Jul 18th
9am–5pm EDT
The Hudson River Maritime Museum, located on the historic Rondout waterfront, is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the maritime heritage of the Hudson River and its tributaries and teaching residents about these facets. With a collection of historical artifacts, educational programs, and annual exhibits, the museum offers a unique glimpse into the region's rich maritime history.
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Join veteran woodworker, blacksmith, and artist Vince Sanborn to build your own foot-powered lathe. Ideal for intermediate woodworkers familiar with basic power and hand tools, this class offers a safer alternative to electric lathes. Using bicycle gears and human power, it's responsive and adjustable for beginners yet powerful for experts. Learn to measure, mark, cut, and assemble your lathe from scratch. Materials fee covers all necessary parts.
Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Experience the thrill of building your own wooden boat in a picturesque waterfront setting. Join us for a unique and rewarding bonding experience that will leave you with cherished memories and a beautiful boat!
May 10th
9am–5pm EDT
Meets 3 Times
Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Explore the world of wooden boat building and discover the timeless craftsmanship behind constructing a unique watercraft. Experience the satisfaction of handcrafting a classic boat in every detail.
May 17th
9am–5pm EDT
Meets 6 Times
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Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Discover the art of crafting intricate ship models with precision and skill. Unearth the techniques and secrets of creating stunning half hull carvings under expert guidance.
May 24th
9am–5pm EDT
Meets 2 Times
Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Discover the art of green wood spoon carving at the Hudson River Maritime Museum. Learn the techniques of shaping wood with traditional edge tools to create beautiful and functional spoons. No experience is necessary.
Jun 22nd
10am–4pm EDT
Meets 2 Times
Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Experience a master class in building the iconic Adirondack guideboat with expert Jon Richer. Learn the complete process, from design to construction, of this fast and stable craft.
Jun 24th
9am–5pm EDT
Meets 7 Times
Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Learn the fundamentals of working with epoxy to ensure your boat's longevity and performance on the water. Master the art of epoxy applications through hands-on training.
Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Discover the art of woodworking as you learn to create your own exquisite wooden pens in this hands-on class. No prior experience is needed as instructor Leanora Kovacs guides you through every step, providing tips and tricks along the way. Choose from a variety of exotic and domestic woods to make a beautiful, lasting object.
Jul 12th
6–8pm EDT
Meets 2 Times
Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Discover the art of creating unique live edge tables in this hands-on course. Choose from locally sourced hardwood and learn the techniques to shape, smooth, and attach legs to your own one-of-a-kind coffee table. Embark on this creative journey at the Hudson River Maritime Museum.
Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Dive into the art of weaving with various materials to create a stunning handwoven footstool. Learn basic weaving patterns and techniques to craft a beautiful piece in this immersive class. Walk away with a unique and functional piece of furniture to showcase your newfound skills.
Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Enhance your woodworking skills and create a custom hand plane under the guidance of shipwright Wayne Ford at the HRMM Wooden Boat School. Learn to shape the wooden body to your preference and leave with a working hand plane to use in your future projects. Join us in Kingston's historic Rondout district for a hands-on experience in preserving maritime craft traditions.
Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Discover the ancient art of boat construction in this immersive class. Learn the principles of lofting as you participate in the full-scale layout of a traditional boat. Gain hands-on experience that will enable you to create your own vessel with confidence.
Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Unleash your creativity with a hands-on jewelry-making class that explores the art of combining wood and resin. Join instructor Kathy Prisco for an immersive experience where you'll learn various techniques to create stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces. Don't miss this chance to discover the beauty of merging natural elements with modern design.
Jul 20th
10am–4pm EDT
Meets 2 Times
Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Join us for a one-day workshop with Katie! Explore the neighborhood to identify invasive plant species, then learn how to prepare plant fibers for basketmaking. Katie will guide beginners in weaving techniques to create a medium-sized functional basket.
Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Create your own needle felted right whale in a beginner-friendly workshop! We will guide you through felting wool into a three-dimensional form. No tools needed, just your creativity and willingness to learn!
Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Get hands-on in our week-long class leading up to the event, where you'll help design and build our wooden car from scratch. No experience needed, ages 11 and up welcome! Spectators can enjoy vendors, food, live performances, and an entertaining awards ceremony at TR Gallo Park.
Aug 12th
10am–4pm EDT
Meets 5 Times
Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Learn how to successfully manage your kitchen renovation from industry expert Allen Brink. Whether you're DIY-ing or working with a contractor, this one-evening talk covers everything from project timeline to budgeting and quotes. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights for your kitchen remodel.
Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Learn to create a traditional decorative knotted bracelet for your partner's wrist in this special Valentine's Day edition of our monthly group/family build series of classes. No prior knot-tying knowledge is required and beginners are welcome. Join us for a fun and creative experience!
Hudson River Maritime Museum @ 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Discover the secrets of the lathe, the "mother of machine tools," in this evening class taught by an expert woodworker. Learn all about its range of uses and get practical tips for using it safely and effectively. Unleash your creativity and create objects with beautiful radial symmetry.
In this class, model yacht expert John Stroudt will take you through the process of building a Vintage 36” RC sailboat, completing it on Friday and sailing it on Saturday morning. This boat is a Chico II designed by AJ Fisher, a well known sailor and a supplier of pond yachts, supplies, parts, and plans in the Detroit area. He founded The A. J. Fisher Ship Model Kit Company in 1925 and ran it through 1957. All materials will be provided,...
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