We are excited to be collaborating with Hoener Farms to teach a large scale, team build, timber frame workshop.

The design is inspired by the 18th century schoolhouse that once stood on the site, and informed by the familiar New England “sugar shack”. Paired with a decidedly Japanese design influence, this building makes for an interesting and unique project - a marriage of traditional East with West.

“Our finished structure will stand as a testament to teamwork, craftsmanship & timber - a shrine for pizza, a utopia for woodworkers and a wicked cool view for the merely uninitiated. L’Temple du pizza will function in the future as a home for wood fired confectionary, and a place for students, clients and woodworkers to relax and revel in craft.

We believe that craftsmanship can enrich and add value to our lives, but only if we let it. Experiencing the work that goes into a project like this will give us a newfound appreciation for traditional craft and for the people who practiced this art that came before us.

After the accomplishment of this class, you will feel empowered and ready to tackle your next project with newfound energy, skill and efficiency. ”

— Max Hoener

About the Workshop

The best way to learn these skills is by doing them on a real project. The project provides context and answers to many of the “why?” questions that arise when you cut practice joinery in isolation. A typical schedule begins with a group breakfast, a morning instruction session and demonstration. Then follows morning work, lunch, and afternoon work. We’ll end the day with a group dinner and discussion. As students complete their assigned joints they’ll be rotated to other joints, finishing or assembly. At the end of the workshop we will raise the structure and celebrate our group success.

Topics Covered

• Joinery

• Timber Construction

• Building Design and Theory

• Implementation and Site considerations

• Scribe Layout Techniques

• Efficient Working Habits

• Tool Setup

• Sharpening for work

• Kanna finishing techniques

• Timber Hewing

• Working with irregular or curved material.

Included in Tuition

• Price is inclusive of all meals, snacks and drinks (non alcoholic) during the course. Instruction is every day from 8am-6pm with breaks for snacks and meals. Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided throughout. Optional activities and practice time will be allowed throughout the course. Accommodations are not included

• All course plans, shop drawings and 3d models will be made available for student use during and after the course. As plans are finalized they may be made available before the start of the course as well. All materials (timbers, wood etc.) are included and plenty of extra material will be available for students to utilize.

Registration

7 Day Workshop, Meals Included

$1,800/early-bird registration (valid through November 15th) $2,000 after November 15th.

Note this workshop is hosted by Hoener Farms, and as such is not eligible for alumni discounts or class credits.

Begin your registration process at the Hoener Farms website, linked below: