Traditional Timber Frames – Craftsman Courses

Learn the Craft. Honour the Tradition.

Traditional Timber Frames is a specialist team of craftspeople dedicated to designing and building award-winning, bespoke timber structures across Australia. Our work is deeply rooted in tradition, precision, and an enduring respect for timber as a building material.

Our Craftsman Courses are designed to share this knowledge—offering a unique learning experience for professionals in the building industry, passionate woodworkers, and anyone curious about the art and technique of traditional timber framing. Whether you’re looking to deepen your professional practice or simply connect with a time-honoured craft, these workshops provide hands-on insight into our processes, tools, and philosophy

Hosted at our workshop and office in Marulan, NSW, courses explore a wide range of topics including design, detailing, material selection, and the construction of traditional timber frames. We welcome students of all skill levels and can tailor content to suit specific interests or professional needs—ideal for architects and engineers seeking to integrate craftsmanship into their projects, as well as woodworking enthusiasts looking to expand their skills.

Each course is limited to 10 participants to ensure a focused and personal experience.

What You’ll Gain

Hands-on experience using traditional tools and techniques
Guidance from experienced timber framers
A deeper appreciation for heritage carpentry
A sense of connection to craftsmanship, materials, and tradition

All tools, materials, expert instruction, and lunch are provided.

Workshop Participant Feedback

Such a great course boys, would highly recommend it to anyone keen on working with wood. Your experience and wisdom Chris is second to none Wish I had those dates available but keen to do it again.
Jim Kennedy

Well worth doing this course. Chris’s knowledge and and skills are next level ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Vivahomes Unearthed

These workshops are amazing. 🔥
Petesetsquare

I attended the TTF 5 day Timber Framing Workshop and it was a super enlightening experience and I learned so much from Chris and Andrew and the team there. A super friendly and informative bunch we learned the basics of Timber Framing and touched on a lot of other interesting points to note when building or designing your own small projects. I had a great 5 days learning to make a frame with the other attendees. By the end we had created a beautiful timber frame with all the help and experience of team with years of experience in the craft. Chris is a true craftsman and has a wealth of knowledge on Traditional Timber Framing and also the specifics of Australian hardwoods and how best to utilise them in a design.If you want to learn how to make contemporary Timber Frames using local woods this is the course for you. It's a great stepping stone for anyone with an interest in learning about the craft. You will come away with an appreciation of what's involved in a large project, remember you still need some proper guidance on making a safe structure! There is so much more to learn and practice after this, I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for more courses and events in the future where I can learn more.
Michael Bennett