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Who can join the Guild?
Membership in the Timber Framers Guild (TFG) is open to any individual or business interested in timber framing. Our members include timber framers, students, engineers, architects, designers, business owners, timber purveyors, tool suppliers, teachers, historians, preservationists, sustainable builders, industry suppliers, owners, and aficionados.

Why join?
Members connect with individuals who are passionate about timber framing, learn more about timber framing, take part in community building projects, educate others, and invest in the work of the Timber Framers Guild. In addition, by joining a Guild Council, you can pursue your specific interests in the community. Our Councils include the Timber Frame Engineering Council, Traditional Timber Frame Research Advisory Group, and TFG Companies.

What are the member options and benefits?
 

Individual and Family Members can connect with timber framers around the world, attend events, and participate in Community Building Projects. Individual members also receive a subscription to our quarterly journal Timber Framing, member magazine Scantlings, and receive member rates on regional events, conferences, and workshops. 

TFG Companies: Our Company members support our educational mission, understanding that teaching the craft of timber framing and building skills through hands-on and classroom opportunities benefits the entire sector. Company members have opportunities to connect with their peers, share their own story through a company profile, share access to Guild events and resources with their team, and more. Read More Here

Visionary Partners: Our Visionary Partners provide extraordinary support for our programs, community, and members. The Visionary Partner Program offers an opportunity to support timber framers across North America and beyond, help our partners bring Community Building Projects to life, and expand awareness and appreciation of timber framing and its practitioners. By supporting the Guild as a Visionary Partner, you'll receive complimentary registrations for events and member pricing for your entire team, as well as recognition across our programming and on our website. Learn About Visionary Partner Benefits.