Apprentice for a Day
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
Work side-by-side with our artist-in-residence to perform restoration on vintage wooden canoes. For skilled and unskilled hands alike.
Full Day: $60/$85 (member/non)
Half Day: $30/$45 (member/non).
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - Cama.
Thursday, August 28, 2008, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Cama Beach Boathouse
Camano Island.
Tugboat Storytime
11 - noon, Story Hour is a twice per month reading program for kids aged 2 - 5 aboard the historic tugboat Arthur Foss. We are sorry we are unable to accommodate preschool groups. Please call about scheduling a group visit.
Action Words: Learn.
Thursday, August 28, 2008, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Historic Ships Wharf, Lake Union Park, Seattle.
For more info visit www.cwb.org. Skills Workshop
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
Experience first-hand maritime skills in this weekly, hands-on workshop aimed at exposing beginners to the art of knot-tying, use of hand-tools, navigation, and related skills. Topics vary.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - Cama. Action Words: Play, Learn.
Thursday, August 28, 2008, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Cama Beach Boathouse
Camano Island.
Rotary Club of Lake Union Meeting
Action Words: Get Involved.
Friday, August 29, 2008, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Apprentice for a Day
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
Work side-by-side with our artist-in-residence to perform restoration on vintage wooden canoes. For skilled and unskilled hands alike.
Full Day: $60/$85 (member/non)
Half Day: $30/$45 (member/non).
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - Cama. Action Words: Play, Learn.
Friday, August 29, 2008, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Cama Beach Boathouse
Camano Island.
Artist-In_Residence
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
Our artist-in-residence is a master in canoe restoration. Come enjoy his work with classic wood and canvas canoes—and feel free to ask questions!
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - Cama. Action Words: Play, Learn.
Friday, August 29, 2008, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Cama Beach Boathouse
Camano Island.
Apprentice for a Day
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
Work side-by-side with our artist-in-residence to perform restoration on vintage wooden canoes. For skilled and unskilled hands alike.
Full Day: $60/$85 (member/non)
Half Day: $30/$45 (member/non).
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - Cama. Action Words: Play, Learn, Get Involved.
Saturday, August 30, 2008, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Cama Beach Boathouse
Camano Island.
Artist-In-Residence: Eric Harman
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
Our artist-in-residence is a master in canoe restoration. Come enjoy his work with classic wood and canvas canoes—and feel free to ask questions!
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - Cama. Action Words: Play, Learn, Get Involved.
Saturday, August 30, 2008, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Cama Beach Boathouse
Camano Island.
Toy Boat Building
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
Bring your young-ones to enjoy creative boat building on Saturdays. We provide masts, hulls, sails and simple hand tools. They just bring the vision! By donation.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - Cama.
Saturday, August 30, 2008, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Meet in the Cama Beach Boathouse
Camano Island.
Open Canoe Carving
Sāādūūts, CWB's Artist-in-Residence, is a Master Haida carver. He has helped build over 5 canoes in the Seattle area. Currently a 37 foot log is in the early stages of being carved. Everyone is welcome to come help carve, meet Sāādūūts, and become part of the canoe family. Free.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU.
Saturday, August 30, 2008, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
Rowboat Livery
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - Cama. Action Words: Play, Learn, Get Involved.
Saturday, August 30, 2008, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach State Park.
Apprentice for a Day
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
Work side-by-side with our artist-in-residence to perform restoration on vintage wooden canoes. For skilled and unskilled hands alike.
Full Day: $60/$85 (member/non)
Half Day: $30/$45 (member/non).
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - Cama.
Sunday, August 31, 2008, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Cama Beach Boathouse
Camano Island.
Artist-In-Residence: Eric Harman
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
Our artist-in-residence is a master in canoe restoration. Come enjoy his work with classic wood and canvas canoes—and feel free to ask questions!
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - Cama. Action Words: Play, Learn.
Sunday, August 31, 2008, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Cama Beach Boathouse
Camano Island.
Open Canoe Carving
Sāādūūts, CWB's Artist-in-Residence, is a Master Haida carver. He has helped build over 5 canoes in the Seattle area. Currently a 37 foot log is in the early stages of being carved. Everyone is welcome to come help carve, meet Sāādūūts, and become part of the canoe family. Free.
Action Words: Learn, Get Involved.
Sunday, August 31, 2008, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Cast Off! - Free Public Sail - brought to you by Holland America Line
Our Cast Off! program allows visitors the chance to sail in classic boats.
The boats we use include: Admirable, a Bristol Bay Gillnetter, Amie, a Friendship sloop, Colleen Wagner, an Egret Sharpie, our long-boat Discovery, our New Haven Sharpie Betsy D, or a visiting classic.
Before and after your sail take a walk on the docks and discover the boats. Watch the volunteer crews rigging the boats. They’ll be happy to answer any question you might have, and you may even have a chance to help with the rigging!
We sail rain or shine, but wind conditions may keep us at the dock. Reservations are taken day-of-sail only at the CWB front desk. We do not accept phone reservations. This is a popular activity so please arrive early to reserve a spot on the boat.
Action Words: Boat.
Sunday, August 31, 2008, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Rotary Club of Lake Union Meeting
Action Words: Get Involved.
Friday, September 5, 2008, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Toy Boat Building
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
By donation.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - Cama. Action Words: Play, Learn, Get Involved.
Saturday, September 6, 2008, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach State Park.
Open Canoe Carving
Sāādūūts, CWB's Artist-in-Residence, is a Master Haida carver. He has helped build over 5 canoes in the Seattle area. Currently a 37 foot log is in the early stages of being carved. Everyone is welcome to come help carve, meet Sāādūūts, and become part of the canoe family. Free.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU.
Saturday, September 6, 2008, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
Rowboat Livery
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - Cama. Action Words: Play, Learn, Get Involved.
Saturday, September 6, 2008, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach State Park.
Open Canoe Carving
Sāādūūts, CWB's Artist-in-Residence, is a Master Haida carver. He has helped build over 5 canoes in the Seattle area. Currently a 37 foot log is in the early stages of being carved. Everyone is welcome to come help carve, meet Sāādūūts, and become part of the canoe family. Free.
Action Words: Learn, Get Involved.
Sunday, September 7, 2008, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Cast Off! - Free Public Sail
Our Cast Off! program allows visitors the chance to sail in classic boats.
The boats we use include: Admirable, a Bristol Bay Gillnetter, Amie, a Friendship sloop, Colleen Wagner, an Egret Sharpie, our long-boat Discovery, our New Haven Sharpie Betsy D, or a visiting classic.
Before and after your sail take a walk on the docks and discover the boats. Watch the volunteer crews rigging the boats. They’ll be happy to answer any question you might have, and you may even have a chance to help with the rigging!
We sail rain or shine, but wind conditions may keep us at the dock. Reservations are taken day-of-sail only at the CWB front desk. We do not accept phone reservations. This is a popular activity so please arrive early to reserve a spot on the boat.
Action Words: Boat.
Sunday, September 7, 2008, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Tugboat Storytime
Storytime aboard the Arthur Foss (a 100-year-old tug boat) features stories about boats, kids and the sea. For more information, visit the ParentMap website. We are sorry we are unable to accommodate preschool groups. Please call about scheduling a group visit.
Action Words: Learn.
Thursday, September 11, 2008, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Historic Ships Wharf, Lake Union Park, Seattle.
Traditional Woodworking 2: Build It Yourself
Based on the fundamentals of tool handling, wood characteristics and preparation of wood stock gained in Traditional Woodworking 1, students will build their own projects. The instructor will provide the same patient step-by-step guidance and assistance in choosing a design that matches the skills already achieved. This one-day-a-week, four week class will be supplemented by homework on the project. Students of this class should have taken Traditional Woodworking 1 or equivalent. Limit: 6 students.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Class Dates: September 11, 18, 25 & October 2 (Thursdays). Cost: $200 members / $240 nonmembers. Action Words: Learn.
Thursday, September 11, 2008, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
For more info visit www.cwb.org. Rotary Club of Lake Union Meeting
Action Words: Get Involved.
Friday, September 12, 2008, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Rowing Club
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
Saturday, September 13, 2008, 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
The Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach State Park.
Every Finger A Marlinspike
“Every finger a marlinspike and blood of Stockholm Tar!” is the traditional description of the ship’s bosun. In this class, Captain Wayne Chimenti will lead you through the Liverpool Wire Splice. This is a handy and diverse skill for any sailor, with more application than you think. Good for standing rigging, block, straps, and running rigging fittings, to name a few. Seemingly mysterious and yet amazingly simple once you know the tricks, this is a hands-on chance to wire splice, make wire grommets, and serve them properly. Just think - two days with a marlinspike in your hand and the smell of pine tar in your nostrils! Limit: 6 students.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Class Dates: September 13 & 14 (Saturday & Sunday). Cost: $180 members / $220 nonmembers. Action Words: Learn.
Saturday, September 13, 2008, 10:00 AM – Sunday, September 14, 2008, 6:00 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, Wa 98109.
For more info visit www.cwb.org. New Volunteer Orientation
Want to volunteer at The Center for Wooden Boats? Come to this orientation to learn more about CWB and the opportunities available for volunteers. Attending an orientation is required for all new volunteers. For more information, visit http://www.cwb.org/Volunteer.htm.
Action Words: Get Involved.
Saturday, September 13, 2008, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
School Year Sailing
No experience necessary. In these courses, students learn the basic theory and terminology of sailing and begin to build a foundation of skills in rigging, maneuvering and controlling their sailboats on the water and at the dock. Classes also provide a view into the wider world of sailing and an introduction to the maritime community at The Center for Wooden Boats. Students should generally complete at least two Foundation Sailing courses to prepare themselves for renting El Toros in the livery on Saturdays or to take the advanced classes. Classes meet for a series of three-hour sessions with about a third of class time spent on land and two-thirds on the water. Students sail in pairs or sometimes solo in the 8’ El Toros. Our staff is prepared with on-the-water safety training, First Aid and CPR.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Class Dates: Fall: September 13, 20, October 4, 11, 18, 25. Cost: Suggested Price: $180. Action Words: Learn, Boat.
Saturday, September 13, 2008, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
For more info visit www.cwb.org. Toy Boat Building
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
By donation.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - Cama. Action Words: Play, Learn, Get Involved.
Saturday, September 13, 2008, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach State Park.
Open Canoe Carving
Sāādūūts, CWB's Artist-in-Residence, is a Master Haida carver. He has helped build over 5 canoes in the Seattle area. Currently a 37 foot log is in the early stages of being carved. Everyone is welcome to come help carve, meet Sāādūūts, and become part of the canoe family. Free.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU.
Saturday, September 13, 2008, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
Rowboat Livery
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - Cama. Action Words: Play, Learn, Get Involved.
Saturday, September 13, 2008, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach State Park.
Open Canoe Carving
Sāādūūts, CWB's Artist-in-Residence, is a Master Haida carver. He has helped build over 5 canoes in the Seattle area. Currently a 37 foot log is in the early stages of being carved. Everyone is welcome to come help carve, meet Sāādūūts, and become part of the canoe family. Free.
Action Words: Learn, Get Involved.
Sunday, September 14, 2008, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Cast Off! - Free Public Sail
Our Cast Off! program allows visitors the chance to sail in classic boats.
The boats we use include: Admirable, a Bristol Bay Gillnetter, Amie, a Friendship sloop, Colleen Wagner, an Egret Sharpie, our long-boat Discovery, our New Haven Sharpie Betsy D, or a visiting classic.
Before and after your sail take a walk on the docks and discover the boats. Watch the volunteer crews rigging the boats. They’ll be happy to answer any question you might have, and you may even have a chance to help with the rigging!
We sail rain or shine, but wind conditions may keep us at the dock. Reservations are taken day-of-sail only at the CWB front desk. We do not accept phone reservations. This is a popular activity so please arrive early to reserve a spot on the boat.
Action Words: Boat.
Sunday, September 14, 2008, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Art Workshop
Monday, September 15, 2008 – Wednesday, September 17, 2008.
The Center for Wooden Boats, Seattle.
Stitch and Glue Boatbuilding
Sam Devlin has been a strong proponent of the Stitch and Glue method of boatbuilding for the past 30 years. In this class, students will build "Peeper" a 12' rowing skiff of his own design. The class will start with basic lofting and setting up, and move on to taping the interior with cloth and expoxy. The class will then sheathe the exterior of the boat and apply the trim and the finishing hardware. They'll launch the boat here at CWB on the last day. Limit: 8 students.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Class Dates: September 15-19, 2008 (Monday thru Friday) 9am-5pm. Cost: $550 members/$625 nonmembers.
Monday, September 15, 2008, 9:00 AM – Friday, September 19, 2008, 5:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
For more info visit www.cwb.org. Get Your Captain's License with CWB and US Maritime Academy
Have you always wanted to get your captain’s license but shudder at the thought of all those tests? The Center for Wooden Boats is partnering with the US Maritime Academy to offer a class that prepares qualified candidates for obtaining a captain’s license without having to test with the Coast Guard. This class teaches what you need to know, administers the tests in class, then walks you through the official paperwork so upon completion students are ready to go to the Coast Guard and get their license. Classes are at night, three times a week for eight weeks. The first night is free for interested souls who would like to find out about the licensing process and putting together their sea time. For more information, see website www.usmaritime.us.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Action Words: Learn.
Monday, September 15, 2008, 6:00 PM – Thursday, November 6, 2008, 9:30 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
3rd Thursday Speaker
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
Free.
Thursday, September 18, 2008, 7:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach State Park.
Rotary Club of Lake Union Meeting
Action Words: Get Involved.
Friday, September 19, 2008, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Third Friday Speaker Series Presents "Perfectionism and the Wooden Boat"
Larry Cheek and Sam Devlin discuss the common dilemma among boat builders, restorers and owners: you have a vision of what the boat can be, but your limited skills, time or budget always keep you from attaining it. Continuing to struggle for it can be paralyzing; and yet settling for just good enough seems equally wrong. Listen to their conversation and bring your questions!
Admission is free and refreshments are served (donations to cover costs are appreciated).
Friday, September 19, 2008, 7:00 AM.
Aleut Ikyak (Baidarka) Workshop
The Aleut Ikyak, also widely known as the Baidarka, has been used for thousands of years as the primary method of transportation in the Aleutian Islands. It is the acme of Arctic Native design. Build your own boat, 17' long and weighing 25 to 40 pounds and designed to fit your skill level and body type. The boats will be built primarily of yellow and
red cedar with all joinery pegged and lashed – no metal fastenings or glues. The skin will be made from 10-14 oz. ballistic nylon cloth with a resin coating that provides waterproofing and translucence. You do not need woodworking experience; just come equipped with enthusiasm! Limit: 6 students.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Class Dates: Session 1: May 3-11; 2: June 7-15; 3: July 19-27; 4: Sept. 20-28 (Sat-Sun 9-day Workshop). Cost: $1100 members/$1300 nonmembers.
Saturday, September 20, 2008, 9:00 AM – Sunday, September 28, 2008, 5:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
For more info visit www.cwb.org. Lofting
Lofting is a vital tool, typically the first step in building a new boat. It is a fascinating mental exercise in three dimensional management and layering. Over the weekend, we will loft the lines of a 15' Lake Oswego boat. We will calculate bevels and deductions, add raking stations for transom development, and learn how to extract the maximum amount of information from the drawn line. We will discuss construction details, set-up, and building molds for the real thing. Newcomers, put your thinking caps on! Veterans may even learn a trick or two. Reading about lofting is not enough, you’ve got to do it! Limit: 12 students.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Class Dates: May 24 & 25 (Saturday & Sunday) 9am - 5pm. Cost: $180 members / $210 nonmembers. Action Words: Learn.
Saturday, September 20, 2008, 9:00 AM – Sunday, September 21, 2008, 5:00 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
For more info visit www.cwb.org. Half Model Making
Boats were traditionally designed from Half Models. From the carved hull form, lines were drawn and scaled up to create full-size patterns. For this class, building half-models involves reversing the original process by reading two-dimensional lines from plans of a classic Northwest boat and using these lines to recreate the half-hull. Time will be spent laminating wood, sharpening hand tools, working with chisels, gouges, spokeshaves and hand planes to craft your own three-dimensional model. Students will mount their own half-model on a board, ready for display! Limit: 6 students.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Class Dates: September 20 & 21. Cost: $240 members / $300 nonmembers.
Saturday, September 20, 2008, 9:30 AM – Sunday, September 21, 2008, 5:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
For more info visit www.cwb.org. Toy Boat Building
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
By donation.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - Cama. Action Words: Play, Learn, Get Involved.
Saturday, September 20, 2008, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach State Park.
Knots 1: Basic Knots
Bowline, Clove-Hitch, Reef-Knot, Sheeps Bend. You know the names but do you know how to tie them? In this class, we will discuss knots with an eye to their intended use.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Class Dates: Session 1: April 12; Session 2: July 19; Session 3: September 20. Cost: $30 members / $40 nonmembers. Action Words: Learn.
Saturday, September 20, 2008, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
For more info visit www.cwb.org. Open Canoe Carving
Sāādūūts, CWB's Artist-in-Residence, is a Master Haida carver. He has helped build over 5 canoes in the Seattle area. Currently a 37 foot log is in the early stages of being carved. Everyone is welcome to come help carve, meet Sāādūūts, and become part of the canoe family. Free.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU.
Saturday, September 20, 2008, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
Rowboat Livery
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - Cama. Action Words: Play, Learn, Get Involved.
Saturday, September 20, 2008, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach State Park.
Open Canoe Carving
Sāādūūts, CWB's Artist-in-Residence, is a Master Haida carver. He has helped build over 5 canoes in the Seattle area. Currently a 37 foot log is in the early stages of being carved. Everyone is welcome to come help carve, meet Sāādūūts, and become part of the canoe family. Free.
Action Words: Learn, Get Involved.
Sunday, September 21, 2008, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Cast Off! - Free Public Sail
Our Cast Off! program allows visitors the chance to sail in classic boats.
The boats we use include: Admirable, a Bristol Bay Gillnetter, Amie, a Friendship sloop, Colleen Wagner, an Egret Sharpie, our long-boat Discovery, our New Haven Sharpie Betsy D, or a visiting classic.
Before and after your sail take a walk on the docks and discover the boats. Watch the volunteer crews rigging the boats. They’ll be happy to answer any question you might have, and you may even have a chance to help with the rigging!
We sail rain or shine, but wind conditions may keep us at the dock. Reservations are taken day-of-sail only at the CWB front desk. We do not accept phone reservations. This is a popular activity so please arrive early to reserve a spot on the boat.
Action Words: Boat.
Sunday, September 21, 2008, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Cold Molded Boat Building
Cost: $600 members / $650 nonmembers
John Guzzwell has championed cold molded boatbuilding and has proved that it is an excellent way to build. The class will build a John Atkin design, a 6'6" pram called Petey Dink. Students will learn the methods used to develop shapes from plans, with some simple lofting demonstrations. They will then move on to the actual construction of the boat, making the keel assembly, transom and bow, and then planking over the mold with three layers of 1/16" veneer. Students will also have an opportunity to work on completing a hull built in a previous workshop, building and installing laminated knees and adding internal stiffeners and seats, etc. The finished boat will weigh about 50 lbs. and will be built using Wonderbond, which is a modified PVA glue (NO EPOXY!). Limit: 8 students.
Monday, September 22, 2008, 9:00 AM – Friday, September 26, 2008, 5:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
For more info visit www.cwb.org. Capturing Light, Color and Motion in Marine Landscapes
Steve Hill returns to CWB to teach studio & en plein air pastel painting techniques with an emphasis on interpreting marine landscape elements (water, reflections, light and color), while making good choices about content and nurturing your own interpretation. Steve's daily live demos are masterfully painted and well-narrated. His infectious enthusiasm for teaching pastel keeps everyone at a high energy level. Expect to come away from this workshop very well motivated. Limit: 15 students.
Please contact Merrith Warren in advance to check availabilty.
marethw@comcast.net; www.marethwarren.com
(206) 706-3442.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats. Class Dates: Session One: June 16-20, 2008; Session Two: June 23-27, 2008. Cost: $350 members / $395 nonmembers.
Monday, September 22, 2008, 9:30 AM – Thursday, September 25, 2008, 4:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley St.
Seattle, WA 98109.
For more info visit www.cwb.org. Come Meet the Stars! Celestial Navigation with CWB and US Maritime Academy
Ever wonder how those ancient mariners found their way about the globe using only compass, timepiece & sextant? Captain Sanders will guide you through this mysterious and complicated process by breaking down the subject into bite size, fat-free recipes he has created and uses in his text: “Bag’s Sightings: A Celestial Cookbook”. You will learn to take sightings with a sextant of the sun, moon, stars & planets and plot your position. Captain Sanders’ book is included and practice sextants provided. A basic knowledge of longitude and latitude plotting is helpful, but not essential. There will be one Saturday (a sunny one!) field trip to practice your newfound skills upon the water.Limit: 12 students.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Action Words: Learn.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 6:30 PM – Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 9:30 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
Volunteer Messabout
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
Free to volunteers. Lunch follows.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - Cama. Action Words: Play, Get Involved.
Thursday, September 25, 2008, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach State Park.
Sign-Carving Workshop
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
Cost TBD.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - Cama. Action Words: Play, Boat, Get Involved.
Thursday, September 25, 2008, 10:00 AM – Sunday, September 28, 2008, 6:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach State Park.
Tugboat Storytime
11 - noon, Story Hour is a twice per month reading program for kids aged 2 - 5 aboard the historic tugboat Arthur Foss. We are sorry we are unable to accommodate preschool groups. Please call about scheduling a group visit.
Action Words: Learn.
Thursday, September 25, 2008, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Historic Ships Wharf, Lake Union Park, Seattle.
For more info visit www.cwb.org. Rotary Club of Lake Union Meeting
Action Words: Get Involved.
Friday, September 26, 2008, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
CWB Norm Blanchard Wooden Boat Regatta
Open & one-design Regatta honoring the best known name in wooden boatbuilding in the Pacific Northwest. Anyone can enter their boat or enter using one of ours (call us to reserve a boat)!
Friday, September 26, 2008, 11:00 AM – Sunday, September 28, 2008, 6:00 PM.
SailNOW!
SailNOW! is the signature CWB learn-to-sail program, offering adults a fi ve week, eight lesson basic sailing course in a variety of classic boats. Each course starts with a shore school, where sailing theory and terminology are explained. Subsequent lessons are hands-on and completely on-the-water. These 2-hour lessons are available Saturdays and Sundays at both 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM, with weekday lessons available at 6:00 PM May through August.
Upon registration, students choose available lesson dates and times that work for their personal schedule. The student/instructor ratio is 2:1. Registration includes student log book, supplemental textbook (The Complete Sailor, by David Seidman), and practice line for knot tying.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Class Dates: Session 4: June 14 - July 19; Session 5: July 19 - August 23; Session 6: August 23 - September 27; Session 7: September 27 - November 1; Session 8: November 1 - December 6. Cost: $325 members / $360 nonmembers. Action Words: Learn, Boat.
Saturday, September 27, 2008 – Saturday, November 1, 2008.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
For more info visit www.cwb.org. Sailing Shore School
Want to take some sailing lessons, but need to know where to start? Know how to pull on a line, but want to learn where it’s coming from? Care to remember some of the facts you were taught when you were just a wee lad or lass? Now you can register for Shore School, the first day of CWB’s learn-to-sail program, without having to register for all the subsequent lessons. Learn the academic side of sailing during three quick classroom hours: parts of a boat, points-of- sail, terminology and more!
Upon registration, students choose available lesson dates and times that work for their personal schedule. The student/instructor ratio is 2:1. Registration includes student log book, supplemental textbook (The Complete Sailor, by David Seidman), and practice line for knot tying.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Class Dates: Session 4: June 14; Session 5: July 19; Session 6: August 23; Session 7: September 27; Session 8: November 1 (Saturday). Cost: $45 members / $60 nonmembers. Action Words: Learn, Boat.
Saturday, September 27, 2008, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
For more info visit www.cwb.org. Toy Boat Building
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
By donation.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - Cama. Action Words: Play, Learn, Get Involved.
Saturday, September 27, 2008, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach State Park.
Open Canoe Carving
Sāādūūts, CWB's Artist-in-Residence, is a Master Haida carver. He has helped build over 5 canoes in the Seattle area. Currently a 37 foot log is in the early stages of being carved. Everyone is welcome to come help carve, meet Sāādūūts, and become part of the canoe family. Free.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU.
Saturday, September 27, 2008, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
Rowboat Livery
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - Cama. Action Words: Play, Learn, Get Involved.
Saturday, September 27, 2008, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach State Park.
Open Canoe Carving
Sāādūūts, CWB's Artist-in-Residence, is a Master Haida carver. He has helped build over 5 canoes in the Seattle area. Currently a 37 foot log is in the early stages of being carved. Everyone is welcome to come help carve, meet Sāādūūts, and become part of the canoe family. Free.
Action Words: Learn, Get Involved.
Sunday, September 28, 2008, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Cast Off! - Free Public Sail
Our Cast Off! program allows visitors the chance to sail in classic boats.
The boats we use include: Admirable, a Bristol Bay Gillnetter, Amie, a Friendship sloop, Colleen Wagner, an Egret Sharpie, our long-boat Discovery, our New Haven Sharpie Betsy D, or a visiting classic.
Before and after your sail take a walk on the docks and discover the boats. Watch the volunteer crews rigging the boats. They’ll be happy to answer any question you might have, and you may even have a chance to help with the rigging!
We sail rain or shine, but wind conditions may keep us at the dock. Reservations are taken day-of-sail only at the CWB front desk. We do not accept phone reservations. This is a popular activity so please arrive early to reserve a spot on the boat.
Action Words: Boat.
Sunday, September 28, 2008, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Rotary Club of Lake Union Meeting
Action Words: Get Involved.
Friday, October 3, 2008, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Lapstrake Boat Building: The Lake Oswego Boat
Set Up and Planking
Cedar lapstrake planking has nearly every advantage considered modern. In the spectrum of traditional boatbuilding techniques, lapstrake is relatively lightweight and stiff. With the inherent dimensional stability of vertical red cedar planking, lapstrake construction can generally handle being in or out of the water for long or short periods of time. The Lake Oswego Boat is planked over backbone and molds. The backbone consists of rabbeted stem and sternpost, plank keel and apron. The first couple of rounds of planking are steamed into place. Students will learn how to sweetly line off a lapstrake hull, how to spile accurately and efficiently, how to evaluate planking stock and other materials. Planks are fastened with copper clench nails.
Bending Frames
After several days of planking, our hull is pulled off the molds and lined off for White Oak bent frames. Each rib is steamed into place and clench nailed. The hull interior is saturated with teak oil.
Fitting Out
Interior work inc…
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Class Dates: October 4 - 12 (Saturday - Sunday, 9-day workshop). Cost: $800 members / $900 nonmembers. Action Words: Learn.
Saturday, October 4, 2008, 9:00 AM – Sunday, October 12, 2008, 5:00 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
For more info visit www.cwb.org. Native-Style Paddle-Making
Sāādūūts, CWB’s Master Carver and Artist-in-Residence, will lead a two-day class on traditional Haida style paddle making. The Haida, of the Queen Charlotte Islands and Southeast Alaska, have fascinated all who have visited them, from the first travelers and explorers of the late eighteenth century to the anthropologists of the present. To early visitors, the Haida presented a culture with complex social organization and rich artistic expression, which displayed a fine and fulfilling balance between man and the natural and supernatural worlds. Haida paddles are shaped to represent the connection with the earth and water and represent the understanding of balance and living. Sāādūūts will talk about the origins and uses of various native paddles (including the “whale’s tail”!) and how the paddles work to balance the canoe. Students will learn about the different properties of wood used to make paddles and will be guided through the
processes of layout and the use of hand and power tools to shape the paddle. P…
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Class Dates: Session 1: May 17 & 18; Sesssion 2: October 4 & 5 (Saturday & Sunday). Cost: $225 members / $270 nonmembers. Action Words: Learn.
Saturday, October 4, 2008, 9:00 AM – Sunday, October 5, 2008, 5:00 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Boat)
Got a boat kicking around in your back yard that you’ve been meaning to get to, but just don’t know where to start? How about a boat you tore into and found more than you bargained for? This class is designed for the do-it-yourselfers who need a jump start on their project. Bring your trailerable wooden boat (up to 20’) and get valuable
time with professional shipwrights. Work as a group, moving from boat to boat, assessing the condition of the vessel, discussing next steps, and listing materials needed for the project. It’s the perfect opportunity to ask those nagging questions about suitable wood types, fasteners, bedding compound, marine glues and finishes. And to get advice on how to begin the restoration, make repairs, and move your project forward, plus whether or not you should trust your brother-in-law’s steadfast conviction in the latest “wonder-goo”. This class is great for people who want to work on their own boat, but don’t know how to begin or what to do. Participants will come away from this cl…
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Class Dates: Session 1: May 24; Session 2: July 19; Session 3: October 4 (Saturday). Cost: $60 members/$85 nonmembers.
Saturday, October 4, 2008, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
For more info visit www.cwb.org. Knots 2: Simple Rigging
Learn some simple rigging techniques. Topics will include whippings, splicing (three strand laid line) and grommet making.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Class Dates: Session 1: April 26; Session 2: August 2; Session 3: October 4. Cost: $30 members / $40 nonmembers. Action Words: Learn.
Saturday, October 4, 2008, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
For more info visit www.cwb.org. Open Canoe Carving
Sāādūūts, CWB's Artist-in-Residence, is a Master Haida carver. He has helped build over 5 canoes in the Seattle area. Currently a 37 foot log is in the early stages of being carved. Everyone is welcome to come help carve, meet Sāādūūts, and become part of the canoe family. Free.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU.
Saturday, October 4, 2008, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
Rowboat Livery
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - Cama. Action Words: Play, Learn, Get Involved.
Saturday, October 4, 2008, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach State Park.
Open Canoe Carving
Sāādūūts, CWB's Artist-in-Residence, is a Master Haida carver. He has helped build over 5 canoes in the Seattle area. Currently a 37 foot log is in the early stages of being carved. Everyone is welcome to come help carve, meet Sāādūūts, and become part of the canoe family. Free.
Action Words: Learn, Get Involved.
Sunday, October 5, 2008, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Cast Off! - Free Public Sail
Our Cast Off! program allows visitors the chance to sail in classic boats.
The boats we use include: Admirable, a Bristol Bay Gillnetter, Amie, a Friendship sloop, Colleen Wagner, an Egret Sharpie, our long-boat Discovery, our New Haven Sharpie Betsy D, or a visiting classic.
Before and after your sail take a walk on the docks and discover the boats. Watch the volunteer crews rigging the boats. They’ll be happy to answer any question you might have, and you may even have a chance to help with the rigging!
We sail rain or shine, but wind conditions may keep us at the dock. Reservations are taken day-of-sail only at the CWB front desk. We do not accept phone reservations. This is a popular activity so please arrive early to reserve a spot on the boat.
Action Words: Boat.
Sunday, October 5, 2008, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Painting Color and Light - Boats and Reflections
Steve Rogers loves to teach and paint in a straightforward, traditional manner expressing himself with juicy watercolor paint. Emphasis will be given to technique, especially dark values and reflections, in the mini-demos held throughout the week. Students will have lots of painting time with lots of help from Steve. Don't miss a rare opportunity to learn from and paint with this 2006 National Watercolor Society "best-of-show" winner. Limit: 18 students.
Please contact Merrith Warren in advance to check availabilty.
marethw@comcast.net; www.marethwarren.com
(206) 706-3442.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats. Class Dates: Session One: June 16-20, 2008; Session Two: June 23-27, 2008. Cost: $375 members / $420 nonmembers.
Monday, October 6, 2008, 9:30 AM – Friday, October 10, 2008, 4:30 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley St.
Seattle, WA 98109.
For more info visit www.cwb.org. Women's Woodworking: An Introduction to the Basics
Ladies! Have you always wanted to learn woodworking but never had the time or encouragement? Join Jennifer Kuhn for four sessions in the wonderful ways of woodworking. woodworking. In addition to learning how to safely use hand and power tools, this workshop will cover basic joinery, laminating, fastening, and finishing techniques.
Walk away with the knowledge and confidence to embark on your own woodworking projects. Tell your sisters, girlfriends, mothers and daughters to sign up! Limit: 8 students.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Class Dates: Session 1: May 12, 14, 19 & 21 (Mondays and Wednesdays); Session 2: October 7, 9, 14 & 16 (Tuesdays and Thursdays). Cost: $200 members / $240 nonmembers. Action Words: Learn.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
For more info visit www.cwb.org. Tugboat Storytime
Storytime aboard the Arthur Foss (a 100-year-old tug boat) features stories about boats, kids and the sea. For more information, visit the ParentMap website. We are sorry we are unable to accommodate preschool groups. Please call about scheduling a group visit.
Action Words: Learn.
Thursday, October 9, 2008, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Historic Ships Wharf, Lake Union Park, Seattle.
Rotary Club of Lake Union Meeting
Action Words: Get Involved.
Friday, October 10, 2008, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Rowboat Club
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
Saturday, October 11, 2008, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach State Park.
Bronze Casting Workshop
Sam Johnson will introduce the basics of patternmaking, sand molding and bronze casting during this engaging hands-on course. Students will make patterns of their design to cast tools, boat hardware and other objects in bronze. Boat builders in particular often need special bronze fittings which are not available but can be cast without great expense. Anyone who has ever lost an oarlock will appreciate learning how to make copies of original hardware. Learn how to build an inexpensive furnace and how to use all the tools necessary to cast hot metal using sand-casting technology. Limit: 10 students.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Class Dates: Session One: April 19 & 20, 9am-5pm; Session Two: October 11 & 12; 9am-5pm. Cost: $280 members/$350 nonmembers.
Saturday, October 11, 2008, 9:00 AM – Sunday, October 12, 2008, 5:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
For more info visit www.cwb.org. Cedar Hat Making
Conical hats to keep off the Pacific Northwest rains - and the sun, too, when it’s out! Using the methods traditionally used by our ancestors, learn to create and weave your very own Western Red Cedar hat.
Limit: 12 students.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Class Dates: Session 1: May 31; Session 2: October 31 (Saturday). Cost: $100 members / $140 nonmembers. Action Words: Learn.
Saturday, October 11, 2008, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
Cedar Hat Making
Conical hats to keep off the Pacific Northwest rains - and the sun, too, when it’s out! Using the methods traditionally used by our ancestors, learn to create and weave your very own Western Red Cedar hat.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Class Dates: October 11, 2008. Cost: $140members / $180 nonmembers (Price Includes $40 Materials Fee). Action Words: Play, Learn.
Saturday, October 11, 2008, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
New Volunteer Orientation
Want to volunteer at The Center for Wooden Boats? Come to this orientation to learn more about CWB and the opportunities available for volunteers. Attending an orientation is required for all new volunteers. For more information, visit http://www.cwb.org/Volunteer.htm.
Action Words: Get Involved.
Saturday, October 11, 2008, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Open Canoe Carving
Sāādūūts, CWB's Artist-in-Residence, is a Master Haida carver. He has helped build over 5 canoes in the Seattle area. Currently a 37 foot log is in the early stages of being carved. Everyone is welcome to come help carve, meet Sāādūūts, and become part of the canoe family. Free.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU.
Saturday, October 11, 2008, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
Rowboat Livery
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - Cama. Action Words: Play, Learn, Get Involved.
Saturday, October 11, 2008, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach State Park.
Fishboat Show
Come visit the crafts that work in the water, including fishing boats. Visiting vessels will be on display all day for the public to learn about maritime industry at work today.
Sunday, October 12, 2008.
Open Canoe Carving
Sāādūūts, CWB's Artist-in-Residence, is a Master Haida carver. He has helped build over 5 canoes in the Seattle area. Currently a 37 foot log is in the early stages of being carved. Everyone is welcome to come help carve, meet Sāādūūts, and become part of the canoe family. Free.
Action Words: Learn, Get Involved.
Sunday, October 12, 2008, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Cast Off! - Free Public Sail
Our Cast Off! program allows visitors the chance to sail in classic boats.
The boats we use include: Admirable, a Bristol Bay Gillnetter, Amie, a Friendship sloop, Colleen Wagner, an Egret Sharpie, our long-boat Discovery, our New Haven Sharpie Betsy D, or a visiting classic.
Before and after your sail take a walk on the docks and discover the boats. Watch the volunteer crews rigging the boats. They’ll be happy to answer any question you might have, and you may even have a chance to help with the rigging!
We sail rain or shine, but wind conditions may keep us at the dock. Reservations are taken day-of-sail only at the CWB front desk. We do not accept phone reservations. This is a popular activity so please arrive early to reserve a spot on the boat.
Action Words: Boat.
Sunday, October 12, 2008, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
3rd Thursday Speaker
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
Free.
Thursday, October 16, 2008, 7:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach State Park.
Rotary Club of Lake Union Meeting
Action Words: Get Involved.
Friday, October 17, 2008, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Third Friday Speaker Series
Each month CWB finds a speaker of wit and experience to talk about his or her special knowledge. It is also an opportunity for CWB members to meet one another and the staff. Admission is free and refreshments are served (donations to cover costs are appreciated).
Friday, October 17, 2008, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Oar Making
Good oars are hard to find in the market! This two-day workshop provides a hands-on introduction to the craft of oar making. Learn the value of balanced oars, various blade patterns, how to choose suit-able wood, how to figure the right length of oars, and how to make leather oar collars. Students will lay out and build their own pair of flat-blade oars. Learn how to sharpen and use drawknives, spokeshaves and hand planes, and some good techniques in shaping and finishing wood. Take home one finished oar and one partly finished to work on after the class. Limit: 6 students.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Class Dates: October 18 & 19, 2008 (Saturday and Sunday). Cost: $290 members/$350 nonmembers.
Saturday, October 18, 2008, 9:30 AM – Sunday, October 19, 2008, 5:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
For more info visit www.cwb.org. Family Boat Building
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
Under the guidance of a professional boatwright and assisted by CWB’s volunteers, families will build the Union Bay Skiff, a simple but great wooden sailboat designed by local boatwright Brad Rice. We’ll supply everything needed to build the boat and we’ll launch all the boats at the end of the event! The boat is capable of carrying two people. Families will take their boats home for painting and miscellaneous finish work. Student/family limit depends on location. No previous woodworking experience required.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Class Dates: October 18, 19, 25 & 26 (Weekends at Cama Beach State Park). Cost: $1300 members / $1450 nonmembers. Action Words: Learn, Boat.
Saturday, October 18, 2008, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats at
Cama Beach State Park.
For more info visit www.cwb.org. Family Boat Building
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - Cama. Class Dates: October 18-19, 25-26 (2 weekends). Action Words: Play, Learn, Get Involved.
Saturday, October 18, 2008, 10:00 AM – Sunday, October 26, 2008, 6:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach State Park.
Knots 3: Hitchings
If you have admired the coverings on a tiller or wheel, perhaps on stanchions or railings, then this class is for you. We will discuss and make different types of hitching and solve some of the mysteries of the Turk's Head.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Class Dates: Session 1: May 10; Session 2: August 16; Session 3: October 18. Cost: $50 members / $60 nonmembers. Action Words: Learn.
Saturday, October 18, 2008, 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
For more info visit www.cwb.org. Introduction to Steam Power
The class will give an overall view of steam power, its history and application, focusing primarily on steamboats. The class consists of lecture, demonstrations and some hands on operation. It will also include the opportunity to fire up one of CWB’s steam launches dockside and tour the engine room of one of the larger, historic steamboats on Lake Union. Limit: 10 students.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Action Words: Learn.
Saturday, October 18, 2008, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
Open Canoe Carving
Sāādūūts, CWB's Artist-in-Residence, is a Master Haida carver. He has helped build over 5 canoes in the Seattle area. Currently a 37 foot log is in the early stages of being carved. Everyone is welcome to come help carve, meet Sāādūūts, and become part of the canoe family. Free.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU.
Saturday, October 18, 2008, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
Rowboat Livery
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - Cama. Action Words: Play, Learn, Get Involved.
Saturday, October 18, 2008, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach State Park.
3rd Friday Speaker
Each month CWB finds a speaker of wit and experience to talk about his or her special knowledge. It is also an opportunity for CWB members to meet one another and the staff. Admission is free and refreshments are served (donations to cover costs are appre.
Saturday, October 18, 2008, 7:00 PM.
Open Canoe Carving
Sāādūūts, CWB's Artist-in-Residence, is a Master Haida carver. He has helped build over 5 canoes in the Seattle area. Currently a 37 foot log is in the early stages of being carved. Everyone is welcome to come help carve, meet Sāādūūts, and become part of the canoe family. Free.
Action Words: Learn, Get Involved.
Sunday, October 19, 2008, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Cast Off! - Free Public Sail
Our Cast Off! program allows visitors the chance to sail in classic boats.
The boats we use include: Admirable, a Bristol Bay Gillnetter, Amie, a Friendship sloop, Colleen Wagner, an Egret Sharpie, our long-boat Discovery, our New Haven Sharpie Betsy D, or a visiting classic.
Before and after your sail take a walk on the docks and discover the boats. Watch the volunteer crews rigging the boats. They’ll be happy to answer any question you might have, and you may even have a chance to help with the rigging!
We sail rain or shine, but wind conditions may keep us at the dock. Reservations are taken day-of-sail only at the CWB front desk. We do not accept phone reservations. This is a popular activity so please arrive early to reserve a spot on the boat.
Action Words: Boat.
Sunday, October 19, 2008, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Volunteer Messabout
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
Free to volunteers. Lunch follows.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - Cama. Action Words: Play, Get Involved.
Thursday, October 23, 2008, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach State Park.
Tugboat Storytime
11 - noon, Story Hour is a twice per month reading program for kids aged 2 - 5 aboard the historic tugboat Arthur Foss. We are sorry we are unable to accommodate preschool groups. Please call about scheduling a group visit.
Action Words: Learn.
Thursday, October 23, 2008, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Historic Ships Wharf, Lake Union Park, Seattle.
For more info visit www.cwb.org. Rotary Club of Lake Union Meeting
Action Words: Get Involved.
Friday, October 24, 2008, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Open Canoe Carving
Sāādūūts, CWB's Artist-in-Residence, is a Master Haida carver. He has helped build over 5 canoes in the Seattle area. Currently a 37 foot log is in the early stages of being carved. Everyone is welcome to come help carve, meet Sāādūūts, and become part of the canoe family. Free.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU.
Saturday, October 25, 2008, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
Rowboat Livery
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - Cama. Action Words: Play, Learn, Get Involved.
Saturday, October 25, 2008, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach State Park.
Open Canoe Carving
Sāādūūts, CWB's Artist-in-Residence, is a Master Haida carver. He has helped build over 5 canoes in the Seattle area. Currently a 37 foot log is in the early stages of being carved. Everyone is welcome to come help carve, meet Sāādūūts, and become part of the canoe family. Free.
Action Words: Learn, Get Involved.
Sunday, October 26, 2008, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Cast Off! - Free Public Sail
Our Cast Off! program allows visitors the chance to sail in classic boats.
The boats we use include: Admirable, a Bristol Bay Gillnetter, Amie, a Friendship sloop, Colleen Wagner, an Egret Sharpie, our long-boat Discovery, our New Haven Sharpie Betsy D, or a visiting classic.
Before and after your sail take a walk on the docks and discover the boats. Watch the volunteer crews rigging the boats. They’ll be happy to answer any question you might have, and you may even have a chance to help with the rigging!
We sail rain or shine, but wind conditions may keep us at the dock. Reservations are taken day-of-sail only at the CWB front desk. We do not accept phone reservations. This is a popular activity so please arrive early to reserve a spot on the boat.
Action Words: Boat.
Sunday, October 26, 2008, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Rotary Club of Lake Union Meeting
Action Words: Get Involved.
Friday, October 31, 2008, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
SailNOW!
SailNOW! is the signature CWB learn-to-sail program, offering adults a fi ve week, eight lesson basic sailing course in a variety of classic boats. Each course starts with a shore school, where sailing theory and terminology are explained. Subsequent lessons are hands-on and completely on-the-water. These 2-hour lessons are available Saturdays and Sundays at both 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM, with weekday lessons available at 6:00 PM May through August.
Upon registration, students choose available lesson dates and times that work for their personal schedule. The student/instructor ratio is 2:1. Registration includes student log book, supplemental textbook (The Complete Sailor, by David Seidman), and practice line for knot tying.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Class Dates: Session 4: June 14 - July 19; Session 5: July 19 - August 23; Session 6: August 23 - September 27; Session 7: September 27 - November 1; Session 8: November 1 - December 6. Cost: $325 members / $360 nonmembers. Action Words: Learn, Boat.
Saturday, November 1, 2008 – Saturday, December 6, 2008.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
For more info visit www.cwb.org. SailNOW!
SailNOW! is the signature CWB learn-to-sail program, offering adults a fi ve week, eight lesson basic sailing course in a variety of classic boats. Each course starts with a shore school, where sailing theory and terminology are explained. Subsequent lessons are hands-on and completely on-the-water. These 2-hour lessons are available Saturdays and Sundays at both 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM, with weekday lessons available at 6:00 PM May through August.
Upon registration, students choose available lesson dates and times that work for their personal schedule. The student/instructor ratio is 2:1. Registration includes student log book, supplemental textbook (The Complete Sailor, by David Seidman), and practice line for knot tying.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Class Dates: Session 4: June 14 - July 19; Session 5: July 19 - August 23; Session 6: August 23 - September 27; Session 7: September 27 - November 1; Session 8: November 1 - December 6. Cost: $325 members / $360 nonmembers. Action Words: Learn, Boat.
Saturday, November 1, 2008 – Saturday, December 6, 2008.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
For more info visit www.cwb.org. Sailing Shore School
Want to take some sailing lessons, but need to know where to start? Know how to pull on a line, but want to learn where it’s coming from? Care to remember some of the facts you were taught when you were just a wee lad or lass? Now you can register for Shore School, the first day of CWB’s learn-to-sail program, without having to register for all the subsequent lessons. Learn the academic side of sailing during three quick classroom hours: parts of a boat, points-of- sail, terminology and more!
Upon registration, students choose available lesson dates and times that work for their personal schedule. The student/instructor ratio is 2:1. Registration includes student log book, supplemental textbook (The Complete Sailor, by David Seidman), and practice line for knot tying.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Class Dates: Session 4: June 14; Session 5: July 19; Session 6: August 23; Session 7: September 27; Session 8: November 1 (Saturday). Cost: $45 members / $60 nonmembers. Action Words: Learn, Boat.
Saturday, November 1, 2008, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
For more info visit www.cwb.org. STORM!
It’s out there, and sooner or later, you will need to deal with – Nasty Weather! Learn various storm tactics for handling your vessel. We will cover weather; fronts, systems and tropical storms. Learn good trip planning - when to be where! Create pre-trip check lists and discuss resources for information.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Class Dates: November 1 (Saturday). Cost: $20 members / $30 nonmembers. Action Words: Learn.
Saturday, November 1, 2008, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
For more info visit www.cwb.org. Open Canoe Carving
Sāādūūts, CWB's Artist-in-Residence, is a Master Haida carver. He has helped build over 5 canoes in the Seattle area. Currently a 37 foot log is in the early stages of being carved. Everyone is welcome to come help carve, meet Sāādūūts, and become part of the canoe family. Free.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU.
Saturday, November 1, 2008, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
Open Canoe Carving
Sāādūūts, CWB's Artist-in-Residence, is a Master Haida carver. He has helped build over 5 canoes in the Seattle area. Currently a 37 foot log is in the early stages of being carved. Everyone is welcome to come help carve, meet Sāādūūts, and become part of the canoe family. Free.
Action Words: Learn, Get Involved.
Sunday, November 2, 2008, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Cast Off! - Free Public Sail
Our Cast Off! program allows visitors the chance to sail in classic boats.
The boats we use include: Admirable, a Bristol Bay Gillnetter, Amie, a Friendship sloop, Colleen Wagner, an Egret Sharpie, our long-boat Discovery, our New Haven Sharpie Betsy D, or a visiting classic.
Before and after your sail take a walk on the docks and discover the boats. Watch the volunteer crews rigging the boats. They’ll be happy to answer any question you might have, and you may even have a chance to help with the rigging!
We sail rain or shine, but wind conditions may keep us at the dock. Reservations are taken day-of-sail only at the CWB front desk. We do not accept phone reservations. This is a popular activity so please arrive early to reserve a spot on the boat.
Action Words: Boat.
Sunday, November 2, 2008, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Yachtsman AHOY! Japanese Cooking On Board
When it is getting dark and chilly outside, let’s get together inside the cabin and learn how to prepare a simple yet warm, fabulous fall-winter Japanese dish called Yosenabe. Beautifully arranged vegetables, mushrooms, tofu, fish, shellfish & meat are cooked in a broth at the table. Start with thinly sliced Sashimi served with Ponzu sauce. Learn to make Yakionigiri - grilled rice ball, which is handy for all seasons - using a pressure cooker. Everything is made simply and easily in this hands–on class – a great fun onboard menu!
Limit: 10 students.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Action Words: Learn.
Sunday, November 2, 2008, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
Rotary Club of Lake Union Meeting
Action Words: Get Involved.
Friday, November 7, 2008, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Rowing Club
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
Saturday, November 8, 2008, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach State Park.
New Volunteer Orientation
Want to volunteer at The Center for Wooden Boats? Come to this orientation to learn more about CWB and the opportunities available for volunteers. Attending an orientation is required for all new volunteers. For more information, visit http://www.cwb.org/Volunteer.htm.
Action Words: Get Involved.
Saturday, November 8, 2008, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Cedar Rope Making
Cedar rope has been used for many different things, including making thread for sample knots and cordage for traditional necklaces. Learn the traditional technique of fine cedar rope making. This technique may also be used for making fine thread from cedar or stinging nettles. Come experience the many uses of Western Red Cedar.
Limit: 10 students.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU. Class Dates: November 8 (Saturday). Cost: $25 members / $35 nonmembers. Action Words: Learn.
Saturday, November 8, 2008, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
Open Canoe Carving
Sāādūūts, CWB's Artist-in-Residence, is a Master Haida carver. He has helped build over 5 canoes in the Seattle area. Currently a 37 foot log is in the early stages of being carved. Everyone is welcome to come help carve, meet Sāādūūts, and become part of the canoe family. Free.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU.
Saturday, November 8, 2008, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
Open Canoe Carving
Sāādūūts, CWB's Artist-in-Residence, is a Master Haida carver. He has helped build over 5 canoes in the Seattle area. Currently a 37 foot log is in the early stages of being carved. Everyone is welcome to come help carve, meet Sāādūūts, and become part of the canoe family. Free.
Action Words: Learn, Get Involved.
Sunday, November 9, 2008, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Cast Off! - Free Public Sail
Our Cast Off! program allows visitors the chance to sail in classic boats.
The boats we use include: Admirable, a Bristol Bay Gillnetter, Amie, a Friendship sloop, Colleen Wagner, an Egret Sharpie, our long-boat Discovery, our New Haven Sharpie Betsy D, or a visiting classic.
Before and after your sail take a walk on the docks and discover the boats. Watch the volunteer crews rigging the boats. They’ll be happy to answer any question you might have, and you may even have a chance to help with the rigging!
We sail rain or shine, but wind conditions may keep us at the dock. Reservations are taken day-of-sail only at the CWB front desk. We do not accept phone reservations. This is a popular activity so please arrive early to reserve a spot on the boat.
Action Words: Boat.
Sunday, November 9, 2008, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Tugboat Storytime
Storytime aboard the Arthur Foss (a 100-year-old tug boat) features stories about boats, kids and the sea. For more information, visit the ParentMap website. We are sorry we are unable to accommodate preschool groups. Please call about scheduling a group visit.
Action Words: Learn.
Thursday, November 13, 2008, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Historic Ships Wharf, Lake Union Park, Seattle.
Rotary Club of Lake Union Meeting
Action Words: Get Involved.
Friday, November 14, 2008, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Open Canoe Carving
Sāādūūts, CWB's Artist-in-Residence, is a Master Haida carver. He has helped build over 5 canoes in the Seattle area. Currently a 37 foot log is in the early stages of being carved. Everyone is welcome to come help carve, meet Sāādūūts, and become part of the canoe family. Free.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU.
Saturday, November 15, 2008, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
Open Canoe Carving
Sāādūūts, CWB's Artist-in-Residence, is a Master Haida carver. He has helped build over 5 canoes in the Seattle area. Currently a 37 foot log is in the early stages of being carved. Everyone is welcome to come help carve, meet Sāādūūts, and become part of the canoe family. Free.
Action Words: Learn, Get Involved.
Sunday, November 16, 2008, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Cast Off! - Free Public Sail
Our Cast Off! program allows visitors the chance to sail in classic boats.
The boats we use include: Admirable, a Bristol Bay Gillnetter, Amie, a Friendship sloop, Colleen Wagner, an Egret Sharpie, our long-boat Discovery, our New Haven Sharpie Betsy D, or a visiting classic.
Before and after your sail take a walk on the docks and discover the boats. Watch the volunteer crews rigging the boats. They’ll be happy to answer any question you might have, and you may even have a chance to help with the rigging!
We sail rain or shine, but wind conditions may keep us at the dock. Reservations are taken day-of-sail only at the CWB front desk. We do not accept phone reservations. This is a popular activity so please arrive early to reserve a spot on the boat.
Action Words: Boat.
Sunday, November 16, 2008, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
3rd Thursday Speaker
Cama Beach (The Center for Wooden Boats)
Free.
Thursday, November 20, 2008, 7:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach State Park.
Rotary Club of Lake Union Meeting
Action Words: Get Involved.
Friday, November 21, 2008, 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Third Friday Speaker Series
Each month CWB finds a speaker of wit and experience to talk about his or her special knowledge. It is also an opportunity for CWB members to meet one another and the staff. Admission is free and refreshments are served (donations to cover costs are appreciated).
Friday, November 21, 2008, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA.
Open Canoe Carving
Sāādūūts, CWB's Artist-in-Residence, is a Master Haida carver. He has helped build over 5 canoes in the Seattle area. Currently a 37 foot log is in the early stages of being carved. Everyone is welcome to come help carve, meet Sāādūūts, and become part of the canoe family. Free.
Presenting Organization: The Center for Wooden Boats - SLU.
Saturday, November 22, 2008, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
1010 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109.
Open Canoe Carving
Sāādūūts, CWB's Artist-in-Residence, is a Master Haida carver. He has helped build over 5 canoes in the Seattle area. Currently a 37 foot log is in the early stages of being carved. Everyone is welcome to come help carve, meet Sāādūūts, and become part of the canoe family. Free.
Action Words: Learn, Get Involved.