Bill Garden Boatshop Classes
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Intro To Epoxy (Sponsored By CLC): April 12th
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: April 12th
TIME: 10am-2pm
CLASS SIZE: 20 Students
INSTRUCTOR: Ducky Kimball
LOCATION: South Lake Union
PREREQUISITES: None
COST: Non-Members $120 | Members $100
Spoon Carving: April 30th
Carve a spoon of your design with traditional hand carving tools!
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AGES: Adult
DATE: April 30th
TIME: 3pm-6pm
CLASS SIZE: 8 Students
INSTRUCTOR: Ducky Kimball
LOCATION: South Lake Union
PREREQUISITES: None
COST: Non-Members $180 | Members $150
Women’s Woodworking: May 3rd - 4th
This beginning woodworking class is for women (Trans/Non-Binary inclusive!) interested in learning how to use basic wood-working tools skillfully and safely. This class is centered on building a small project, usually a step stool, in order to teach the fundamentals of carpentry. Students will learn how to identify lumber grain and direction; surface plane to mill a of lumber to thickness; joint the edge of a plank straight; Rip lumber safely on a table saw to dimension; as well as how to use a drill with countersink, round over edges with a router, sand a surfaced smooth, and cut curves on a bandsaw. A great way to prepare yourself to taking more advanced woodworking and boatbuilding classes.
-Just in time for Mother’s Day!-
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AGES: Adult
DATE: May 3rd - 4th
TIME: 10am-5pm
CLASS SIZE: 7 Students
INSTRUCTOR: Ducky Kimball
LOCATION: South Lake Union
PREREQUISITES: None
COST: Non-Members $475 | Members $400
Build Your Own Side Table
In this hands-on woodworking class, you’ll design and build a custom side table that fits your space just right. Learn the basics of measuring, cutting, assembling, and finishing while working with quality materials and tools in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment.
To personalize your project, we encourage you to bring measurements of the spot where your table will live—whether it’s next to your bed, sofa, or favorite reading chair. No prior experience needed but this is a complimentary class to our Beginning Woodworking Class. All tools and materials are provided!
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AGES: Adult
DATE: June 10th - 12th
TIME: 6:30-9:30 PM
CLASS SIZE: 6 Students
INSTRUCTOR: Ducky Kimball
LOCATION: South Lake Union
PREREQUISITES: None
COST: Non-Members $475 | Members $400
Make an End-Grain Cutting Board
Learn to craft a durable, professional-quality end-grain cutting board in this hands-on woodworking class. You’ll shape, glue, and finish your board for a beautiful, functional piece that’s gentle on your knives and built to last.
Perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike—no prior experience needed. All tools and materials provided!
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AGES: Adult
DATE: July 26th-27th
TIME: 10 am-4 pm
CLASS SIZE: 7 Students
INSTRUCTOR: Ducky Kimball
LOCATION: South Lake Union
PREREQUISITES: None
COST: Non-Members $475| Members $400
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 Garden 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