Build a Wooden Paddle (April - Session 1) In-Person

Instructor: Kevin Nyenhuis
Date & Time: Friday, April 22 - 2pm-5pm
Saturday, April 23- 11:00am to 2:00pm
Sunday, April 24 - 11:00 am to 2:00pm
Total Cost: $250.00
Skill Level: Beginner
NOTE: Be aware we may cancel this class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached.
Build your own bent shaft canoe paddle. Students will learn about wood selection and grains, use of hand tools and skill saw, paddle design and considerations, and paddle sizing. Each student will leave with a completed bent shaft paddle ready for varnishing.
This class will take place over 3 days for a total of 9 hours:
Saturday 4/23 – 11am – 2:00PM
Sunday 4/24 – 11am – 2:00PM
Want to share this experience with a younger friend or relative? Students 14 years old and older are welcome to join this class, with each participant working on their own paddle. Students aged 14-18 must be accompanied by an adult. Each student must register separately and pay the class fee. Also, please note our class fee paid at registration now includes both the material fee of $75 and the instructor fee.
Students to wear clothing that can get permanently stained/damaged.
Location: Marine on St. Croix, private location to be emailed to students prior to class. This class will take place in a workshop with doors open to the outside, N-95 masks for dust protection will be supplied and required at all times.
Cost Detail
Tuition: $175
Material Fee: $75