Holder Brothers asked to demonstrate hewing in England

Aug 28, 2008

Whit and Gabel Holder will be traveling to Essex, England this month to demonstrate traditional timber framing techniques to an international group of carpenters. The brothers, who have been asked to demonstrate American axe work, will use felling axes and broad axes to hew a log into a timber at the annual gathering of the United Kingdom’s Carpenter’s Fellowship. The Carpenter’s Fellowship, which includes members worldwide, is an organization of timber framers which “promotes communication, training and sharing of knowledge amongst those interested in historic and contemporary timber framed structures.” (from www.carpentersfellowship.co.uk) The event, referred to as “Frame 2008” will take place on September 19-21st at Cressing Temple, an ancient site which is home to two tithe barns built by the Knights Templar in the 13th century, one of which is recognized as the oldest timber framed barn in the world. For more information about hand hewn timbers or traditional timber framing, contact info@holderbros.com. For more information about the Carpenter’s Fellowship or Frame 2008, visit www.carpentersfellowship.co.uk. For more information about Cressing Temple, visit www.cressingtemple.org.uk.