SketchUp is the perfect tool for timber frame design – its fast, easy, and accurate. In this online class, you’ll learn all the skills necessary to create timber frame models – from basic “butt-joint” frames, to complex frames complete with mortise and tenon joinery. This course requires that you know the basics in SketchUp – how to create boxes at desired dimensions and how to move objects in 3D space. After a brief review of these SketchUp essentials, the class will move into drawing dimensional timbers, putting together bents and adding braces, and rafters. Techniques for moving and reproducing parts of a frame will also be covered in depth. Once you’ve mastered the basics, we’ll move into making joinery and producing shop drawings.

Please have SketchUp Pro installed and running on your computer before the class starts. You can download a free 30-day trial from sketchup.com or purchase a full version with an educational discount (contact Yestermorrow for details). All classes will meet on Zoom, therefore a reliable internet connection, camera and microphone are also required. A three-button mouse (mouse with a scroll wheel) is strongly recommended.

The SketchUp for Timber Framing course is not currently offered. Please check out Fusion 360 for Timber Framing instead.