Traditionally, the Swedish pram, a square-ended wooden watercraft, was built in a wide variety of shapes and sizes to meet the specific needs of the intended user – fishermen, farmers, or tenders. The Baltic Coast and the shorelines of Scandinavia were dotted with prams as small as 9’ or 10’ and as large as 30’ with inboard engines and sails. This class provides the student the opportunity to design and build their own custom pram to meet their personal needs. The sizes offered in this course will range from 10’ to 16’ in length. The pram is typically rowed but could also be sailed or motored. The craft will be lofted by eye and traditional building and construction techniques will be employed in construction. Pine planks, oak framing and copper rivets are the materials used. In the traditional fashion, the boat will be finished with pine tar, linseed oil and turpentine. Students are encouraged to bring a partner to help…this can be a great family project that will result in a lifetime of memories. The instructor will consult with each student six weeks prior to start of the course to assess materials for the intended boat to be built. Material costs may vary given market prices and be determined at this time. Each student will be expected to reimburse an additional $750 - $1,000 for materials directly to the instructor at the onset of the course.