This one-day long course, led by Jez Ralph of Evolving Forests, covered the theory and experimental use of timber in construction. The workshop welcomed people of all building abilities, beginners as well as experienced practitioners. All materials and equipment were provided.

The workshop covered the theory and experimental use of timber in construction, including the underpinning principles of forestry and forest management; a forest walk introducing silviculture and how trees are grown; a lecture by Material Cultures; and expert answers to questions about attendee's own timber projects. The workshop has been supported by Forestry England and the Forestry Commission.

Jez Ralph has been working in forestry and timber for over twenty years. Starting out in Cumbria working on forest operations, Jez went onto study forestry at Aberdeen leading to management of the Architectural Association's forest campus at Hooke Park. After a travel scholarship in 2012 to study timber architecture and localised supply-chains Jez formed what is now Evolving Forests to use his specialist knowledge of timber growing & timber properties to create modern bio-based solutions for the built environment. Evolving Forests is now involved in creating direct connections between live builds and local materials as well media creation to build a deeper cultural connection with our forests and trees.