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residential
weekend course
round wood timber framing |
This
course is run by Adrian Leaman of Wholewoods,
and is for anyone interested in constructing rustic buildings on
their site using local coppice wood. We will be using green wood
timber framing techniques and freshly felled trees to create an
unusual outdoor structure. ‘Round’ wood is young coppiced
trees, not sawn or squared, sometimes with the bark still on.
The design
we will be following can be put together by a small team of people
in a few days; we will be using traditional hand tools. You will
also learn how to read trees, their different characteristics and
uses, how to get the best from your woodworking tools, how to work
with the grain, and elegant ways to join wood.
The benefits
of using round wood:
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greener - no need for industrial proceessing to square the timbers,
and no waste
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cheaper
- you don’t have to pay someone to process the wood, or
buy machinery to do it
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it's the origin of DIY - the way we’ve been doing it for
thousands of years, and the way it’s still done in many
parts of the world
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uses
less wood, and no need to fell veteran trees
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possible
to use local wood of many species
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encourages
coppicing and sustainable woodland management
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creates
unusual and unique buildings that maintain the beautiful natural
form of trees
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structures are lighter - less need for serious foundations
more
on round wood timber framing
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| arrive: |
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Friday
evening at 6.30 for dinner at 7.30 |
| depart: |
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Sunday
after lunch (served at 1.00) |
| directions: |
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click
here for
directions by bicycle, public transport and car |
| what
to bring: |
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pen
and notebook; towel; work clothes or overalls; boots; money
for possible trip to pub (meals and bedding are provided)
NO DOGS PLEASE,
as we have sheep |
| let
us know: |
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if
you are vegan or have any food allergies |
| accommodation: |
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3-4
people sharing single-sex rooms |
| sat
evening: |
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either
a trip to the pub in Winslow, or (depending on the weather)
a barbecue and bonfire. You'll be able to meet and chat with
other Redfield members |
| prices: |
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£190
high-waged; £160 waged;
£130 student / unwaged
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30
admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
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a beautiful and natural round wood timber frame construction
making round
wood joints
putting up a round wood frame
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