- May 19, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
May 19, 2022 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
WHEN: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, orThursdays (pick one day a week); 3:30-5:30pm
COST: $150 per session (approximately12 afternoons each session)
Session One:October 5 – December 23
Session Two:January 4 – March 31
SessionThree: April 5 – June 30
Anafterschool opportunity for kids (10-14) who aren’t quite old enough to joinour Apprentice Program to get an understanding of how the Boat Shop works.We’ll teach basic tool use, the process of boatbuilding as practiced atLowell’s, the importance of putting things back where they belong and cleaningup, and additional skills and lessons that organically arise as Shop needsdictate. On occasion, the senior Apprentices will act as mentors and lead thesession. Afterschool snacks included.
- May 20, 2022
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- May 24, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
May 24, 2022 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
WHEN: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, orThursdays (pick one day a week); 3:30-5:30pm
COST: $150 per session (approximately12 afternoons each session)
Session One:October 5 – December 23
Session Two:January 4 – March 31
SessionThree: April 5 – June 30
Anafterschool opportunity for kids (10-14) who aren’t quite old enough to joinour Apprentice Program to get an understanding of how the Boat Shop works.We’ll teach basic tool use, the process of boatbuilding as practiced atLowell’s, the importance of putting things back where they belong and cleaningup, and additional skills and lessons that organically arise as Shop needsdictate. On occasion, the senior Apprentices will act as mentors and lead thesession. Afterschool snacks included.
- May 25, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
May 25, 2022 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
WHEN: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, orThursdays (pick one day a week); 3:30-5:30pm
COST: $150 per session (approximately12 afternoons each session)
Session One:October 5 – December 23
Session Two:January 4 – March 31
SessionThree: April 5 – June 30
Anafterschool opportunity for kids (10-14) who aren’t quite old enough to joinour Apprentice Program to get an understanding of how the Boat Shop works.We’ll teach basic tool use, the process of boatbuilding as practiced atLowell’s, the importance of putting things back where they belong and cleaningup, and additional skills and lessons that organically arise as Shop needsdictate. On occasion, the senior Apprentices will act as mentors and lead thesession. Afterschool snacks included.
- May 26, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
May 26, 2022 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
WHEN: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, orThursdays (pick one day a week); 3:30-5:30pm
COST: $150 per session (approximately12 afternoons each session)
Session One:October 5 – December 23
Session Two:January 4 – March 31
SessionThree: April 5 – June 30
Anafterschool opportunity for kids (10-14) who aren’t quite old enough to joinour Apprentice Program to get an understanding of how the Boat Shop works.We’ll teach basic tool use, the process of boatbuilding as practiced atLowell’s, the importance of putting things back where they belong and cleaningup, and additional skills and lessons that organically arise as Shop needsdictate. On occasion, the senior Apprentices will act as mentors and lead thesession. Afterschool snacks included.
- May 27, 2022
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- May 31, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
May 31, 2022 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
WHEN: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, orThursdays (pick one day a week); 3:30-5:30pm
COST: $150 per session (approximately12 afternoons each session)
Session One:October 5 – December 23
Session Two:January 4 – March 31
SessionThree: April 5 – June 30
Anafterschool opportunity for kids (10-14) who aren’t quite old enough to joinour Apprentice Program to get an understanding of how the Boat Shop works.We’ll teach basic tool use, the process of boatbuilding as practiced atLowell’s, the importance of putting things back where they belong and cleaningup, and additional skills and lessons that organically arise as Shop needsdictate. On occasion, the senior Apprentices will act as mentors and lead thesession. Afterschool snacks included.
- June 1, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
June 1, 2022 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
WHEN: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, orThursdays (pick one day a week); 3:30-5:30pm
COST: $150 per session (approximately12 afternoons each session)
Session One:October 5 – December 23
Session Two:January 4 – March 31
SessionThree: April 5 – June 30
Anafterschool opportunity for kids (10-14) who aren’t quite old enough to joinour Apprentice Program to get an understanding of how the Boat Shop works.We’ll teach basic tool use, the process of boatbuilding as practiced atLowell’s, the importance of putting things back where they belong and cleaningup, and additional skills and lessons that organically arise as Shop needsdictate. On occasion, the senior Apprentices will act as mentors and lead thesession. Afterschool snacks included.
- June 2, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
June 2, 2022 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
WHEN: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, orThursdays (pick one day a week); 3:30-5:30pm
COST: $150 per session (approximately12 afternoons each session)
Session One:October 5 – December 23
Session Two:January 4 – March 31
SessionThree: April 5 – June 30
Anafterschool opportunity for kids (10-14) who aren’t quite old enough to joinour Apprentice Program to get an understanding of how the Boat Shop works.We’ll teach basic tool use, the process of boatbuilding as practiced atLowell’s, the importance of putting things back where they belong and cleaningup, and additional skills and lessons that organically arise as Shop needsdictate. On occasion, the senior Apprentices will act as mentors and lead thesession. Afterschool snacks included.
- June 3, 2022
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- June 4, 2022
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- June 7, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
June 7, 2022 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
WHEN: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, orThursdays (pick one day a week); 3:30-5:30pm
COST: $150 per session (approximately12 afternoons each session)
Session One:October 5 – December 23
Session Two:January 4 – March 31
SessionThree: April 5 – June 30
Anafterschool opportunity for kids (10-14) who aren’t quite old enough to joinour Apprentice Program to get an understanding of how the Boat Shop works.We’ll teach basic tool use, the process of boatbuilding as practiced atLowell’s, the importance of putting things back where they belong and cleaningup, and additional skills and lessons that organically arise as Shop needsdictate. On occasion, the senior Apprentices will act as mentors and lead thesession. Afterschool snacks included.
- June 8, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
June 8, 2022 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
WHEN: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, orThursdays (pick one day a week); 3:30-5:30pm
COST: $150 per session (approximately12 afternoons each session)
Session One:October 5 – December 23
Session Two:January 4 – March 31
SessionThree: April 5 – June 30
Anafterschool opportunity for kids (10-14) who aren’t quite old enough to joinour Apprentice Program to get an understanding of how the Boat Shop works.We’ll teach basic tool use, the process of boatbuilding as practiced atLowell’s, the importance of putting things back where they belong and cleaningup, and additional skills and lessons that organically arise as Shop needsdictate. On occasion, the senior Apprentices will act as mentors and lead thesession. Afterschool snacks included.
- June 9, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
June 9, 2022 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
WHEN: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, orThursdays (pick one day a week); 3:30-5:30pm
COST: $150 per session (approximately12 afternoons each session)
Session One:October 5 – December 23
Session Two:January 4 – March 31
SessionThree: April 5 – June 30
Anafterschool opportunity for kids (10-14) who aren’t quite old enough to joinour Apprentice Program to get an understanding of how the Boat Shop works.We’ll teach basic tool use, the process of boatbuilding as practiced atLowell’s, the importance of putting things back where they belong and cleaningup, and additional skills and lessons that organically arise as Shop needsdictate. On occasion, the senior Apprentices will act as mentors and lead thesession. Afterschool snacks included.
- June 10, 2022
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- June 13, 2022
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- June 14, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
June 14, 2022 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
WHEN: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, orThursdays (pick one day a week); 3:30-5:30pm
COST: $150 per session (approximately12 afternoons each session)
Session One:October 5 – December 23
Session Two:January 4 – March 31
SessionThree: April 5 – June 30
Anafterschool opportunity for kids (10-14) who aren’t quite old enough to joinour Apprentice Program to get an understanding of how the Boat Shop works.We’ll teach basic tool use, the process of boatbuilding as practiced atLowell’s, the importance of putting things back where they belong and cleaningup, and additional skills and lessons that organically arise as Shop needsdictate. On occasion, the senior Apprentices will act as mentors and lead thesession. Afterschool snacks included.
- June 15, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
June 15, 2022 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
WHEN: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, orThursdays (pick one day a week); 3:30-5:30pm
COST: $150 per session (approximately12 afternoons each session)
Session One:October 5 – December 23
Session Two:January 4 – March 31
SessionThree: April 5 – June 30
Anafterschool opportunity for kids (10-14) who aren’t quite old enough to joinour Apprentice Program to get an understanding of how the Boat Shop works.We’ll teach basic tool use, the process of boatbuilding as practiced atLowell’s, the importance of putting things back where they belong and cleaningup, and additional skills and lessons that organically arise as Shop needsdictate. On occasion, the senior Apprentices will act as mentors and lead thesession. Afterschool snacks included.
- June 16, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
June 16, 2022 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
WHEN: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, orThursdays (pick one day a week); 3:30-5:30pm
COST: $150 per session (approximately12 afternoons each session)
Session One:October 5 – December 23
Session Two:January 4 – March 31
SessionThree: April 5 – June 30
Anafterschool opportunity for kids (10-14) who aren’t quite old enough to joinour Apprentice Program to get an understanding of how the Boat Shop works.We’ll teach basic tool use, the process of boatbuilding as practiced atLowell’s, the importance of putting things back where they belong and cleaningup, and additional skills and lessons that organically arise as Shop needsdictate. On occasion, the senior Apprentices will act as mentors and lead thesession. Afterschool snacks included.
- June 21, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
June 21, 2022 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
WHEN: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, orThursdays (pick one day a week); 3:30-5:30pm
COST: $150 per session (approximately12 afternoons each session)
Session One:October 5 – December 23
Session Two:January 4 – March 31
SessionThree: April 5 – June 30
Anafterschool opportunity for kids (10-14) who aren’t quite old enough to joinour Apprentice Program to get an understanding of how the Boat Shop works.We’ll teach basic tool use, the process of boatbuilding as practiced atLowell’s, the importance of putting things back where they belong and cleaningup, and additional skills and lessons that organically arise as Shop needsdictate. On occasion, the senior Apprentices will act as mentors and lead thesession. Afterschool snacks included.
- June 22, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
June 22, 2022 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
WHEN: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, orThursdays (pick one day a week); 3:30-5:30pm
COST: $150 per session (approximately12 afternoons each session)
Session One:October 5 – December 23
Session Two:January 4 – March 31
SessionThree: April 5 – June 30
Anafterschool opportunity for kids (10-14) who aren’t quite old enough to joinour Apprentice Program to get an understanding of how the Boat Shop works.We’ll teach basic tool use, the process of boatbuilding as practiced atLowell’s, the importance of putting things back where they belong and cleaningup, and additional skills and lessons that organically arise as Shop needsdictate. On occasion, the senior Apprentices will act as mentors and lead thesession. Afterschool snacks included.
- June 23, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
June 23, 2022 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
WHEN: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, orThursdays (pick one day a week); 3:30-5:30pm
COST: $150 per session (approximately12 afternoons each session)
Session One:October 5 – December 23
Session Two:January 4 – March 31
SessionThree: April 5 – June 30
Anafterschool opportunity for kids (10-14) who aren’t quite old enough to joinour Apprentice Program to get an understanding of how the Boat Shop works.We’ll teach basic tool use, the process of boatbuilding as practiced atLowell’s, the importance of putting things back where they belong and cleaningup, and additional skills and lessons that organically arise as Shop needsdictate. On occasion, the senior Apprentices will act as mentors and lead thesession. Afterschool snacks included.
- June 27, 2022
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Exploring the Past on the Powwow
June 27, 2022 @ 9:00 am - June 29, 2022 @ 4:00 pm
Exploringthe Past on the Powwow
June 27-29, 9AM-4PM each day. Suggested ages 9-14
MEMBERS:$295 NONMEMBERS: $325
A tributary of theMerrimack that originates in Danville, NH, the Powwow courses 22 miles beforeflowing through the center of Amesbury. In the early 17th century (andpresumably before that), Native Americans of the Pennacook tribe lived inthe area and used the Powwow River for transportation and fishing. When theEuropeans settled in what is now Amesbury, they were attracted to the Powwowfor the potential of waterpower from the falls (the river drops approximately90 feet through the center of Amesbury, providing ample waterpower for earlyindustrial development).
From the AmesburyIndustrial History Center’s website: “WilliamOsgood built the first sawmill in 1640, and others followed. Of note was theaddition of a grain or grist mill, an oil mill (to press flax or sunflowerseeds), a fulling mill (to wash wool fabric), and even an iron works. By 1792there were at least five dams and an assemblage of over 14 mills that created athriving industrial community. Textile mills first appeared in 1812. By 1880,both sides of the river were lined with a nearly unbroken five-story wall ofbrick wall created by the mills built for the making of cloth. The mills usedwaterwheels and then later turbines connected to gear works, wooden and metalshafts and leather belts to provide the power needed to drive the machinery.There are a few features still standing that are part of Amesbury’s water-powerhistory.”
Thisexploration will take us from Lowell’s Boat Shop up the Merrimack and into thePowwow River. LBS will partner with the Amesbury Industrial History Center toinvestigate as many remnants of the past as we can find. We’ll practicegrinding corn and possibly make our own pizza crust for lunch! (A pizza lunchwill be provided one afternoon, and is included in the cost of the program.)
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- June 30, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
June 30, 2022 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
WHEN: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, orThursdays (pick one day a week); 3:30-5:30pm
COST: $150 per session (approximately12 afternoons each session)
Session One:October 5 – December 23
Session Two:January 4 – March 31
SessionThree: April 5 – June 30
Anafterschool opportunity for kids (10-14) who aren’t quite old enough to joinour Apprentice Program to get an understanding of how the Boat Shop works.We’ll teach basic tool use, the process of boatbuilding as practiced atLowell’s, the importance of putting things back where they belong and cleaningup, and additional skills and lessons that organically arise as Shop needsdictate. On occasion, the senior Apprentices will act as mentors and lead thesession. Afterschool snacks included.
- July 11, 2022
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Build Your Own Pond Yacht
July 11, 2022 @ 9:00 am - July 15, 2022 @ 3:00 pm
Build Your OwnPond Yacht!
July11-15, 9AM -3PM each day. River Regatta onSaturday, July 16, from 10-11.
Recommended for ages 10 and up.
MEMBERS: $430 NONMEMBERS: $475 (tuition includes materials)
Spend a week at Lowell's Boat Shoplearning traditional boat building skills by building your own model sailboat!We'll work in the Shop's classroom to design and shape hulls, round masts andbooms, paint, and then rig the boats in time for a mini regatta on theMerrimack River. No prior experience or woodworking skills required. This is agreat opportunity to familiarize your child with woodworking and tool use.Session fee includes materials.
In the afternoons we may take abreak and row across the river for a swim off the sand bar. Participants areasked to wear close-toed shoes and bring a snack, lunch, a water bottle, abathing suit and a towel with them each day.
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- July 16, 2022
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- July 18, 2022
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Building with Flotsam and Jetsam
July 18, 2022 @ 9:00 am - July 20, 2022 @ 4:00 pm
Building with Flotsamand Jetsam
July 18-20, 9AM -4PM each day. Suggested ages 9-14.
MEMBERS: $295 NONMEMBERS: $325
Part scavenger hunt, part rowing adventure, part innovativebuilding project, part environmental awareness lesson -- this program is allabout finding and working with the “treasures” the river sends our way. We’llstart each day rowing along the shorelines, collecting materials that will helpwith our creative endeavors once we get back to the Shop. The afternoons willbe for building. Kids will learn how to use hand tools, and how to securely andsafely put their projects together. They’ll practice presenting their ideas tothe group, and working collaboratively to share knowledge and skills. When theheat of the day requires, we’ll hop back in the boats and row to the sandbarfor a quick dip. We’ll also discuss the possible origins of the materials wefind, and their environmental impact on the river and ocean.
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- July 25, 2022
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River Stories - Exploring the Merrimack
July 25, 2022 @ 9:00 am - July 27, 2022 @ 4:00 pm
River Stories –Exploring the Merrimack
July25-27, 9AM -4PM each day. Suggested ages9-14
MEMBERS: $295 NONMEMBERS: $325
Thetowns along the Merrimack River have a rich history. The lower Merrimack RiverValley was occupied by Algonquin tribes for hundreds and perhaps thousands ofyears before English colonists arrived in the mid-17th century; in fact, thename “Merrimack” means “rapid waters” in Algonquian, and describes ancientgeographic conditions in the lower river valley. Shell heaps near the presentRoute 1 highway bridge provide additional evidence of aboriginal occupation andriver use in the area near Lowell’s Boat Shop.
Afterthe early 17th century, English colonists vied with the Native Americans foruse of the Merrimack River. They cleared the forests for farming, rafted logsdownstream for construction purposes and engaged in shipbuilding along theshores of the Merrimack. During this early colonial period, shipyards wereestablished downstream in Newbury near the river’s mouth and upstream at theconfluence of the Powwow and Merrimack Rivers.
We’lltake a hike along nearby streets in Amesbury to find the homes of shipwrightsand sea captains, and row to explore remnants of structures along the river’sbank, such as the old landing for Carr’s Ferry. Stories of the Merrimackwill be revealed as we search for evidence of the people that settled here longago.
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- August 1, 2022
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The Expedition to Indian Creek
August 1, 2022 @ 9:00 am - August 3, 2022 @ 4:00 pm
The Expedition toIndian Creek
August1-3, 9AM -4PM each day. Suggested ages9-14
MEMBERS: $295 NONMEMBERS: $325
We'll start our rowing adventuresfrom Lowell's Boat Shop, and head up the Merrimack toward Indian Creek and itssurrounds. As we go, we'll learn about currents and tides, and determine thebest places to land to explore the area. We’ll row into Indian Creek and notethe different plants and animals that inhabit the fresh water creek vs. thosethat thrive in the brackish water of the river. After a refreshing swim, we’lltake a hike along the trails that lead through the woods before rowing back tothe Boat Shop. Each day we’ll plan a different activity that will help usexplore the area, and record what we find in the logbooks we’ve made for ourjourney.
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- August 8, 2022
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Castaways – An Adventure for Kids
August 8, 2022 @ 9:00 am - August 10, 2022 @ 4:00 pm
Castaways – AnAdventure for Kids
August8-10, 9AM -4PM each day. Suggested ages 9-14.
MEMBERS: $295 NONMEMBERS: $325
What does it take to survive on anisland in the middle of the mighty Merrimack? Join us on this Castawaysadventure to find out! Each day we'll row from Lowell's Boat Shop downriver toHigh Rock, where we'll make landfall and practice our survival skills such asshelter building, tracking animals, building fish traps, starting a fire with adraw bow, and wild edibles identification. Teamwork and the ability to thinkout of the box required!
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- August 15, 2022
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Vikings on the Merrimack
August 15, 2022 @ 9:00 am - August 17, 2022 @ 4:00 pm
Vikings on theMerrimack
August 15-17, 9AM -4PM each day. Suggested ages 9-14.
MEMBERS: $295 NONMEMBERS: $325
TheVikings were a seafaring people who established themselves as shipbuilders,traders, explorers and warriors. Fromthe late eighth through the early 11th century, they facilitated many changesthroughout the lands, from economics, to ship design, to warfare. Many historians associate the name Vikingwith the Scandinavian term vikingr, a word for "pirate;"others believe the name was derived from the Old Norse word "vik,"meaning bay or creek. “Viking” was also used as a verb by the Scandinavianpeople for when the men traditionally took time out of their summers to go"a Viking."
Joinus this summer as we go “a Viking” on the Merrimack. Instead of the lightning-fast longshipstraditionally used for exploring and raiding the coasts, we will set out fromLowell’s Boat Shop in our fleet of Banks Dories, and row – as the Vikings oftendid – upriver to explore foreign lands. We’ll experience different aspects ofViking life, from planning raids on unsuspecting villages, to forging weaponry(from foam!) to use in battle on both land and sea, to identifying localmedicinal plants and foraging for wild edibles.
**NOTE:This session will allow kids who love a good “bailer war” to splash each otherto their hearts’ content, but it may not be suitable for kids who don’t enjoythat kind of activity.
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- August 20, 2022
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Painting and Varnishing with Gary Lowell
August 20, 2022
Lowell's Boat Shop @ 459 Main St, Amesbury, MA , 01913Saturday, August 20 from 9-3 and Sunday, August 21 from 10-2
LBS Members: $195; Nonmembers: $215
REGISTER HERE
Marine finishing requires a lot of careful preparation, good technique, and an understanding of marine coatings. Gary Lowell will present two information-packed days of painting and varnishing. He starts with surface preparation, including techniques for sanding, to help make the job less tedious. You will learn how to choose the right brush and several brushing techniques. You’ll also learn how to protect yourself so you can get a beautiful finish and stay healthy at the same time. Students are encouraged to bring small projects such as a hatch or seat to use as practice in class. Please check with the shop staff prior to bringing your project.
REGISTER HERE
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- August 21, 2022
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Painting and Varnishing with Gary Lowell - 2
August 21, 2022
Lowell's Boat Shop @ 459 Main St, Amesbury, MA , 01913Saturday, August 20 from 9-3 and Sunday, August 21 from 10-2
LBS Members: $195; Nonmembers: $215
REGISTER HERE
Marine finishing requires a lot of careful preparation, good technique, and an understanding of marine coatings. Gary Lowell will present two information-packed days of painting and varnishing. He starts with surface preparation, including techniques for sanding, to help make the job less tedious. You will learn how to choose the right brush and several brushing techniques. You’ll also learn how to protect yourself so you can get a beautiful finish and stay healthy at the same time. Students are encouraged to bring small projects such as a hatch or seat to use as practice in class. Please check with the shop staff prior to bringing your project.
REGISTER HERE
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- August 22, 2022
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Marsh Madness
August 22, 2022 - August 24, 2022 @
Marsh Madness
August22-24, 9AM -4PM each day. Suggested ages9-14
MEMBERS: $295 NONMEMBERS: $325
Join us on a rowing adventure toJoppa Flats and the marsh beyond! We'll row to the marsh islands near the PlumIsland bridge and spend the day exploring the marsh ecosystem, finding andidentifying plants and animals that call the marsh home, and differentiatingbetween native and invasive species. Wear old sneakers and clothing that canget dirty -- we'll be getting muddy!
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