Boat Lettering
August 2–3
Whether traditionally carved, gold-leafed, or painted, lettering your boat is a great way to add character and show off the passion you have for your vessel. This two-day intensive will...
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Boatshop with BenefitsYou create your schedule!Design your own workshop! We offer a space with a workbench that you can use and have access to from 8 AM–8 PM for seven consecutive days. As a participant,... -
Build Your Own Drake 17: Build It, Row It, Race ItSept. 15-19 and Sept. 22-26In this beginner-level construction class we will build the versatile and beautiful Chase Small Craft designed Drake 17, a rowing craft built to handle the everyday conditions that the Puget...
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Chesapeake Light Craft TakeoverOctober 6–31Northwest Maritime is excited to partner with Chesapeake Light Craft to offer this unique workshop experience. Since 1994, CLC boatbuilding classes have launched more than a thousand boats and introduced...
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Deck the Hulls with Boatshop OffcutsDecember 6–7This is your chance to spend a weekend in the Boatshop learning the basics. We are offering this course as an opportunity for students to come into the Boatshop and...
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Duckworks Scout CampApril 21–May 16Introducing the Duckworks Scout Camp at Northwest Maritime—a new offering for 2025! This hands-on workshop, guided by our expert Boatshop Manager, offers participants the opportunity to construct either a Scout...
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Epoxy 101August 9In the everchanging world of boatbuilding and repair, the use of epoxy has become more and more prevalent. Epoxy can be used as a resource in a wide variety of...
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Hand Tools: An Introduction to Use, Care, & SharpeningJuly 12Take a deep dive into the tool bag of a shipwright and see the variety of tools that have evolved over centuries of boatbuilding. This is a great opportunity to...
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Outboards: Maintenance, Care, & TroubleshootingMay 3We've all been there—stranded. Whether at the dock or halfway across the Strait, there is never a good time to experience outboard troubles. In this Saturday intensive, we will break...
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Paddles, Spars, Oars, & MoreSeptember 25–28A crash course in how to make a square piece of wood round. This four-day course will walk you through the process of laying out and shaping spars, paddles, and...
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Point Hudson Dory Build WorkshopAugust 29–September 1Derived from a desire to simplify the process of building boats with kids, the Boatshop crew collaborated with local designer Brandon Davis to introduce a boat and build process that...
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Stationary Power Tools 101July 19In this one-day workshop, we will cover the basics of operation for the tablesaw, jointer, planer, drill press, and bandsaw. These are all tools commonly found in a shop, and...
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Steam BendingJuly 26Steam bending is a fun, efficient process that has been utilized in the construction of boats for generations. In this workshop, we will break down the process so that it...
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Wooden Boat Tools & Joinery: Building a SkiffAugust 14–18In this intensive workshop, students will engage in the design and construction of a traditionally built flat-bottomed skiff, starting from the lofting floor and progressing through to completion. This comprehensive...