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Summer program...
Summer Classes 2012
(courses subject to change - more information to come)
|  Shaker Furniture
Dates: June 18-22, 2012
Instructor: Chris Becksvoort
Summary:
Chris Becksvoort , contributing editor of Fine Woodworking magazine and
custom furniture builder in the Shaker style will instruct how to build
a Shaker hanging wall clock.
|  Boat Building for Clergy
Dates: June 25-29, 2012
Instructors: Kim Hoare and Robert Ives
Summary:
This class will introduce students to the fundaments of traditional
boat building. Daily lectures will be given in tool use, sharpening,
boat design, and wood technology. The class will construct a
traditional Monhegan Island skiff. |  Young People’s Wood Working
(Ages 10-14)
Dates: July 2-6, 2012
Instructor: Maryah Smith-Overman
Summary:
This class will provide an introduction to basic woodworking. The
class will focus on how to use basic hand and small power wood working
tools. The students will work on various projects throughout the week.
|  Woman’s Wood Working – 101
Dates: July 9-14, 2012
Instructor: Maryah Smith-Overman
Summary:
This class will provide an introduction and over view of general wood
working terms, tools and wood working techniques. There will be four
projects from which to choose: Shaker oval boxes, a three step stool,
and a cherry candle stand and a bed side table. Each student will
complete at least one or two projects.
|
 Windsor Chair Building
Dates July 23-27, 2012
Instructor: Robert Elliott
| Custom Furniture Building
Dates: August 6-10, 2012
Instructor: Jim Macdonald
Summary:
Jim Macdonald, a custom
furniture maker from Burnham Maine and a teacher at the Center
for
Furniture Craftsmanship will teach how to build a custom furniture
project. Daily classes in tool use, carpentry skills,
dovetail
cutting, plane and chisel use, tool sharpening will accompany this
interesting class. |
 Basic Boat Building
Dates: August 20-24, 2012
Instructor: Douglas Brooks
Summary:
Douglas Brooks, who specializes in traditional American, English and
Japanese boat building will introduce students to basic boat building
and wood working tools. There will be daily lessons in the use of
basic hand and power wood working tools, how to sharpen planes and
chisels, joinery details and wood working techniques.
|
 Canoe Building
Dates August 27 – Sept 1, 2012
Instructor: Rollin Thurlow
Summary:
Rollin Thurlow is one of the outstanding Canoe builders in Maine.
He
has taught canoe building at the Wooden Boat School for
years. During
this Canoe Building class he will instruct students in how to build at
wooden canoe (particular type to be determined) On canoe jigs
students will build these during the 6 day class. Although the
canoes will not be
varnished or painted, it is the hope that the class
will complete the models. Daily instruction will be offered
in planning,
chisel work, tool sharpening, and other wood working techniques. |
REGISTRATION:
If you would like to register for one of the above classes, or have any
questions regarding these courses, please contact
us.
We ask a non-refundable
deposit of $100
to reserve a spot in a class. The remainder is due at the
start of the class.
Tuition
includes lunch each work day. Room & Board
includes a
room on campus
and breakfast & dinner each day. Boarders are welcome
to
arrive Sunday evenning and depart Saturday morning. Some
scholarships are
available.
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