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Boatbuilding

Currently Scheduled Boatbuilding Courses

Most North House courses are designed for students 18+, but many welcome youth under age 18, and several allow for a young person to attend and receive our Intergenerational Discount of 25% off their tuition if they sign up with a full-paying adult.

You can find the courses with the Intergenerational Discount here. The information about specific ages allowed is in the course's description.

Teaser image for Building the Norse Pram: Intro to Lapstrake Construction

Building the Norse Pram: Intro to Lapstrake Construction

There is an old Norse saying that “a person without a boat is a mere prisoner.”…
Course is full.
Mon, Jun 22nd, 2026  –  Sun, Jun 28th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Teaser image for Cedar-Strip Boat Construction: Techniques & Fundamentals

Cedar-Strip Boat Construction: Techniques & Fundamentals

With more than just aesthetic appeal, cedar-strip boats are known for being lightweight, strong, and…
Mon, Jun 22nd, 2026  –  Sun, Jun 28th, 2026
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Ken Koscik
Teaser image for Composite Canoe Repair and Maintenance

Composite Canoe Repair and Maintenance

Composite canoes are light, efficient, and paddle like a dream, but canoe-country granite can chew…
Thu, Jun 18th, 2026
9am-5pm
Instructor: Ted Bell

Coracle: Weave Your Own Boat

A coracle, or currach, is an ancient boat of Irish and Welsh origin which was used in rivers to net…
Tue, Oct 6th, 2026  –  Thu, Oct 8th, 2026
9am-5pm each day