Course Offerings

Purely Post & Beam

In this one-week class we start with raw lumber, and in five days cut and raise a 24x24-foot timber frame by hand. The days are spent on site designing, cutting, and raising a post and beam frame. You will learn to select, use, and care for a complete set of timber framing tools that you take home with you at the end of the course. After the sharpening workshop you'll be able to shave with your chisels. In five short days, you will turn fresh lumber into a carefully crafted houseframe and leave knowing how to design and build your own. A Full Timber Framing Tool Kit is included in this course. This is largely a hands on course.

Design Build

Intensive courses that provide you with extensive home building knowledge from site planning to foundations, insulation, engineering, design, wiring, plumbing, tool knowledge and the ability to Design and Build. Whether you have been dreaming of building a home or are already heavily involved in the building industry; the Design Build course will provide a new understanding of construction and confidence in your ability to complete a project. This is largely a lecture based course.

Course Dates & Sign Ups

October 16-27, 2023 Design Build

 Single Tuition: $3,000.00
Couple Tuition: $5,500.00
Duration: Two Weeks
Registration Deposit: $600
Status: (Full)Enter Email to Join Waitlist

October 30-November 3, 2023 Purely Post & Beam

 Single Tuition: $2,000.00
Couple Tuition: $3,500.00
Duration: One Week
Registration Deposit: $400
Status: (Full)Enter Email to Join Waitlist

January 15-19, 2024 Purely Post & Beam

 Single Tuition: $2,800.00
Couple Tuition: $5,000.00
Duration: One Week
Registration Deposit: $800
Status: Open

March 4-8, 2024 Purely Post & Beam

 Single Tuition: $2,800.00
Couple Tuition: $5,000.00
Duration: One Week
Registration Deposit: $800
Status: Open

April 1-5, 2024 Purely Post & Beam

 Single Tuition: $2,800.00
Couple Tuition: $5,000.00
Duration: One Week
Registration Deposit: $800
Status: Open

July 15-19, 2024 Purely Post & Beam

 Single Tuition: $2,800.00
Couple Tuition: $5,000.00
Duration: One Week
Registration Deposit: $800
Status: Open

October 7-11, 2024 Purely Post & Beam

 Single Tuition: $2,800.00
Couple Tuition: $5,000.00
Duration: One Week
Registration Deposit: $800
Status: Open

Cancellation Policy
Tuition Deposit is applied to the total payment of the tuition as a deposit. This deposit is non-refundable. It can be transferred to an alternate class with no penalty one time. If a registration needs to be transferred a second time there is a $100 penalty deducted from the deposit. If the registrant cannot attend this third class date, the deposit is forfeited. Any changes to a registration must be made 30 days prior to class commencement or deposit is forfeited.
  • Pete Neidhardt
    After taking their Design & Build course, I had the confidence to build this timber frame house, from a version of their stock plans. And you will too.
    Pete Neidhardt
  • Chasen Gillies
    We drove thirteen hours through a blizzard to take the timber framing course and it was worth it. You can tell this family has been teaching people since the 70's. 70's?! These guys are great. I hope to be back to learn but just saying "HI" would be a win. They've probably mapped out every minute of the week for the students but it still feels relaxed. Best of all, I can say with confidence, I can build a house. A timber structure. And I will
    Chasen Gillies
  • Matt Anglin
    Excellent course on house building. Teaches about every aspect of house including good design principles.
    Matt Anglin
  • Laurie Palagyi
    Shelter is a phenomenal resource of skill, intelligence, and good people. I took the two week design/build course and it was wonderful. I left with the confidence to assess my own home and any future home that I may build or purchase. Shelter is the real deal.
    Laurie Palagyi
  • David H T Kane
    Instructors make sure their lectures are clear and understandable to the students. Great follow through.
    David H T Kane
  • Deborah Caldwell
    Nothing can beat the hands-on experience that my daughter and I enjoyed for three weeks at the shelter institute. I have kept in touch ever since. I am disappointed that I cannot leave a comment on Pats chainsaw videos. The system does not seem to acknowledge our presence.
    Deborah Caldwell
  • Enzo Talladira
    As a second generation carpenter/joiner Shelter Institute's online course is a must for all who are interested in Timber Framing and the enjoyment of life.

    I have found the team to be responsive, caring and helpful. A pleasure to deal with.
    Enzo Talladira
  • Kristina Rae Bolduc
    So far our online courses are phenomenal!!! We love Pat, Gaius, and Blueberry! Gabe is pretty awesome too!!
    Kristina Rae Bolduc

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