- January 19, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
January 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.
- January 20, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
January 20, 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.
- January 21, 2022
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- January 25, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
January 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.
- January 26, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
January 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.
- January 27, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
January 27, 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.
- February 1, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
February 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.
- February 2, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
February 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.
- February 3, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
February 3, 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.
- February 8, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
February 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.
- February 9, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
February 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.
- February 10, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
February 10, 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.
- February 11, 2022
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- February 15, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
February 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.
- February 16, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
February 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.
- February 17, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
February 17, 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.
- February 19, 2022
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Finishing Out Small Boats
February 19, 2022 @ 8:30 am - February 20, 2022 @ 5:00 pm
Lowell's Boat Shop @ 459 Main St, Amesbury, MA , 01913This course is held over two consecutive weekends, February 19-20 and February 26-27. Class runs from 8:30am – 5pm each day, with a half day on the final Sunday.
Lowell’s Boat Shop Members: $365; Nonmembers: $395
In this 4-day class, we’ll finish out the build details on the Shellback Dinghy that was built in the Introduction to Boat Building class in November. We will concentrate on the skills needed to finish out small boats with a focus on the outwells, breasthooks, thwarts, knees, and prepping the boat for paint and varnish. General woodworking skills will be covered, as well as the process of understanding how to design and execute the sometimes complex joinery needed to finish out boats.
REGISTER HERE
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- February 22, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
February 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.
- February 23, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
February 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.
- February 24, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
February 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.
- February 26, 2022
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Finishing Out Small Boats
February 26, 2022 @ 5:30 am - February 27, 2022 @ 2:00 pm
Lowell's Boat Shop @ 459 Main St, Amesbury, MA , 01913This course is held over two consecutive weekends, February 19-20 and February 26-27. Class runs from 8:30am – 5pm each day, with a half day on the final Sunday.
Lowell’s Boat Shop Members: $365; Nonmembers: $395
In this 4-day class, we’ll finish out the build details on the Shellback Dinghy that was built in the Introduction to Boat Building class in November. We will concentrate on the skills needed to finish out small boats with a focus on the outwells, breasthooks, thwarts, knees, and prepping the boat for paint and varnish. General woodworking skills will be covered, as well as the process of understanding how to design and execute the sometimes complex joinery needed to finish out boats.
REGISTER HERE
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- March 1, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
March 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.
- March 2, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
March 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.
- March 3, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
March 3, 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.
- March 4, 2022
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Build Your Own Plymouth Rock'r Rocking Boat
March 4, 2022
In this class, each student will build their own Plymouth Rock’r, a children’s rocking inspired by the design of traditional banks fishing dories. In building this glued lapstrake dory, students will learn how to shape the bottom, stem and transom; determine bevel angles; and spile and shape planks. Students will also fashion the breasthook and stern knees, as well as the seat and rockers. Students will complete building their Plymouth Rock’r in this 3-day class.
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- March 5, 2022
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Build Your Own Plymouth Rock'r Rocking Boat
March 5, 2022
In this class, each student will build their own Plymouth Rock’r, a children’s rocking inspired by the design of traditional banks fishing dories. In building this glued lapstrake dory, students will learn how to shape the bottom, stem and transom; determine bevel angles; and spile and shape planks. Students will also fashion the breasthook and stern knees, as well as the seat and rockers. Students will complete building their Plymouth Rock’r in this 3-day class.
REGISTER
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- March 6, 2022
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Build Your Own Plymouth Rock'r Rocking Boat
March 6, 2022
In this class, each student will build their own Plymouth Rock’r, a children’s rocking inspired by the design of traditional banks fishing dories. In building this glued lapstrake dory, students will learn how to shape the bottom, stem and transom; determine bevel angles; and spile and shape planks. Students will also fashion the breasthook and stern knees, as well as the seat and rockers. Students will complete building their Plymouth Rock’r in this 3-day class.
REGISTER
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- March 8, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
March 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.
- March 9, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
March 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.
- March 10, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
March 10, 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.
- March 11, 2022
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Building the Fox Canoe
March 11, 2022
Lowell's Boat Shop @ 459 Main St, Amesbury, MA , 01913WHEN: Two consecutive three-day weekends, March 11-13 and March 18-20
Tuition: $750 LBS Members get 10% discount: $675
The cost for the kit is $1,485 (for both LBS members and nonmembers).
Total class cost: LBS Member: $2,160 Nonmember: $2,235
Class begins Friday morning at 8:30am with a brief orientation and overview of what we will accomplish during class time. We’ll work until about 6:00 each evening, and should finish early in the afternoon on Sunday, March 20. Family-built boats or builders with partners are welcome.
Fox is a decked double-paddle canoe, a boat intended for protected waters along the coast and for mountain lakes. With an 80” long cockpit, Fox is a grand boat for hunting, fishing and trips with a dog or young child seated forward of the paddler. Two accessible watertight compartments add flotation and dry gear storage. There’s ample room for a camping kit. A rotating seat back and caned seat ensure all day paddling comfort. Fox is 14’7” long with a beam of 30″; the finished weight is just over 40 pounds. For more information please follow this link: http://www.billthomaswoodworking.com/fox-canoe-boat-design-detail.html.
Building the Fox to a high standard takes about 80 hours, including paint and varnish. In a six-day building class the boats are assembled and ready to transport, but students usually finish the epoxy coating, sanding and painting at home. (Once they have the boats home, students will need to provide their own sandpaper, paint, varnish and finishing supplies.) At the end of class all students will have Bill Thomas’s contact information and access to the 21-part building video on the Fox design.
REGISTER HERE
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- March 12, 2022
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Building the Fox Canoe
March 12, 2022
Lowell's Boat Shop @ 459 Main St, Amesbury, MA , 01913WHEN: Two consecutive three-day weekends, March 11-13 and March 18-20
Tuition: $750 LBS Members get 10% discount: $675
The cost for the kit is $1,485 (for both LBS members and nonmembers).
Total class cost: LBS Member: $2,160 Nonmember: $2,235
Class begins Friday morning at 8:30am with a brief orientation and overview of what we will accomplish during class time. We’ll work until about 6:00 each evening, and should finish early in the afternoon on Sunday, March 20. Family-built boats or builders with partners are welcome.
Fox is a decked double-paddle canoe, a boat intended for protected waters along the coast and for mountain lakes. With an 80” long cockpit, Fox is a grand boat for hunting, fishing and trips with a dog or young child seated forward of the paddler. Two accessible watertight compartments add flotation and dry gear storage. There’s ample room for a camping kit. A rotating seat back and caned seat ensure all day paddling comfort. Fox is 14’7” long with a beam of 30″; the finished weight is just over 40 pounds. For more information please follow this link: http://www.billthomaswoodworking.com/fox-canoe-boat-design-detail.html.
Building the Fox to a high standard takes about 80 hours, including paint and varnish. In a six-day building class the boats are assembled and ready to transport, but students usually finish the epoxy coating, sanding and painting at home. (Once they have the boats home, students will need to provide their own sandpaper, paint, varnish and finishing supplies.) At the end of class all students will have Bill Thomas’s contact information and access to the 21-part building video on the Fox design.
REGISTER HERE
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- March 13, 2022
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Building the Fox Canoe
March 13, 2022
Lowell's Boat Shop @ 459 Main St, Amesbury, MA , 01913WHEN: Two consecutive three-day weekends, March 11-13 and March 18-20
Tuition: $750 LBS Members get 10% discount: $675
The cost for the kit is $1,485 (for both LBS members and nonmembers).
Total class cost: LBS Member: $2,160 Nonmember: $2,235
Class begins Friday morning at 8:30am with a brief orientation and overview of what we will accomplish during class time. We’ll work until about 6:00 each evening, and should finish early in the afternoon on Sunday, March 20. Family-built boats or builders with partners are welcome.
Fox is a decked double-paddle canoe, a boat intended for protected waters along the coast and for mountain lakes. With an 80” long cockpit, Fox is a grand boat for hunting, fishing and trips with a dog or young child seated forward of the paddler. Two accessible watertight compartments add flotation and dry gear storage. There’s ample room for a camping kit. A rotating seat back and caned seat ensure all day paddling comfort. Fox is 14’7” long with a beam of 30″; the finished weight is just over 40 pounds. For more information please follow this link: http://www.billthomaswoodworking.com/fox-canoe-boat-design-detail.html.
Building the Fox to a high standard takes about 80 hours, including paint and varnish. In a six-day building class the boats are assembled and ready to transport, but students usually finish the epoxy coating, sanding and painting at home. (Once they have the boats home, students will need to provide their own sandpaper, paint, varnish and finishing supplies.) At the end of class all students will have Bill Thomas’s contact information and access to the 21-part building video on the Fox design.
REGISTER HERE
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- March 15, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
March 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.
- March 16, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
March 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.
- March 17, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
March 17, 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.
- March 18, 2022
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Building the Fox Canoe
March 18, 2022
Lowell's Boat Shop @ 459 Main St, Amesbury, MA , 01913WHEN: Two consecutive three-day weekends, March 11-13 and March 18-20
Tuition: $750 LBS Members get 10% discount: $675
The cost for the kit is $1,485 (for both LBS members and nonmembers).
Total class cost: LBS Member: $2,160 Nonmember: $2,235
Class begins Friday morning at 8:30am with a brief orientation and overview of what we will accomplish during class time. We’ll work until about 6:00 each evening, and should finish early in the afternoon on Sunday, March 20. Family-built boats or builders with partners are welcome.
Fox is a decked double-paddle canoe, a boat intended for protected waters along the coast and for mountain lakes. With an 80” long cockpit, Fox is a grand boat for hunting, fishing and trips with a dog or young child seated forward of the paddler. Two accessible watertight compartments add flotation and dry gear storage. There’s ample room for a camping kit. A rotating seat back and caned seat ensure all day paddling comfort. Fox is 14’7” long with a beam of 30″; the finished weight is just over 40 pounds. For more information please follow this link: http://www.billthomaswoodworking.com/fox-canoe-boat-design-detail.html.
Building the Fox to a high standard takes about 80 hours, including paint and varnish. In a six-day building class the boats are assembled and ready to transport, but students usually finish the epoxy coating, sanding and painting at home. (Once they have the boats home, students will need to provide their own sandpaper, paint, varnish and finishing supplies.) At the end of class all students will have Bill Thomas’s contact information and access to the 21-part building video on the Fox design.
REGISTER HERE
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- March 19, 2022
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Building the Fox Canoe
March 19, 2022
Lowell's Boat Shop @ 459 Main St, Amesbury, MA , 01913WHEN: Two consecutive three-day weekends, March 11-13 and March 18-20
Tuition: $750 LBS Members get 10% discount: $675
The cost for the kit is $1,485 (for both LBS members and nonmembers).
Total class cost: LBS Member: $2,160 Nonmember: $2,235
Class begins Friday morning at 8:30am with a brief orientation and overview of what we will accomplish during class time. We’ll work until about 6:00 each evening, and should finish early in the afternoon on Sunday, March 20. Family-built boats or builders with partners are welcome.
Fox is a decked double-paddle canoe, a boat intended for protected waters along the coast and for mountain lakes. With an 80” long cockpit, Fox is a grand boat for hunting, fishing and trips with a dog or young child seated forward of the paddler. Two accessible watertight compartments add flotation and dry gear storage. There’s ample room for a camping kit. A rotating seat back and caned seat ensure all day paddling comfort. Fox is 14’7” long with a beam of 30″; the finished weight is just over 40 pounds. For more information please follow this link: http://www.billthomaswoodworking.com/fox-canoe-boat-design-detail.html.
Building the Fox to a high standard takes about 80 hours, including paint and varnish. In a six-day building class the boats are assembled and ready to transport, but students usually finish the epoxy coating, sanding and painting at home. (Once they have the boats home, students will need to provide their own sandpaper, paint, varnish and finishing supplies.) At the end of class all students will have Bill Thomas’s contact information and access to the 21-part building video on the Fox design.
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Coastal Navigation Workshop
March 19, 2022
Lowell's Boat Shop @ 459 Main St, Amesbury, MA , 01913LBS Members: $110; Nonmembers: $120
REGISTER HERE
Want to learn to make sense of the colors, symbols and numbers on nautical charts? This one-day introduction to Coastal Navigation will give you hands-on experience in understanding the symbols on the charts, learning about aids to navigation, plotting courses with a variety of plotting tools, using lines of position to find a fix, and taking and finding your latitude and longitude to give or find a position. You will measure distances and use speed, time and distance calculations for a good dead reckoning. There will be navigation exercises for practice.
Although there will be some navigational tools provided you are welcome to bring your own. If you have charts of your area, bring them along too.
REGISTER HERE
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- March 20, 2022
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Building the Fox Canoe
March 20, 2022
Lowell's Boat Shop @ 459 Main St, Amesbury, MA , 01913WHEN: Two consecutive three-day weekends, March 11-13 and March 18-20
Tuition: $750 LBS Members get 10% discount: $675
The cost for the kit is $1,485 (for both LBS members and nonmembers).
Total class cost: LBS Member: $2,160 Nonmember: $2,235
Class begins Friday morning at 8:30am with a brief orientation and overview of what we will accomplish during class time. We’ll work until about 6:00 each evening, and should finish early in the afternoon on Sunday, March 20. Family-built boats or builders with partners are welcome.
Fox is a decked double-paddle canoe, a boat intended for protected waters along the coast and for mountain lakes. With an 80” long cockpit, Fox is a grand boat for hunting, fishing and trips with a dog or young child seated forward of the paddler. Two accessible watertight compartments add flotation and dry gear storage. There’s ample room for a camping kit. A rotating seat back and caned seat ensure all day paddling comfort. Fox is 14’7” long with a beam of 30″; the finished weight is just over 40 pounds. For more information please follow this link: http://www.billthomaswoodworking.com/fox-canoe-boat-design-detail.html.
Building the Fox to a high standard takes about 80 hours, including paint and varnish. In a six-day building class the boats are assembled and ready to transport, but students usually finish the epoxy coating, sanding and painting at home. (Once they have the boats home, students will need to provide their own sandpaper, paint, varnish and finishing supplies.) At the end of class all students will have Bill Thomas’s contact information and access to the 21-part building video on the Fox design.
REGISTER HERE
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- March 22, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
March 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.
- March 23, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
March 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.
- March 24, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
March 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.
- March 29, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
March 29, 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.
- March 30, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
March 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.
- March 31, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
March 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.
- April 1, 2022
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Patternmaking for Bronze Hardware
April 1, 2022
Lowell's Boat Shop @ 459 Main St, Amesbury, MA , 01913WHEN: Friday, April 1 – Sunday, April 3
9AM-5PM, with a half day on Sunday
Tuition: LBS Members: $220; Nonmembers: $245
Materials fee: $50 (same for both Members & Nonmembers)
Total cost: LBS Members: $270; Nonmembers: $295
REGISTER HERE
In this class students will have the opportunity to create wood patterns that are used in the sandcasting process to make custom bronze hardware such as cleats, chocks and rudder hardware. Students will learn the basics of patternmaking, including the importance of accounting for the effects of metal shrinkage, draft and machining in making an accurately sized wood pattern for a bronze casting that will become finished hardware.
During this 3-day class, students can expect to create 2-3 wood patterns that can then be cast in bronze at local foundries.
REGISTER HERE
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- April 2, 2022
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Patternmaking for Bronze Hardware - 2
April 2, 2022
Lowell's Boat Shop @ 459 Main St, Amesbury, MA , 01913WHEN: Friday, April 1 – Sunday, April 3
9AM-5PM, with a half day on Sunday
Tuition: LBS Members: $220; Nonmembers: $245
Materials fee: $50 (same for both Members & Nonmembers)
Total cost: LBS Members: $270; Nonmembers: $295
REGISTER HERE
In this class students will have the opportunity to create wood patterns that are used in the sandcasting process to make custom bronze hardware such as cleats, chocks and rudder hardware. Students will learn the basics of patternmaking, including the importance of accounting for the effects of metal shrinkage, draft and machining in making an accurately sized wood pattern for a bronze casting that will become finished hardware.
During this 3-day class, students can expect to create 2-3 wood patterns that can then be cast in bronze at local foundries.
REGISTER HERE
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- April 3, 2022
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Patternmaking for Bronze Hardware - 2 - 2
April 3, 2022
Lowell's Boat Shop @ 459 Main St, Amesbury, MA , 01913WHEN: Friday, April 1 – Sunday, April 3
9AM-5PM, with a half day on Sunday
Tuition: LBS Members: $220; Nonmembers: $245
Materials fee: $50 (same for both Members & Nonmembers)
Total cost: LBS Members: $270; Nonmembers: $295
REGISTER HERE
In this class students will have the opportunity to create wood patterns that are used in the sandcasting process to make custom bronze hardware such as cleats, chocks and rudder hardware. Students will learn the basics of patternmaking, including the importance of accounting for the effects of metal shrinkage, draft and machining in making an accurately sized wood pattern for a bronze casting that will become finished hardware.
During this 3-day class, students can expect to create 2-3 wood patterns that can then be cast in bronze at local foundries.
REGISTER HERE
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- April 5, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
April 5, 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.
- April 6, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
April 6, 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.
- April 7, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
April 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.
- April 8, 2022
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- April 12, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
April 12, 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.
- April 13, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
April 13, 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.
- April 14, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
April 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.
- April 19, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
April 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.
- April 20, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
April 20, 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.
- April 21, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
April 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.
- April 26, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
April 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.
- April 27, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
April 27, 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.
- April 28, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
April 28, 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.
- April 30, 2022
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Lofting Workshop with Douglas Brooks
April 30, 2022
Lowell's Boat Shop @ 459 Main St, Amesbury, MA , 01913WHEN: April 30-May 1; 9:00am – 4:30pm each day
LBS Members: $235; nonmembers $260
REGISTER HERE
Lofting is an essential first step in traditional boatbuilding. Working from plans and a table of offsets, boatbuilders draw the lines of a boat full-size, traditionally on a mould loft floor. The drawing ensures all lines are fair in the construction of the moulds around which the boat is planked. The lofting also provides many other details of value to the builder, such as the exact shape of the stem rabbet and plank bevels.
Lofting also allows the builder the ability to work from hundreds of plans available from institutions such as Mystic Seaport and the Smithsonian.
In this class students will work at a table height lofting two or more boats. We will also cover half model making, the precursor to lofting, and go over how to move from lofting to building moulds. Printed material will be provided to further reinforce what is learned in the workshop. No prior experience is necessary. Students should bring pencils, a carpenter’s square and a yardstick if possible.
REGISTER HERE
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- May 1, 2022
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Lofting Workshop with Douglas Brooks - 2
May 1, 2022
Lowell's Boat Shop @ 459 Main St, Amesbury, MA , 01913WHEN: April 30-May 1; 9:00am – 4:30pm each day
LBS Members: $235; nonmembers $260
REGISTER HERE
Lofting is an essential first step in traditional boatbuilding. Working from plans and a table of offsets, boatbuilders draw the lines of a boat full-size, traditionally on a mould loft floor. The drawing ensures all lines are fair in the construction of the moulds around which the boat is planked. The lofting also provides many other details of value to the builder, such as the exact shape of the stem rabbet and plank bevels.
Lofting also allows the builder the ability to work from hundreds of plans available from institutions such as Mystic Seaport and the Smithsonian.
In this class students will work at a table height lofting two or more boats. We will also cover half model making, the precursor to lofting, and go over how to move from lofting to building moulds. Printed material will be provided to further reinforce what is learned in the workshop. No prior experience is necessary. Students should bring pencils, a carpenter’s square and a yardstick if possible.
REGISTER HERE
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- May 3, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
May 3, 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 4, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
May 4, 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 5, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
May 5, 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 10, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
May 10, 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 11, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
May 11, 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 12, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
May 12, 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 17, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
May 17, 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 18, 2022
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Jr. Apprentice Program
May 18, 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 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 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 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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