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Mackinaw Watercraft Canoe and Kayak College


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Mackinaw Watercraft LLC is now offering classes in wood strip canoe, kayak and paddle building. These classes are offered at our Grand Ledge, MI boat-works and will offer students an introduction to all phases of design and construction. Whether you are an avid paddler that wants a closer relationship to your craft or an experienced wood worker looking for a challenging project these classes will offer you new knowledge, skills and insights. Classes are limited in size and fill up quickly so pre-registration is required.

Introduction to Wood-strip Boatbuilding Seminar

Receive 3 hours of instruction from experienced and acclaimed wooden boat builder Allen Deming. This class is designed as an introduction to the construction of cedar strip canoes, kayaks and paddles. Covered topics will include discussions of boat design, materials, tools and construction techniques. You will receive copies of the class notes and an opportunity to purchases reference texts to aid you in your future boat building efforts From kits and materials to fiberglass and finishing this overview should give you a strong start on the road to building your own wooden watercraft.

Strip-built Boatbuilding 101

Receive 15 hours of instruction from experienced and acclaimed wooden boat builder Allen Deming. This class is designed as an introduction to the construction of cedar strip canoes, kayaks and paddles. Covered topics will include discussions of boat design, materials, tools and construction techniques. The class will rely heavily on live demonstrations and include the opportunity for some hands-on participation in every major phase of strip-built construction. From forms to fiberglass and finishing this overview should give you a strong start on the road to building your own wooden watercraft.

Strip-built Boat Building 101 is a three session, 15 hour class which offers an introduction to the design, construction and finishing of cedar strip Kayaks and Canoes. Plenty of opportunity for hands-on participation in all critical phases of construction will be offered to each student. 

All sessions will be held at the Mackinaw Watercraft Boatworks in Grand Ledge, MI, Saturday, April 9, and Saturday and Sunday May 7 and 8, 2011 12:00 to 5:00 PM

 

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