026, for a Timber Grading Workshop at the Rocky Mountain Joinery Center in Lafayette, Colorado.Who should attend:Engineers, architects, timber frame carpenters, sawmill operators, builders, or anyone needing... LEARN MORE
April 27 - May 6th
The Timber Framers Guild travels to Germany April 27 - May 6! On this trip, we will be focusing on southeast Germany, mostly Bavaria and surrounding areas - a region rich with history, culture, and unique structures.We have designed a trip... LEARN MORE
May 29th - 31st
Join us in the rolling hills of madrone and ponderosa pine as we head back to Yale Creek Ranch in the Applegate Valley of Southern Oregon! We will layout, cut, join and raise a timber frame for a local nonprofit organization.... LEARN MORE
June 6th - 18th
Join us for a rare and immersive journey into the living world of Japanese building arts - one that goes far beyond the usual travel experience. This program is ideal for architects, builders, craftspeople, designers, students, and anyone with a... LEARN MORE
June 13th - 21st
Join us in June in Symco, Wisconsin, to support the Union Threshermen's Club this June at a Community Building Project.The project will take place June 13 - 22 at the Thresheree grounds, and we look forward to having workshops prior... LEARN MORE
July 24th - 26th
Join us at the Evergreen Independent School in Cobble Hill, British Columbia, in July 2026 to learn and play together! We will enjoy the beauty of Vancouver Island at the height of summer, build a frame for our 2024 Community Building Project partner, throw... LEARN MORE
August 20th - 23rd
Join us August 20-23 and enjoy some timber framing, camping, fishing, and Guild magic!We return to the Griswold Scout Reservation (Gilmanton, New Hampshire) in August 2026 for an action-packed weekend of framing, informative talks, and tons of activities!This year's TimberFest... LEARN MORE
September 11th - 13th
Join us at Tillers International over the weekend of September 11-13 for a Guild Rendezvous! LEARN MORE
September 25th - 27th
Join us at Hillier Timberworks in Huntsville, Ontario, for a fun weekend of all things timber frame!We'll be enjoying the fall foliage, collaborating on a small project, and learning and laughing together September 25-27. We look forward to sharing Guild magic... LEARN MORE
TFG Code of Conduct Past Events
April 13th - 17th
April 21st - 22nd
April 23rd - 24th
April 26 - May 1st
May 3rd - 8th
May 11th - 15th
May 18th - 23rd
May 27th - 28th
May 30 - June 5th
June 7th - 12th
June 14th - 19th
July 6th - 25th
August 2nd - 7th
August 9th - 14th
August 16th - 22nd
August 24th - 28th
August 31 - September 2nd
September 4th - 6th
September 9th
September 10th - 11th
September 14th - 18th
September 21st - 25th
September 28th - 30th
October 1st - 2nd
October 5th - 9th
October 18th - 23rd
October 26th - 28th
November 1st - 7th
November 16th - 20th
