We invite you to Find Out more about this workshop
We have been passionately sharing building knowledge for more than a decade. We continue to do so with the same dedication and heartfelt motivation. Join us on one more adventure!
Find out more about our program below. No previous building experience required . You will benefit from this workshop equally if you are a beginner or a pro!
Main idioms of the workshop are English, Portuguese and Spanish
Two Extended Weekends Program
Weekend 2 - Roof Framing - 15,16,17 of November
Weekend 1 - Wall Framing - 8,9,10 of November
We will develop an octagon shaped full frame throughout 6 days divided in two weekends.
Weekend 1 - Wall Framing - 8,9,10 of November
Weekend 2 - Roof Framing - 15,16,17 of November
Weekend 1 - Wall Framing - 8,9,10 of November
We will be focusing on how to frame walls, window and door frames as well as corner details. On the last day we will start the roof framing as well.
Weekend 2 - Roof Framing - 15,16,17 of November
Weekend 2 - Roof Framing - 15,16,17 of November
Weekend 2 - Roof Framing - 15,16,17 of November
At the stage will be finalising the roof framing and raising the frame on the site
Location and Logistics
Location and Logistics
Weekend 2 - Roof Framing - 15,16,17 of November
We will be framing the whole structure inside a warehouse, so the weather will not be an issue. The warehouse is located on a farm just outside of Aljezur.
On the last day, 17th of November, we will transport and raise the structure on the definite site not too far just south of Aljezur.
What are we offering ?
Location and Logistics
What are we offering ?
- 6 full days of comprehensive and in depth hands on learning on the subject of conventional stud framing and roof framing (wooden house building techniques). This will be facilitated by a professional builder
- Personalised learning (our group won't be bigger than 12 students)
- two wholesome meals per day (vegetarian, vegan etc.... on request). Lunch and light dinner
- Camping available on the beautiful site where we will raise the structure
- Empowerment through the exploration of handcraft. Working with our hands is a powerful vehicle for the brain, soul, physical body connection
- Community connection and skill sharing through group dynamics.
- Insurance covering the 6 days of the workshop.
Things you will learn!
Location and Logistics
What are we offering ?
- Wood selection knowledge. How each timber piece will fit in the design and why.
- Structural design principles that allow for sound, beautiful and balanced structures
- Structural framing fundamentals, that allow for strong and resilient connections.
- How to properly and efficiently use metal fixings, like screws, plates and brackets.
- How to lay out cuts with precision using carpenter square and other layout tools.
- Roof carpentry techniques that allow for a proper and strong fit connections between roof members
- Tweaks and tricks used by professionals that you can only get through experience.
- Safe use of hand and power tools, like hand saws and circular saws, mitter saws, power drills, impact-drivers, hand saws, electric and hand planer & others
- Worksite setup, logistics and safety
Investment
Info. & Registrations
Info. & Registrations
Workshop Fee - 690 Euros
50% of the fee to be deposited upon registration*
*non-refundable deposit except if the workshop is cancelled.
Please contact us for further payment details.
Info. & Registrations
Info. & Registrations
Info. & Registrations
About your Instructor
For the past 16 years, Ruka has been passionately cultivating many skills and taking part in a diversity of professional building & restoration projects. Working mostly with timber, earth/clay, lime, straw.
Therefore he has developed a very personal approach to the natural building crafts. Every building project presents unique challenges, Ruka draws from the vernacular knowledge the base framework for his approach. By integrating different techniques and methods the main aim is to make beautiful buildings that are healthy, functional and long lasting
Timber Framing and wood working in general has come into Ruka´s path as a natural extension of his skills opening up extraordinary possibilities of design flexibility & craftsmanship.
He feels very honoured to have learned first hand from extraordinary masters and he´s fully dedicated to share his knowledge and passion.
His work has been positively influenced by collaborations with variety of craftsman from a multitude of backgrounds.
Among the people with whom he as worked and learned Timber Framing and Natural Building from, Steve Chappell and the Fox Maple crew have been an incredible inspiration, source of knowledge and experience, that one can only look up too.He has worked in the US, Costa Rica, Australia and Portugal mainly.
Ruka is a seasoned instructor, having facilitated a number of successful and fulfilling workshops with a variety of groups, from young children to adults from various cultural backgrounds and nationalities.
For him teaching its an intense and very rewarding process since he feels that he learns at least as much as any participant and feels compelled to share and receive.
Away from the tools and job sites, he spends most of his time just above and under water, enjoying his family and Nature or being mesmerised by music.