Japan boasts some of the oldest wooden buildings on earth. Their longevity relies on intricate joinery that not only can withstand the years of elements, but are also reversible for inevitable repairs.

Learn. Students will learn principles that are applicable to both furniture makers and timber framers alike.  Each participant will cut their own Kanawa scarf joint entirely by hand. This intricate joint is a perfect exercise for getting started with Japanese joinery.  Students will learn how to use centerlines and story sticks to make simple work of complex layouts and how to most efficiently use their hand tools to work to these lines. Andrew will demonstrate methods for getting tight fitting joinery every time.