Setting a course that serves the community with traditional and contemporary maritime programming, the Gig Harbor BoatShop is launching The Shipwright's Toolbox workshop designed to familiarize the participant with boat builder's tools. Using the 26" Pirouette (#2 Thunderbird sailboat) as a demonstration and teaching tool, this two-day, eight hour course is scheduled for January 23rd and 24th, 10am-3pm at the Gig Harbor BoatShop, 3805 Harborview Drive. Space is limited at eight participants per workshop. For more information about fees and registering for this unique course, call (253) 241-7432.
This first of many educational workshops and programs scheduled for 2010 introduces participants to the care and use of hand tools commonly employed by shipwrights. Under the guidance of Steve Helgeson, Program Director and Guy Hoppen, BoatShop President, course participants will practice basic construction layout as well as the cutting and shaping of wood. Using lectures, demonstrations and hand-on activities, participants will gain competency in the use of tools, measuring tools, layout and marking tools. Participants will take home an assembled small project of their own design and construction. Tools for this unique program are provided by the Gig Harbor BoatShop.
For more information about the Gig Harbor BoatShop, visit www.gigharborboatshop.org
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