Frame – Carpenters’ Fellowship courses
Frame is the Carpenter’s Fellowship’s annual three-day gathering, bringing together timber framers, designers, builders, students and enthusiasts from across the UK and beyond. It is a unique opportunity to learn, share knowledge and connect with others passionate about traditional and contemporary timber framing.
The Frame courses take place in our beautiful Earth Trust landscapes. These hands-on workshops combine traditional craftsmanship, archaeology and carpentry, offering a unique opportunity to learn by building real structures in a live environment. From historical timber techniques to practical green woodworking, each course is designed to immerse participants in traditional craft skills.
Available Courses
Round House (CF01)
Build a replica of a traditional round house, combining archaeology and carpentry techniques.
Monday 6th – Friday 10th July
Shelter (CF02)
A women-only course focused on designing and building a traditional timber shelter structure.
Monday 6th – Friday 10th July
Shave Horse (CF03)
Build your own shave horse and learn essential green woodworking techniques.
Tuesday 7th – Thursday 9th July
Scribed Turbine Tower (CF04)
Advanced scribe course for established timber framers.
Monday 6th – Friday 10th July
Turbine Build (CF05)
Hewing, adzing, carving, jointing a wooden water turbine.
Tuesday 7th-Thursday 9th July
Courses Information
- All CF courses are delivered on a cost-neutral basis, requiring a minimum number of participants to run. A deposit is required to secure your place, with the remaining balance due prior to the course start date.
- All participants must be registered members of the Carpenters Fellowship (CF) for insurance purposes.
- Accommodation is on-site camping, with camper vans permitted (no hook-ups available). All meals are provided throughout the course, and dietary requirements should be stated upon application.
- Please note: the Earth Trust is an operational sheep farm — no dogs are allowed off leash at any time.
- Courses typically run from 8:00am daily, starting with breakfast and finishing with a hot evening meal.