For those eager to get hands-on experience, a dynamic schedule of classes led by skilled craft professionals will be available throughout the summer in the Edward John Noble Historic Stone Building. Explore the Boatyard class listed below. Please note that all classes, except for the Birdhouse Building for Children, are designed for individuals aged 16 and older.
*Tuition pricing does not include a 6% registration fee charged by FareHarbor.
Bird House Building for Children
ABM is partnering with Save The River to build housing for terns and other migratory birds. Join us with your kids to hear from Save The River’s educator about terns and other flyway birds while also introducing them to a shop setting. This class is designed for participants of all ages, and parents are encouraged to attend. A snack break will be scheduled midway through the class. Tern houses will be installed in the habitat by Save The River, while other houses will be taken home by families to hang at their properties.
2025 Date Coming Soon!
Canoe Canvassing
Join us for a hands-on class on canvassing a wooden canoe using traditional techniques. In this workshop, you will learn how to prepare, stretch, and fasten the canvas, as well as how to apply a traditional silica-based filler. We will also discuss various materials and techniques used in the process, along with the steps to take after the filler has cured, including priming and painting.
2025 Date Coming Soon!
Canvas Boat Bucket/Ditty Bag
Spend two evenings making a canvas boat bucket or ditty bag in the Stone Building. These canvas items are indispensable on a boat. Either holding tools or an iced-down bottle of champagne, they will not scratch your varnish and can store flat.
2025 Date Coming Soon!
Hand Plane Making
2025 Date Coming Soon!
