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December 2019
Boatshop Workshop: Shaker Box Making
The Shakers are famous for their simple and elegant designs, and the Shaker oval box is no exception. Learn boatbuilding techniques such as clinch nailing and steam bending, although no experience, boatbuilding or otherwise, is required. Each participant builds three nesting oval boxes made from cherry and cedar. All materials are included in the class fee. This class will be offered twice in 2019: August 14 and 15, 5-8 pm, and December 4 and 5, 5-8 pm.
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Boatshop Workshop: Toboggan-Building Class
Bring your friends for our first ever toboggan-building class! Groups of up to five will build an 8-foot toboggan over two evenings. Boatbuilding techniques employed in the class include steam bending, riveting and ropework. The class runs January 22-23 to give participants time to sand and varnish before the US National Toboggan Championships in Camden February 7-9. Be sure to sign up quickly, there are only six spots available! Class runs for two evenings, January 22 and 23, 2020 from 5-8 pm in the museum's Boatshop.
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