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NOTE: We are currently registering students for the Spring 2019 Log Building course, the Fall 2019 session and 2020, Spring and Fall. Interested in joining the course? Contact Pat at www.isba.ca or 250.247.8922.
BIG WOOD PROGRAM
Cost $7000
2019 LOG BUILDING - 4 courses, 40hr each
Scandinavian Scribed Notched Corner Laftwerk (40 Hrs)
May 27- 31
Sep 2-6
$700
French Scribed Piece-sur-Piece (40 Hrs)
June 3-7
Sep 9-13
$700
Log Post & Beam Stav og laft (40 Hrs)
June 10-14
Sep 16-20
$700
Modular Log Building (40 Hrs)
June 17-21
Sep 23-27
$700
2020 LOG BUILDING - 4 courses, 40hr each
Scandinavian Scribed Notched Corner Laftwerk (40 Hrs)
June 1-5
Sep 7-11
$700
Log Post & Beam Stav og laft (40 Hrs)
June 15-19
Sep 21-25
$700
Modular Log Building (40 Hrs)
June 22-26
Sep 28-Oct 2
$700
2019 TIMBER FRAME POST & BEAM - 4 courses, 40hr each
Post & Beam Design and Drawings (40 Hrs)
Apr 1-5
Sept 30-Oct 4
$700
Timber Frame Layout Methods (40 Hrs)
Apr 8-12
Oct 7-11
$700
Timber Frame Joinery (40 Hrs)
Apr 15-19
Oct 14-18
$700
Post & Beam Wall and Roof Systems (40 Hrs)
Apr 22-26
Oct 21-25
$700
2020 TIMBER FRAME POST & BEAM - 4 courses, 40hr each
Post & Beam Design and Drawings (40 Hrs)
Apr 6-10
Oct 5-9
$700
Timber Frame Layout Methods (40 Hrs)
Apr 13-17
Oct 12-16
$700
Timber Frame Joinery (40 Hrs)
Apr 20-24
Oct 19-23
$700
Post & Beam Wall and Roof Systems (40 Hrs)
Apr 27-May 1
Oct 26-30
$700
2019 TIMBER FRAME HAMMER BENTS - 4 courses, 40hr each
Hammer Bents Design and Drawings (40 Hrs)
Apr 29-May 3
Oct 28-Nov 1
$700
Timber Frame Virtual Layout (40 Hrs)
May 6-10
Nov 4-8
$700
Timber Frame Mitered Joinery (40 Hrs)
May 13-17
Nov 11-15
$700
Timber Frame Raising (40 Hrs)
May 20-24
Nov 18-22
$700
2020 TIMBER FRAME HAMMER BENTS - 4 courses, 40hr each
Hammer Bents Design and Drawings (40 Hrs)
May 4-8
Nov 2-6
$700
Timber Frame Virtual Layout (40 Hrs)
May 11-15
Nov 9-13
$700
Timber Frame Mitered Joinery (40 Hrs)
May 18-22
Nov 16-20
$700
Timber Frame Raising (40 Hrs)
May 25-29
Nov 23-27
$700
2019 SKETCH UP WORKSHOPS: $250/ 2 day weekend workshop
SketchUp for Timber Framers
Level 1
Spring
Apr 20 and 21
Fall
Oct 16 and 17
Workshops are held on one Saturday and Sunday during each of the Timber Frame courses.
2020 SKETCH UP WORKSHOPS: $250/ 2 day weekend workshop
SketchUp for Timber Framers
Level 1
Spring
Apr 25 and 26
Fall
Oct 17 and 18
Workshops are held on one Saturday and Sunday during each of the Timber Frame courses.
Solar Photovoltaic Panel Installation: $125/ 1 day course
Join instructor Dave Neads as he shares his experiences of having lived for 27 years off the grid. Dave will cover basic theory on solar systems, including grid tie-in. Students will work with panels on both metal roof and ground installations
This is a very popular course, giving students the opportunity to assess potential locations for solar installations on site and tour of one of the largest residential solar panel systems in BC, located on Gabriola.
Spring 2018 Workshop date:
Saturday, May 5 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m
Please contact the school at info@isba.ca for more information or to express interest.