Stave-building techniques in the past, present and future

As their 2008 project, the Ryfylke Museum examines the stave construction methods and skills that have been accumulated and maintained through practical use up through the generations. The museum’s project includes an exhibition, a seminar and hands-on, practical work.

On 28 August, craftsmen, architects, museum curators and other interested parties are invited to the seminar entitled «Stave constructions in the past, present and future» at the Nesa Wharf at Sand.

On the agenda:
Trond Løken, Museum of Archaeology, Stavanger:
Subject: Traces in the earth

Helge Schjelderup, Architect.MNAL:
Subject: Timber frame building in western Norway

Jon Bojer Godal:
Knowledge maintained through practical use

Kjell Solheim, craftsman, Jelsa:
Is there a future for the stave construction method?

The seminar also includes a study trip to Kvilldal:
Øystadskogen: Steinar Moldal, Centre for village culture, Dovre:
Into the woods for timber

Stave-built boat-house in Kvilldal: Helge Schjelderup, architect MNAL:
Local traditions

On 29 August the seminar continues at the stave-built boathouse at Kolbenstveit:
Kjell Solheim/ Kjell Johnsen and class participants:
Re-constructing the boathouse on the old foundations

Registration by 18 July to the Ryfylke Museum, phone no. (+47) 52 79 29 60 or to
grete.holmboe(a)ryfylkemuseet.no
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Date/time: 28 – 29 Aug 2008
Location: Nesasjøhuset på Sand
Price: Kr. 500,-