Douglas Brooks recently came to the shop to teach a week-long course in traditional Japanese boatbuilding. Students in the course built a 21-foot long traditional river boat…
Read MoreIf you’ve been keeping up with our newsletter, you’ve probably seen something about the Sea Rocket project our Maritime Skills students have been working on…
Read MoreMany of you have already heard about Break the Anchor, perhaps from attending the fundraising auction the Shop held last March. Well, the project is finally underway…
Read MoreAs the new year approaches, so does Kevin’s 31st year as an instructor at the Apprenticeshop…
Read MoreThis week, we launched Mishi Mikinaak, our 26’ Mackinaw boat that has been in progress for the last two and a half years…
Read MoreComing to Maine from a landlocked state and choosing to study traditional boatbuilding and seamanship has proven to be a struggle…
Read MoreIt's bittersweet to see our current class of Fisherman's Academy students launch their Susan Skiffs…
Read MoreThis month, we interviewed Kit Macchi, boatbuilder and former apprentice, about her experience at the ‘Shop…
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