Community
Welcome to Timber Club.
Whether you’re a seasoned timber framer or just starting out, Against The Grain is here to support you. Our community is built on the principles of respect, inclusivity, and mutual support. Join us in celebrating diversity and craftsmanship.
Once you’ve participated in one of our courses, you are part of Timber Club! This community supports members in their timber framing journey, offering networking opportunities, connections to projects, on-the-job learning experiences, friendships, and more. Join us and become part of the FLINTA timber framing movement!
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According to the UN,
women make up less than
5% of US carpenters.
48 students
In the past 2 years 48 FLINTA students developed their timber framing skills in one of our courses.
1 community
To help our students share and inspire one another, we created this community.
Timber Club Member Projects
Maple Forest Guesthouse!
Andi & Matt are farmers and homesteaders in Michigan, where they are busy tapping maple trees and raising their rambunctious daughter, Aster. After taking a timber framing class in 2022, they built their first small frame, an 11’ x 14’ guesthouse utilizing Hemlock sills. They are currently closing it in using natural building methods of light straw clay and plaster.
Look at that Guesthouse. What a treat for your guests. Thanks for sharing Andi & Matt!
Another Timber Triumph
After attending a timber framing workshop in 2023 Kate and Bren, inspired by their experience, designed and built an outdoor shower in 2024. Utilizing traditional timber framing techniques, they created a unique and functional outdoor space in Oregon.
Looks great Kate & Bren, who wouldn’t want to enjoy a refreshing shower in this beautifully crafted outdoor space?! Thanks for showing us!
Let us know what you’ve created!
If you would like to see yourself or your project on this page, please let us know! We’d love to hear from you.
“Create the opportunity for community to happen.”
– Chris, Avon Hills Folk School –
Timber Club Members
We are so proud of our newest Timber Club Members. Here they are!
Emma
FLINTA timber framing course 2024
– Avon Hills Frame
Heidi
Women’s timber framing course 2023
– Steger Tower
Sarah
FLINTA timber framing course 2024
– Avon Hills Frame
Jai
FLINTA timber framing course 2024
– Avon Hills Frame
Anna
Women’s timber framing course 2023
– Steger Tower
Oriana
FLINTA timber framing course 2024
– Avon Hills Frame
We are female led and queer supportive.
We are community focused.
We are workers.
We are Against The Grain.
Our Tenons
Connecting us to more opportunities
“Leadership and Wilderness Center. For bold discovery and innovative thinking.”
“Art + Community in the Great Avon Hills of Central Minnesota”
“Starting a farm brings the soil to life, feeds a campus and supports a community.”
“Connecting people, culture and nature.”
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