Bill Garden Boatshop Classes
Intro to epoxy (Sponsored by Chesapeake Light Craft): May 11th
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!
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AGES: Adult
TIME: 10am-2pm
CLASS SIZE: 15 Students
INSTRUCTOR: Casey Wilkinson
LOCATION: South Lake Union
PREREQUISITES: None
COST: Members: $100 | Non-Members: $120
MAY 11th: Register Here
Make an Adirondack Chair: June 22nd-23rd
Build your very own Adirondack Chair. A classic American staple to anyone’s back yard (Or cruising boat), the original design for this chair goes back to the early 1900’s. This chair was designed for comfort and to bring that summer feeling all year round.
In this 2 day class you will cut pieces and assemble your chair. We will also be going over finishing techniques for longevity of this piece of outdoor furniture. There is no prerequisite for this class but a beginning woodworking class is encouraged.
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AGES: Adult
DATE: June 22nd-23rd
TIME: 10 AM - 5 PM
CLASS SIZE: 6 Students
INSTRUCTOR: Tyler Schaffer
LOCATION: South Lake Union
PREREQUISITES: None
COST: Non-Members $475 | Members $400
Beginning Woodworking: July 27th-28th
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, 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.
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AGES: Adult
DATE: July 27th-28th
TIME: 10am-6pm
CLASS SIZE: 6 Students
INSTRUCTOR: Tyler Schaffer
LOCATION: South Lake Union
PREREQUISITES: None
COST: Non-Members $475 | Members $400
Women’s Woodworking: Dates Coming Soon!
This beginning woodworking class is for anyone interested in learning how to use basic wood-working tools skillfully and safely.
First you’ll learn how to use basic hand and power tools, followed by the larger table saws, planers and other machines. With that mastered, you’ll move on to basic joinery, laminating, fastening and finishing. By the end of the class, you’ll leave with your own handcrafted wood project, and the skills and confidence to tackle simple projects on your own.
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