This interest lead to an apprenticeship at Cowee Mountain Timber Framers under Steve Smith. She has brought her interest in teaching and design, combined with her love for the mountains. Workshops are offered three times a year, and they are each a week long. We emphasize the use of hand tools such as chisels and malletts but also use skill saws, heavy duty drills, and chain mortisers. A tractor with a front end loader greatly eases the task of moving heavy timbers.
Limited lodging is available on our farm.
Please contact us for availability. This article tells the story of Dr. J Wise's experience in building a community church. The Snow Hill Inn gives discounts to Cowee Mountain Timber Framers students and customers. For those with financial constraints, regarding lodging, contact Steve. Please send us your name, address, and check made out to Cowee Mountain Timber Framers, along with your choice of workshop date.