Beyond our apprenticeship, internship and learn to sail programs, The Apprenticeshop also hosts a series of hands-on workshops available to students age 16 and older. Programs in 2011 include:
Traditional Wooden Boatbuilding Workshops (1 week)
Learn the basics of wood, plank-on-frame construction in this one week, intensive hands-on course. A great introduction to the fundamentals of traditional boat building! Three sessions to choose from, each with its own emphasis. Classes meet Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Class size limited to eight; all classes fill on a first-come, first-served basis.
WB I — July 18-22 Lofting Fee: $500.00/person/session
WB II — July 25-29 Planking
WB III — Aug 1-5 Finishing
Evening Marine Craft Workshops (Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu for 2 Wks)
“Make and Take” workshops with a marine flare! Classes meet Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Class size limited to eight; all classes fill on a first-come, first-served basis.
Oar making — learn all of the steps to create your own set of oars.
OAR I — May 16, 18, 23 & 25 (Mon/Wed) Fee: $165.00/person/session
OAR II — Sept 27, 29, Oct 4 & 6 (Tue/Thu)
Half Hull Modeling — use traditional tools & methods to create an accurate boat model.
HH I — June 28, 30, July 5 & 7 (Tue/Thu) Fee: $165.00/person/session
HH II — Nov 7, 9, 14 & 16 (Mon/Wed)
Marlin Spike Knots & Ditty Bag — learn the basics of hand sewing & marlin spike knot work to construct a traditional canvas ditty bag.
DB I — Aug 22, 24, 29 & 31 (Mon/Wed) Fee: $165.00/person/session
DB II — Oct 25, 27, Nov 1 & 3 (Tue/Thu)
Weekend Skill Building Workshops (1 Weekend)
Spend a weekend learn the core skills of wooden boat building! No previous experience required; all tools and materials provided. Classes meet Saturday & Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Class size limited to eight; all classes fill on a first-come, first-served basis.
Lofting — learn how to translate & draw boat plans to full size.
LFT I — July 16/17 Fee: $265.00/person/session
LFT II — Sept 17/18
Planking — learn the basics of fitting and hanging a lapstrake plank.
PLK I — July 23/24 Fee: $265.00/person/session
PLK II — Oct 1/2
Interior Finishing & Fitting Out — fitting & fastening the structural pieces of a 12′ Susan skiff; experience how it all comes together!
FIT I — Aug 20/21 Fee: $265.00/person/session
FIT II — Oct 15/16
Traditional Wooden Boat Maintenance — a course on storage, prep, finish work and minor repairs for wooden boats.
MNT I — Apr 30/May 1 Fee: $265.00/person/session
MNT II –July 9/10
Toboggan Building — try your hand at bending, sanding, finishing, riveting & fastening to produce a 2- or 4-person toboggan!
TOB I – Nov 5/6 Fee: $265.00/group/session
TOB II — Dec 3/4 Max: 4 build groups/session
Sailing Traditional Craft Workshops (1 & 2 Day Options)
Spend one or two days learning to sail or row something different! Classes meet from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Class size limited to four; all classes fill on a first-come, first-served basis.
Traditional Boats — One day option. Try you hand on a variety of vessels.
TB I — July 9 TB III — Aug 7 Fee: $150.00/person/session
TB II — July 23 TB IV — Aug 21
Traditional Boats — Two day option. More opportunities; more boats!
TB2 I — July 16/17 Fee: $300.00/person/session
TB2 II — Aug 27/28
The full schedule of courses, community lectures & learn-to-sail programs are listed in the 2011 Workshop Catalog.
