Log home classes
Learn the fundamentals of handcrafted log construction.
Classes are designed for owner-builders and working tradespeople who want practical instruction, real tool time, and a stronger understanding of how a log home comes together.
Core curriculum
What students can expect to cover.
Log selection and preparation
How to evaluate logs, peel and handle material, plan for shrinkage, and keep the work organized from the start.
Layout, scribing, and notching
Hands-on practice with the measuring and fitting work that makes a handcrafted shell strong, tight, and beautiful.
Walls, openings, and roof thinking
How courses stack, how corners work, how windows and doors are planned, and how the shell prepares for the next trades.
Class formats
A starter schedule to confirm with Keith.
Use these as placeholder offerings until dates, pricing, location, and group size are finalized.
Log Building Foundations
A short intensive for beginners planning a cabin, home, or first hands-on log project.
Handcrafted Log Shell Week
A deeper class focused on layout, scribing, notching, stacking, and shell workflow.
Private Instruction
One-on-one or small group training built around a specific project, skill gap, or build phase.