Andrew Preston
"Since taking the three-month timber framing course, I have realized a successful and fulfilling career in the industry. I easily found employment and confidently assumed my position working to design, layout, build and install beautiful timber framed structures around the province and as far away as South America. The course exceeded my expectations and has proved to be the best investment I ever made in myself."
Adrian Jones, Frameworks Timber
"Higgs Murphy's extensive experience in log and timber construction provides a wealth of opportunity for students. Higgs's patient and thorough presentation of the course material coupled with his real desire to be a teacher make his workshops a great place for learning."
Zach Jones, Inbuilt Contracting
"Higgs Murphy is an incredibly dynamic and engaging teacher. His wealth of
experience and knowledge in the log and timber frame craft is unparalleled in
the academic circles of Western Canada if not the country."
Michael Hollihn, Prana Timber Frames
"Higgs experience with log and timber gave me a comprehensive foundation to begin my career as a timber framer. It is a powerful tool to be able to look at a log or a twisted timber and know how to lay it out and join it to another piece of wood. Once Higgs gave me this skill, the rest was up to me and my confidence as a wood worker and a person has grown ever since. To him I owe this credit.
I have had several teachers that have made my life better and more rewarding. Higgs Murphy is one of these teachers.
I am now a member of the Timber Framers Guild and operate my own timber frame company in south central BC."
Paige Adair
"Higgs brings a lifetime of practical skill and knowledge as well as passion for timber framing to his teaching. Combined with his personable character, he creates an accessible and enjoyable learning environment. I walked into a new job at a timber shop confident in my skills, both in the shop and on raisings. That same confidence serves me today in my success as a developer and licensed builder."
Paul Gillis
"Having completed six full time years of university just prior to joining the timber frame program I encountered many methods of instruction. I can honestly say that Higgs Murphy was the best teacher of them all and the timber frame program was the most enjoyable schooling I have ever participated in."
Jorg Schreiber
"The 10-week timber frame program definitely exceeded all of my expectations, largely due to the amazing talent and knowledge of our instructor, Higgs Murphy. Higgs taught us everything about timber framing, from milling and selecting the timbers, layout and joinery, test fitting, finishing and raising. We also had the chance to learn 2D and 3D auto cad drawing programs during this course. Sharpening all the different cutting tools, from chisels to planers and the lessons on the safe and efficient use of all power tools were most beneficial.
All in all, I am extremely satisfied with the experience gained during this workshop and can recommend it to anybody. I've since then followed my dream and built my very own timber frame home, which was truly my most satisfying project to date." |
