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The following courses are currently scheduled.
Courses are listed alphabetically by title.
Inuit Kayak Paddle
- Make
Your Own
Mark Hansen
Session Options:
. . .
5/31/2009
This course leads participants through the design and construction
of a traditional Inuit kayak paddle. These paddles feature narrow blades
that are well-balanced, lightweight and efficient. You learn about wood
selection, wood grain considerations, paddle sizing and the theory of
shape as applied to shafts and blades. Participants may experiement with
paddles on the water to ensure proper sizing and shape. You leave the
course with a paddle constructed with simple hand tools that is tailored
to your body size and made to suit the shape and characteristics of your
kayak.
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 1
. . . Hours: 9am-5pm
. . . Tuition: $95
. . . Materials Fee: Varies (approx. $45)
. . . Intergenerational Age: 12+
. . . Level: Beginner to Advanced
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Building A Classic
Canoe Sail Rig - Canoe for Sail
Art
Kidd
Session Options:
. . .
11/12/2009 - 11/16/2009
Discover the grace and elegance of powering your canoe by sail. Any
canoe can transition into an able, fair-weather sailing craft with a bit
of planning, building and installing - and within minutes, turned back
into the same paddling canoe it has always been. We will work with your
canoe in the North House harborside boat shop, building custom fittings
and removable sailing parts that include wooden leeboards, leeboard
bracket, spars, mastep and rudder. Included is a sail kit for a
37-square-foot lug rig sail which you will sew during the course. A
wonderful course for the classic canoe enthusiast, boat builder,
sailmaker or recreational boater looking to explore more options for
enjoying time on the water.
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 5
. . . Hours: 9am-5pm
. . . Tuition: $400
. . . Materials Fee: $295
. . . Intergenerational Age: na
. . . Level: Beginner to Advanced
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Building A Model Birch
Bark Canoe (Preserving The Past)
Mark Hansen
Session Options:
. .
.to be scheduled
Bring the colorful history of the voyageurs alive in this course
co-hosted by the Grand Portage National Monument and the North House
Folk School. Explore the traditions, history and technique of building
a birch bark canoe by constructing your own authentic, scale-model
“North Canoe” of the 17th and 18th century on site, at the historic
Grand Portage National Monument Visitor Center (35 miles NE of Grand
Marais, MN). You build a 3-foot birch bark canoe – a 1/8-scale model of
a fur trade canoe with the same techniques and materials used in
building full-size, traditional canoes. The course covers most of the
skills, techniques and materials that are used to build a full-sized,
traditional canoe including building on a mold, frame preparation,
sewing the skin (or birch bark), and 'pitching' or sealing with spruce
gum. Under the supervision of Monument staff, participants may access
the collections and exhibitions to further your study and appreciation
of the bark canoe, the fur trade and Grand Portage Ojibwe contributions.
The class will take place in the cultural heritage classroom at the new
Grand Portage National Monument Visitor Center. Your participation in
the class also includes admission to the reconstructed Historic North
West Company Fur Trade Depot for evening talks, films and presentations
coordinated by the instructor. The National Monument is an ideal
learning location. Historically, during the peak of the fur trade era,
60 or more canoes were built each year in Grand Portage. Presently,
multiple birch bark canoes, including models and a 36' fur trade canoe,
are on site, both in the Monument's collection as well as on display.
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 5
. . . Hours: 9am-5pm
. . . Tuition: $475
. . . Materials Fee: Varies (approx. $75-$85)
. . . Intergenerational Age: 12+
. . . Level: Beginner
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Building The Classic
Wooden Rowboat - Build Your Own Susan Skiff
John Beltman
Session Options:
. . .
10/17/2009 - 11/1/2009
This is an ideal boatbuilding course for someone who has always
dreamed of building a classic wooden boat and spending the time to fully
enjoy the traditions, smells and trades of the wooden boat building
shop. In just over two weeks, you will mill the lumber, lay the
planking and finish a flat-bottomed, square-stern 11-foot rowboat.
Working with the talents of a professional boatbuilder, you build your
own Susan Skiff, a classic wooden boat with a carvel-planked bottom and
lapstrake sides. Set for rowing or attaching a small outboard motor to
enjoy a fishing outing, this classic wooden boat will provide a lifetime
of memories and skills for the builder. Students are strongly encouraged
to bring a partner to help…this can be a great family project. As a
tutorial course, you will have an apprenticeship experience working side
by side with a trained and professional boat builder, John Beltman.
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 16
. . . Hours: 9am-5pm
. . . Tuition: $2600
. . . Materials Fee: $850
. . . Intergenerational Age: n/a
. . . Level: Beginner to Intermediate
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Building The
Traditional Inuit Kayak
Mark Hansen
Session Options:
. . .
5/19/2009 - 5/30/2009
This course is for individuals with a strong interest in creating a
sea-worthy craft with their own hands. The Inuit kayak from Greenland is
a fast and responsive craft for hunting and you design your own craft to
fit your body size. You’ll lay out mortise and tenon joints, steam bend
ribs and cockpit coaming, lash nylon cord Inuit-style and sew the nylon
frame covering. Kayaks will be constructed of Sitka spruce, white
cedar, white oak, white ash and covered with 14 oz. urethane-coated
nylon for a bomb-proof skin. The course starts with an on-water paddling
session as a way to test various sizes & shapes of kayaks and assist in
the student's choice of their own kayak design. Kayak length may vary
depending on your preference from 14' to 18'. Students are encouraged
to bring a partner to assist them as this course can be a great family
project.
The instructor will consult with each student four weeks prior to start
of the course to assess materials for the intended boat to be built in
this course. Material costs may vary given market prices and will be
determined at that time. Each student will be expected to reimburse an
additional $475-$550 for materials directly to the instructor at the
onset of the course. Separate tuition payment and cancellation policies
apply to this course.
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 12
. . . Hours: 9am-5pm
. . . Tuition: $1200 per kayak
. . . Materials Fee: Varies ($475-$550)
. . . Intergenerational Age: na
. . . Level: Beginner to Intermediate
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Cedar-Strip Boatbuilding
-
Build Your Own Canoe or Kayak
Ken
Koscik
Session Options:
. . .
6/23/2009 - 7/3/2009
- Full, Call for Wait List
Enjoy the contrast of light and dark wooden strips, the quiet
lapping of water on wood and the pride of craftsmanship that stems from
building your own cedar-strip boat. From start to finish, you cut thin
cedar planks and learn to assemble an appealing pattern for your canoe
or kayak. Students may choose from three cedar-strip boat projects: an
18 1/2' tandem cruiser canoe, a 16' tripping canoe or a 17’ kayak.
Students are encouraged to bring a partner or two to help…this can be a
great family project that will result in a lifetime of memories. As a
tutorial course, this course is limited to only two canoe projects,
enhancing the overall instruction process.
Separate tuition payment and cancellation policies apply to this course.
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 11
. . . Hours: 9am-5pm
. . . Tuition: $1865 per boat
. .
. Materials Fee: $1535
. . . Intergenerational Age: 14+
. . . Level: Beginner to Advanced
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Fundamentals of
Traditional Wooden Boat Building
John Beltman
Session Options:
. . .
10/21/2009 - 10/26/2009
Explore the grace and craft of wooden boatbuilding and unlock the
secrets of hand-crafting your own wooden watercraft in this six-day
hands-on course. You combine classroom sessions with shop time to become
familiar with the entire wooden boat-building process, from transferring
boat plans into real size through lofting to steam-bending and proper
caulking techniques. By the end of this course you’ll feel more
comfortable pursuing your own project knowing you learned from an
experienced boatbuilder. The class project for the course is the
cherished Susan Skiff, a classic wooden row boat with a carvel-planked
bottom and lapstrake sides.
This course is limited to eight students to ensure maximum hands-on
experience.
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 6
. . . Hours: 9am-5pm
. . . Tuition: $510
. . . Materials Fee: Included
. . . Intergenerational Age: na
. . . Level: Beginner
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Hand Crafting A
Northwoods Paddle
Mike Schelmeske
Session Options:
. . . 8/1/2009 - 8/2/2009
Create the traditional paddle used by Northwoods travelers for
hundreds of years. In this course, a North House classic, you learn
about wood selection and wood grain considerations as well as paddle
sizing and the theory of shape as applied to handles, shafts and blades.
You may choose from a variety of different classic paddle designs and
you leave the course with a custom-designed paddle constructed with
simple hand tools, including a traditional spokeshave and blockplane.
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 2
. . . Hours: 9am-5pm
. . . Tuition: $150
. . . Materials Fee: $40
. . . Intergenerational Age: na
. . . Level: Beginner
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Norse Pram - Build
Your Own
Mark Hansen
Session Options:
. . .
10/7/2009 - 10/18/2009
The Norse Pram is an inshore craft that has been rowed and sailed
along the coast of Norway for hundreds of years. The pram makes an
excellent tender or rowboat at the lake, and is often referred to as the
“water wheelbarrow” of the fjords of Norway. You build and design your
own 10’ to 14’ pram using traditional materials including white spruce,
white pine, oak and copper fastening to meet your intended uses for the
boat. Students interested in building the pram as a sailing vessel are
welcome. The Norse Pram is built using old-world, simple and honest
construction techniques, making it a great project for the first time
boatbuilder, who will walk away with a lifetime of skills. Students
are encouraged to bring a partner to help…this can be a great family
project. The instructor will consult with each student six weeks prior
to start of the course to assess materials for the intended boat to be
built in this course.
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 12
. . . Hours: 9am-4pm
. . . Tuition: $3225 per boat
. . . Materials Fee: Varies ($1,000-$1,200)
. . . Intergenerational Age: na
. . . Level: Intermediate
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Oar Construction -
Make Your Own Set
Mark Hansen
Session Options:
. . . 10/19/2009 - 10/20/2009
Give your boat a taste of traditional nautical life by handcrafting
a classic set of wooden oars. This two-day workshop provides a thorough,
hands-on introduction to the craft of oar making. You’ll use traditional
hand tools including a spokeshave, drawknife and block plane to shape a
custom set of oars from basswood and learn about finishing the oars
using traditional leatherwork for handles. Create a set of oars from a
variety of patterns and styles or you can design your own to fit your
boat. There's nothing like an early morning or sunset row - get
equipped and out on the water. Under the instructor's discretion,
participants may experiment with a variety of handcrafted wooden oars
and wooden boats on campus to determine their preferred sizes.
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 2
. . . Hours: 9am-5pm
. . . Tuition: $190
. . . Materials Fee: Varies (approx. $90)
. . . Intergenerational Age: na
. . . Level: Beginner
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On The Building Bed -
Birch Bark Canoe (Preserving The Past)
Erik Simula
Session Options:
. . .
8/17/2009 - 8/28/2009
Explore the history, construction and use of the Native American
birch bark canoe in this comprehensive, hands-on course. During the
course, hosted in parternship with the Grand Portage National Monument
and the North House Folk School, you work together with other students
to build a single canoe reminiscent of those used during the height of
the fur trade by the North West Company. You prepare an outdoor earthen
building bed, sew sheets of bark, insert gunwales, stem pieces and bent
ribs. Part history lesson, part apprenticeship, this is a rare learning
opportunity for anyone interested in the construction and history of the
canoe. Participants will learn on-site at the Grand Portage National
Monument (35 miles NE of Grand Marais) in the reconstructed Historic
North West Company Fur Trade Depot. Your participation includes
admission to the site.
Ethics of harvest and construction skills using only traditional
materials, tools and techniques will be emphasized. In an
apprenticeship-like setting, Erik will pass along the required skills to
create a full-sized bark canoe by following historical building
techniques. Construction will take place at an outdoor canoe yard of
Grand Portage National Monument’s reconstructed Historic North West
Company Fur Trade Depot (35 miles NE of Grand Marais). The National
Monument is an ideal learning location. Historically, during the peak of
the fur trade era, 60 or more canoes were built each year in Grand
Portage. Presently, multiple birch bark canoes, including a 36' fur
trade canoe, are on site. On the final day of class, the canoe will be
brought back to North House for the Wooden Boat Show and students will
work on the finishing stages, including pitching the canoe. All
students will be encouraged to paddle the finished canoe. This course
is offered in two parts, with two days off scheduled between two
five-day work sessions.
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 10 total days
. . . Hours: 9am-5pm (this course is offered in two 5-day sessions)
. . . Tuition: $750
. . . Materials Fee: Included
. . . Intergenerational Age: 14+
. . . Level: Beginner to Advanced
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Step 1 - Lofting For
Boatbuilders
Alex Comb
Session Options:
. . .
6/22/2009 - 6/23/2009
Learn the essential first step in boatbuilding as we take the
mystery ouf of lofting - the process of transferring boat lines into
full size drawings. Lofting is the process of laying down a full size
drawing of a boat from several different viewpoints including a profile
view, a half-breadth view and a view of the various cross sections which
determine the shape of the station molds. You will learn how to
determine a fair curve and how to correlate fair curves from the various
perspectives to create a working plan that yields a boat that is fair in
every perspective. As a class subject we will loft a 12 foot
round-bottomed rowing boat from the Finger Lakes District of New York
that was built circa 1896. We will lay down all the lines necessary to
build her, including "developing" the transom to its actual shape and
size.
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 2
. . . Hours: 9am-5pm
. . . Tuition: $150
. . . Materials Fee: Included
. . . Intergenerational Age: na
. . . Level: Beginner to Advanced
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Swedish Pram - Build
Your Own
Mark
Hansen
Session Options:
. . .
to be scheduled
Traditionally, the Swedish pram, a square-ended wooden watercraft,
was built in a wide variety of shapes and sizes to meet the specific
needs of the intended user – fishermen, farmers, tenders. The Baltic
Coast and the shorelines of Scandinavia were dotted with prams as small
as 9’ or 10’ and as large as 30’ with inboard engines and sails. This
class provides the student the opportunity to design and build the size
and shape of their own pram to meet their personal needs. The range of
sizes offered in this course will range from 10’ to 16’ in length. The
pram is typically rowed but could also be sailed or motored. The craft
will be lofted by eye and traditional building and construction
techniques will be employed in construction. Pine planks, oak framing
and copper rivets are the materials used in construction. In the
traditional fashion, the boat will be finished with pine tar, linseed
oil and turpentine. Students are encouraged to bring a partner to
help…this can be a great family project that will result in a lifetime
of memories.
The instructor will consult with each student six weeks prior to start
of the course to assess materials for the intended boat to be built in
this course. Material costs may vary given market prices and be
determined at this time. Each student will be expected to reimburse an
additional $750 - $1000 for materials directly to the instructor at the
onset of the course.
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 10
. . . Hours: 9am-5pm
. . . Tuition: $2750 per boat
. . .
Materials Fee: Varies ($750 - $1,000 see description)
. . . Intergenerational Age: na
. . . Level: Beginner to Advanced
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Techniques
of Cedar-Strip Boat Construction
Ken
Koscik
Session Options:
. . . to
be scheduled
With more than just aesthetic appeal, cedar-strip boats are known
for being lightweight, strong and quick to build. You will gain the
know-how and confidence to complete a boat project in your own backyard
through six-days of hands-on instruction building an 18 1/2' tandem with
other students that involves planking, fiberglassing and fitting out
the canoe, as well as other boatbuilding skills. At the end of the
course, interested students have the chance to purchase the boat built
during the class. Get ahead start on the techniques by coming a day
early to learn how to setup the canoe building forms, their construction
and milling wood for cedar-strip canoes. This option is available to
interested student at an additional ($65/day).
Take the first step toward owning a well-built wooden cedar-strip canoe
or kayak by learning the techniques and methods of cedar-strip
construction in a hands-on environment. Students are also invited for
informal evening slideshows that introduce the techniques of birch bark
canoe construction and fiberglass construction. Separate tuition payment
and cancellation policies apply to this course.
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 6
. . . Hours: 9am-5pm
. . . Tuition: $450
. . . Materials Fee: Included
. . . Intergenerational Age: 14+
. . . Level: Beginner to Advanced
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Techniques
of Pram Boat Building - Old World Swedish and Norwegian Boatbuilding
Traditions
Mark
Hansen
Session Options:
. . . 10/7/2009 - 10/11/2009
An old Norse saying goes, “A man without his boat is a mere
prisoner.” This class is a one of its kind study and hands-on know how
into the techniques of traditional Norwegian and Swedish boat builders,
exploring the developments and skills required to build wooden lapstrake
boats that have plied the fjords and fishing villages for centuries -
stemming as far back as the Viking era and into today across Scandinavia
and the Baltic. In a group setting, you will build a 10-16' wooden
rowing pram. Along the way, you learn how to design and build a
full-size rowing pram using lapstrake techniques, beveling watertight
planking, cutting compound bevels for framing and riveting - working on
a full sized boat. After this course you’ll be capable of returning to
your own backyard and building a pram of your own at minimal cost.
Simplicity of boatbuilding, use of readily available lumber (from your
own lumber yard!), no mold construction, minimum number of tools
including simple carving knives, versatility of creating different
shapes or customizing the boat to your needs, which may include sailing,
iceboating and a variety of rowing positions depending on how many
people wish to use the boat, make this approach to boatbuilding a well
deserved investment of time and energy.
Students will also learn how to set up your own mold in the garage or in
the backyard under a tarp for ease of construction space. Rigging this
particular watercraft for sail is also covered in this course. Tools
used for this project are easily constructed including wooden clamps
(patterns available), backing irons and rove sets. Discussions about
how to make a set of oars and spars will also be included. The design
and construction techniques and materials of other inshore craft that
plied the fjords of Norway for generations are also covered, through a
series of optional evening presentations, books and films.
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 5
. . . Hours: 9am-5pm (some evenings)
. . . Tuition: $475
. . . Materials Fee: Included
. . . Intergenerational Age: na
. . . Level: Beginner to Advanced
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The
Harvest - Preparing For Birch Bark Canoe Construction (Preserving the
Past)
Erik
Simula
Session Options:
. . .
8/10/2009 - 8/14/2009
The intrigue of building a birch bark canoe lies in the fact that
all the necessary materials can be sustainably harvested from a healthy
boreal forest: birch bark, cedar, spruce root and spruce gum. During
this class you’ll spend five days in a variety of forest habitats
harvesting these materials and preparing them on a historical bark canoe
construction site. For anyone seriously considering construction of a
birch bark canoe, mastering the harvest process is an essential step.
Hosted in partnership with Grand Portage National Monument, a portion of
the preparation will take place at an outdoor canoe yard of the
Monument’s reconstructed Historic North West Company Fur Trade Depot (35
miles NE of Grand Marais). The National Monument is an ideal learning
location. Historically, during the peak of the fur trade era, 60 or more
canoes were built each year in Grand Portage. Presently, multiple birch
bark canoes, including a 36' fur trade canoe, are on site and avaialable
as a study for interested birch bark canoe builders.
There are many misconceptions that a birch bark canoe is easy to build.
Harvesting the right materials poorly will cost you dearly. In an
apprenticeship-type of learning environment, Erik will pass along the
required skills to create a desired length and shape of a finished canoe
by better understanding what materials are available and what it takes
to harvest those materials properly. Preparation will take place at an
outdoor canoe yard of Grand Portage National Monument’s reconstructed
Historic North West Company Fur Trade Depot (35 miles NE of Grand
Marais). Your participation in this course includes daily admission to
the site.
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 5
. . . Hours: 9am-5pm
. . . Tuition: $375
. . . Materials Fee: Included
. . . Intergenerational Age: 14+
. . . Level: Beginner to Advanced
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Wood-Canvas Canoe - Build Your Own
Dan
Strootman
Session Options:
. . .
3/22/2009 - 4/2/2009
Poetry on the water – wood-canvas canoes are the classic boats of
the Northwoods. In this course you are immersed in the complete process
of building your own canoe from steam-bending its ribs to stretching and
filling its canvas. Participants generally build the 17’6” Atkinson
Traveler, but two additional canoe styles may be considered, including
the 16' Prospector and the 18’ Guide. Canoes are built, canvassed and
filled during the class and then taken home, painted and varnished – and
shortly thereafter paddled. Students are strongly encouraged to bring a
partner to help…this can be a great family project that will result in a
lifetime of memories. As a tutorial course, this course is limited to
only two canoe projects, enhancing the overall instruction process.
Developed in the 1870s with a design based upon the birch bark canoe,
wood-canvas canoes feature wide flexible ribs and thin planking covered
with a waterproof layer. Built on forms for uniform shape, they soon
became the canoe of choice for backcountry travel. Many people today
feel that paddling a hand-built wood-canvas canoe, beautiful and quiet
on the water, is the only way to travel on wilderness waterways.
Students are strongly encouraged to bring a partner to help…this can be
a great family project. The course offers an intriguing opportunity to
develop a solid base of woodworking skills while crafting an elegant and
inspiring traditional watercraft. Customizing the canoe is an option,
however, some additional costs will apply. Separate tuition payment
and cancellation policies apply to this course.
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 12
. . . Hours: 9am-5pm
. . . Tuition: $1800 per canoe
. . . Materials Fee: $1835
. . . Intergenerational Age: 14+
. . . Level: All levels
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Wood-Canvas Canoe – ReCanvas & Fill
Dan
Strootman
Session Options:
. . .
7/15/2009 - 7/17/2009
Once all the wooden components have been properly restored in your
wood-canvas canoe and the canvas has been completely removed, the canoe
will need to be recanvassed and filled – the focus of this two-day
course. The first day is devoted to strictly stretching and tacking
canvas. The second day focuses on the filling process, a laborious but
rewarding step prior to painting the hull. Participants will consult
with the instructor a minimum of two weeks prior to the start of the
course. Participants are encouraged to work with a partner. Your
materials should be paid the last day of the course - add 6.5% MN sales
tax. All canoes must be ready to be canvassed on day one.
A materials worksheet will be sent to students after they register and a
phone conference with Dan before the class will cover specific repair
needs. Students may attend as their schedule permits within these
dates. Students looking for a canoe that can be restored are
encouraged to visit the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association web site,
contact canoe organizations in their area, or attend North House's
Wooden Boat Show Auction (in June each year). Each of these offers
regular opportunities for purchasing restorable wood canvas canoes.
"Auditing" students
will work on projects that are under way in the shop - the auditing
tuition is $75 per day and a minimum stay of two days is required.
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 3
. . . Hours: 9am-5pm
. . . Tuition: $375
. . . Materials Fee: Varies (see description)
. . . Intergenerational Age: 14+
. . . Level: Beginner to Advanced
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Wood-Canvas Canoe Restoration
Dan
Strootman
Session Options:
. . .
7/10/2009 - 7/13/2009
Breathe some life into that old wood-canvas canoe in the rafters and
turn it into a classic wooden canoe suitable to be paddled for another
generation or two. In this course you will work on your own wood-canvas
canoe repairs. Dan Strootman is in residence at North House to assist
you with your restoration efforts. Cracked ribs, replaced planking, new
decks, new gunnels - this course focuses on all the essential canoe
repairs to properly restore the wooden components of the canoe. With the
right mix of materials, skillful repair and a boat building shop with
all the materials you need, Dan will guide you through the process of
restoring your wooden canoe. Dan has successfully restored wooden boats
from as early as 1911 and those with up to 80% of their original wooden
components replaced. Students may work alone or with a partner on their
canoe but are strongly encouraged to bring an assistant. If you do not
have a canoe but would nevertheless like to develop your canoe
restoration skills, you are welcome to sign up for the course. Your
materials should be paid the last day of the course - add 6.5% MN sales
tax
A materials worksheet will be sent to students after they register, and
a phone conference with Dan before the class will cover specific repair
needs. Students may attend as their schedule permits within these
dates. Students looking for a canoe that can be restored are encouraged
to visit the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association web site, contact canoe
organizations in their area, or attend North House's Wooden Boat Show
Auction (in June each year). Each of these offers regular opportunities
for purchasing restorable wood canvas canoes. "Auditing" students will
work on projects that are under way in the shop - the auditing tuition
is $50 per day and a minimum stay of two days is required.
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 4 1 to 4 days
. . . Hours: 9am-5pm
. . . Tuition: $125/canoe per day
. . . Materials Fee: Varies (see description)
. . . Intergenerational Age: 14+
. . . Level: All levels
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Fundamentals of Traditional Wooden Boat Building
John
Beltman
Session Options:
. . .
10/21/2009 - 10/26/2009
Explore the grace and craft of wooden boatbuilding and unlock the
secrets of hand-crafting your own wooden watercraft in this six-day
hands-on course. You combine classroom sessions with shop time to become
familiar with the entire wooden boat-building process, from transferring
boat plans into real size through lofting to steam-bending and proper
caulking techniques. By the end of this course you’ll feel more
comfortable pursuing your own project knowing you learned from an
experienced boatbuilder. The class project for the course is the
cherished Susan Skiff, a classic wooden row boat with a carvel-planked
bottom and lapstrake sides.
This course is limited to eight students to ensure maximum hands-on
experience.
Course Details:
. . . Length in Days: 6
. . . Hours: 9am-5pm
. . . Tuition: $510
. . . Materials Fee: Included
. . . Intergenerational Age: na
. . . Level: Beginner
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Advanced Boat Building - Photo Journal
In addition to hosting regular boat building courses
(please see descriptions below) that range in length from one day to two
weeks, North House also hosts extended/advanced boat building workshops
that focus on building unique traditional wooden craft of a variety of
designs. During December 2005 and January 2006 a classic
double-ended lap-strake Pea Pod took shape in the boat building shop.
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