ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
It's not a simulation.
This is not an academic exercise.
It's the actual construction of a Timber Frame structure.
For two weeks you will work side-by-side with master craftsmen, learning and executing each stage of the process — from marking to final assembly.
This workshop is designed for those who want to learn by doing, in direct contact with the material, the tools, and the real pace of the work.
At the same time, it takes place in a close and relaxed environment, where interaction is part of the learning process. Between working with wood, there is space to talk, exchange experiences and create connections.
Lunch is included , prepared so that everyone can stop, share, and continue the day with energy — maintaining the group spirit that defines this experience.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO:
During the workshop you will go through all the stages of construction:
Introduction to timber framing and work organization.
Reading wood and marking principles
Marking of structural components
Manual cutting of traditional mortise and tenon joints.
Adjustment and finishing of joints.
Lead Instructor - Gonçalo Lopes Cardoso 🇵🇹
Learn from those who have been building for decades.
Master Craftsman — Atelier Encaixe
Founder of Atelier Encaixe, with over 30 years of experience in joinery, carpentry, and wood conservation and restoration.
Certified craftsman and trainer, dedicated to the preservation and teaching of traditional techniques, with activity in projects and training in Portugal and abroad.
Guest Instructor - James Thomson 🏴
Featuring one of Europe's leading Timber Frame specialists
Timber Frame Specialist — Scotland
Founder of Thomson Timber, James Thomson is a specialist in traditional timber structures, combining professional practice with teaching experience.
He regularly participates in international projects and training, contributing to the transmission of timber frame techniques. More info about James can be found at these links:
If you want to learn the right way: not by watching, but by doing.
This is the moment.
PARTNERS
