Canoe Paddle Carving Class | Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area

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Canoe Paddle Carving Class

Location

HRMM's Riverport Wooden Boat School
50 Rondout Landing
Kingston, NY 12401

41.919212 -73.980473

County: Ulster
Region: Mid Hudson

Date(s)

  • September 16, 2017, 9:00AM
  • September 17, 2017, 9:00AM

Details

Event Type Class Description Carve your own canoe paddle! From the shape of the paddle blade, to its length, to the shape of the handle, the paddle you create will be made for you, by you. Choose either Otter Tail or Beaver Tail shaped blade for your paddle. Each participant in the class will be provided with paddle blank laminated of carefully selected woods. Using hand tools you will carve your paddle blade to the desired shape. Once the blade is shaped, you will custom fit your paddle, by carving the shape of the grip area to fit your hands and cutting the paddle shaft to the perfect length for you. Prior to the end of the first day, you will glue to your paddle the wood that will be carved into the paddle’s handle. On the second day you will carve the handle, complete the paddle’s final shaping prior to sanding and applying apply a hand rubbed oil finish. Students leave with a completed paddle. Beginners welcome. Organization Hosting the Event Hudson River Maritime Museum Phone Number (845) 338-1x15

Registration

Advance registration required.
845.338.0071 x 16 swassberg@hrmm.org
$245 HRMM members $290 non members

Additional Information


Event Duration (hours): 7
This event is NOT Suitable for children under: 15

Family Friendly: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? Yes
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