Model Boat Building

Instructor: Phil Helgerson, Boat builder and hobbyist

This workshops consist of 3-5 two-hour sessions and introduce children to building model boats. There are two skill levels:

(Part 1 – Paper model for younger children with accompanying adult runs June 8, 15, 22 4-6pm)

Part 2 — Wood model

Part 2 is for age 8 and above. Students will build a wooden boat model (Yankee Tender from Woodenboat Store). These sessions will involve edge tools. Enrollment is limited to eight families.

The MFS Member tuition for Part 2 is $50 per person or for an adult and 1 child, $70 for non-member. Supplies for Part 2 are $25 for a toolkit, plus $60 for the model kit.

 Sessions:

•   Part 2:   June 29, July 6,  13, 20, and 27    1pm – 3pm

If you have any questions, send an email to workshops@mfship.org, or call the Maine’s First Ship office at 207-433-4242.

Registration is required:  https://mfship.org/workshop-model-boats/