Bill Garden Boatshop Classes
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Intro To Epoxy (Sponsored By CLC): January 18th
In this 3 hour class you'll learn epoxy safety, fillet techniques, applying fiberglass tape over fillets, fiberglassing over wood, fill-coating fiberglass, rail lamination, and how to install a breasthook. No pre-requisite required. This is a great class to take if you are looking to build a Chesapeake Light Craft boat kit!
*This class is offered multiple times a year so if you miss the posted dates, check back for more!
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AGES: Adult
DATE: January 18th
TIME: 10am-2pm
CLASS SIZE: 20 Students
INSTRUCTOR: Ducky Kimball
LOCATION: South Lake Union
PREREQUISITES: None
COST: Non-Members $120 | Members $100
Register Here
Table-Top Workbench: February 1st-2nd
This beginning woodworking class is for anyone interested in learning how to use basic wood-working tools skillfully and safely. This class is centered on building a small project, this week on a table top work bench. The work bench is great for anyone looking to expand their woodworking skills at home, work on small projects, and will fit any table top. This is also a great class to prepare yourself for taking more advanced woodworking and boatbuilding classes.
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AGES: Adult
DATE: February 1st-2nd
TIME: 10am-5pm
CLASS SIZE: 6 Students
INSTRUCTOR: Clay Houser
LOCATION: South Lake Union
PREREQUISITES: None
COST: Non-Members $475 | Members $400
Register Here
Valentine’s Day Spoon Carving: February 14th
This class is a two for the price of one so bring your sweetheart or someone else for a beginners guide to spoon carving with handtools!
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AGES: Adult
DATE: February 14th
TIME: 10am-5pm
CLASS SIZE: 12 Students
INSTRUCTOR: Ducky Kimball
LOCATION: South Lake Union
PREREQUISITES: None
COST: Non-Members $240 | Members $200
Register Here
Friday Night Hand-Tool Series: February 21st - March 7th
Friday Night Hand-Tool Series is a 3 part woodworking foundations class. This is a great place to start when getting into woodworking or just refining your skills!
In this class you will be focusing on one type of tool a day. Day one (2/21) is Measure & Marking tools and using a Japanese Handsaw. Day two (2/28) is Hand Planes. Day three (3/7) is sharpening and how to care for your tools.
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AGES: Adult
DATE: February 21st, February 28th, and March 7th
TIME: 6PM - 8PM
CLASS SIZE: 6 Students
INSTRUCTOR: Clay Houser
LOCATION: South Lake Union
PREREQUISITES: None
COST: Non-Members $240 | Members $200
About the Instructors
Ducky
Ducky grew up in the Pacific Northwest and has spent the last 10 years restoring historic ships and building small skiffs. They have also been commercial salmon fishing in Alaska nearly every summer. They got their start at the Center when they were a teenager and now they’re back teaching in the Bill Garden Boatshop!
Tyler Schaffer
Tyler was raised on a lake in the Rocky Mountains and became fascinated by plywood boats after receiving a Glen-L boats book as a teen and has become hooked ever since. Tyler now enjoys sharing his knowledge and interest in contemporary boat building and restoration with others. His other woodworking interests include cabinet building, millwork, furniture design, and finishing. When not teaching in the Bill Gardnen Boatshop, Tyler can be found on one of his many boats, house projects, or fishing.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellation more than 30 days in advance: refund less a $50 administrative fee.
Cancellation 30-15 days in advance: 50% refund of the course fee.
Cancellation 14 or fewer days in advance of the course: No refund.
Cancellation requests must be submitted via email to: boatshop@cwb.org