NATURAL BUILDING - TIMBER FRAME CONSTRUCTION
JANUARY 16- 23, 2025
Learn the art of square rule timber framing with the Rancho Mastatal team in this 8-day intensive workshop.
If you prefer to pay your deposit or full course fee via a direct deposit, SINPE Móvil, Wise, bank transfer, check or other method please fill out a registration form and send proof of payment to info@ranchomastatal.com. For information on payment details go here.
DESCRIPTION
Learn the art of square rule timber framing with the Rancho Mastatal team in this 8 day intensive workshop.
During the workshop we will be building a portion of our new bunkhouse. All the joinery and techniques that would be used to build any size building.
Through classroom and practical sessions participants will gain skills to build a structure utilizing the square rule method of timber framing which results in mortise and tenon joinery secured by handmade wooden pegs instead of nails.
On site students can learn from and get inspired by a multitude of naturally built structures that have been constructed at the Ranch and in the small rural community of Mastatal since 2001 including 12 separate timber frame structures.
Students will stay at the Ranch’s amazing facilities and in addition to learning about timber framing will be exposed to a host of other sustainable living projects including a methane digester, composting toilets, permaculture designed gardens and orchards, fermented food products and much more. It promises to a fun-filled, productive and instructional course for everyone involved.
instructor(s)
Rancho Mastatal Building Team
The building team at Rancho Mastatal has 20+ years of experience building naturally in this ecosystem. We have built a dozen timber frame structures on our campus and have hosted numerous timber frame workshops over the years.
course start and ARRIVAl dates
The class begins at 7.30 a.m. on January 16. The night before the class begins, January 15, is included in the cost of the class. You must arrive before 6.00pm the night before, we will not be able to attend you after this time.
course end and departure dates
The last day of the class is January 23. The night of January 23 is included in the cost of the class.
COST
US$1,350
Cost includes food, lodging and course instruction.
If you prefer to pay your deposit or full course fee via a direct deposit or check please fill out a registration form and send proof of payment to info@ranchomastatal.com. For information on payment details go here.
These prices include lodging, all meals, course instruction and full access to Rancho Mastatal and its private wildlife refuge.
To pay any remaining balance go to our Payment page for more information and options.
LANGUAGE
This class will be taught in English, though instructors are fluent in Spanish.
ACCOMMODATIONS
All food and lodging is included in the cost of the course. Students will stay in the Ranch bunkhouse with options for upgrades. We provide high quality mattresses, linens and blankets. Please see our Accommodations page for more information.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Please see our cancellation policy here.
GETTING TO RANCHO MASTATAL
Please see our Directions page for detailed information on how to get to Rancho Mastatal.
questions
For more information about this class and Rancho Mastatal please contact us at info@ranchomastatal.com , call us at +506 2200-0920 or text/WhatsApp us at +506 8539-1404.