Exploring Traditional Wooden Boatbuilding Techniques with Brian Thorkildson

Wooden boats are fascinating objects—get just a taste of some of the traditional techniques needed to build them in this evening-long workshop. Students will have the opportunity to get hands on with specialty tools to make a small sample cross-section of a traditional Nordic wooden boat. With hand planes, students will cut bevels on their planks and shape a frame section. Students will also make their own tree nails—the wooden nails that held the planks to the frames—and assemble their samples with rivets and trees nails into a small cross section of traditional Nordic boat. No past woodworking experience needed; this class is perfect for anyone excited about wood, boats, history, or tools to try out something new.

Additional information:

• Advanced registration required.
• Materials: A $25 materials fee is due in class and covers all tools and materials.

Prerequisites:

• Skill level: This class welcomes all skill levels.
• Phsyical ability: Some hand strength and dexterity is helpful to complete the project.
• Ages: This class welcomes students ages 16+. A discounted ticket price for ages 16-17 is available at checkout.