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ROUND POLE Framing ~ The Basics, Hands-on! Enjoy the satisfaction of working, hands-on, with round pole wood harvested from the woods.
January 20 & 21, 2024 9:30a – 5p both days. Learn hands-on basics and principles of construction of round pole framing for small structure ! Tour thatched roofs & round pole structures on site, harvest wood, use hand tools ~ create a small team project using several types of notching and a mallot to take home (optional). Bring a bag lunch. Includes e-handouts. Instructor: Deanne Bednar has designed and co-built small round-wood structures on site using both notching & lashing techniques.
You will learn to safely use a draw shave, chisel, hatchet…. to create notches that join wood poles. All materials supplied. Bring your (labeled) tools if you have them (chisel, saw. marker) “Read a log” to create “reference lines”.
$95 Early Bird price for both days, if prepaid 2 wks in advance, or $120 thereafter, with RSVP, if there is room.
Bring-a-Friend Discount $20 off, each. Some 1/2 Pay Scholarships available. Bring a bag lunch.
Supper, overnight accommodations and breakfast just $20 extra. Bring-a-Friend Discounts. Some partial-pay scholarships available.
REGISTRATION Class Limited to 12 participants – sign up soon 🙂