2024 UPCOMING SKILL BUILDING CLASSES
We are offering four different classes to learn new skills over the late winter months: Intro to Fiberglass Repair, Intro to Stitch-n-Glue Construction, Lyman Restoration Project, and Oar and Paddle Making. Here are the details and how to register.
INTRO TO FIBERGLASS REPAIR
Need to patch holes, repair cracks or fill dings? Build your skills and confidence to make basic fiberglass repairs. You will learn hands-on as you use various fiberglass materials, resin, and gelcoat to repair a fiberglass panel sawn from a derelict boat. A near seamless appearance is the goal.
WHEN: Starts February 6, 2024, Four consecutive Tuesday evenings, 7 – 9:30 PM
CLASS FEE: $175
TO REGISTER FOR THE CLASS : Send your contact info to cabbsmail@gmail.com or text 440-570-7620 to hold your spot. Class size is limited so register early to avoid getting closed out. You can pay by check or credit card.
INTRO TO STITCH-N-GLUE CONSTRUCTION
Learn Stitch-n-Glue construction hands-on as you and classmates build a 12ft. wooden paddleboard. You will stitch the board from marine plywood, glue the board with epoxy fillets, create a deck using cedar strip-building techniques and seal the hull in fiberglass cloth set in epoxy. With those basis skills under your belt you will be ready to tackle your own scratch build project or work from a kit.
Interested in building your own board as you take the class? We can make that happen. Send your contact info to cabbsmail@gmail.com and we can discuss your interest.
WHEN: Starts March 2, 2024, six consecutive Saturday mornings 9 AM – 12:00 PM
CLASS FEE: $195
TO REGISTER FOR THE CLASS: Send your contact info to cabbsmail@gmail.com or text 440-570-7620 to hold your spot. Class size is limited so register early to avoid getting closed out. You can pay by check or credit card.
LYMAN RESTORATION PROJECT
It looks like a wreck now but this 1954 Lyman Islander has a rosy future ahead of it. For you it’s an 18ft. learning opportunity. We will replace planking, rebuild the stem and forefoot, re-deck the bow and gunwale, redo the varnish and paint. You will learn hands on as you participate.
As the project develops throughout the year, we will have scheduled training classes to prep for the work ahead. You do not need to be a regular on the restoration crew to participate in the classes.
WHEN: Starting February 19, 2024, meeting weekly on Monday evenings 7 – 9 PM.
CLASS FEE: Open to all CABBS members at no charge. Interested but not a member of CABBS? Simply join CABBS. Dues are $35/year. Follow this link to the mail-in registration form.
OAR AND PADDLE MAKING
Discover the marvelous difference good oars or a proper paddle can make. In this class you will make a set of oars or a paddle matched to your body and your boat’s specifications. You will work with common woodworking tools to bring your oars or paddle to life.
WHEN: Starting February 22, 2024, five consecutive Thursday evenings 7 – 9 PM.
CLASS FEE: $160 for paddle, $260 for set of oars
TO REGISTER FOR THE CLASS : Send your contact info to cabbsmail@gmail.com or text 440-570-7620 to hold your spot. Class size is limited so register early to avoid getting closed out. You can pay by check or credit card.
CLASS LOCATION
All classes are held at:
Cleveland Amateur Boatbuilders’ Workspace.
3535 Perkins Ave. (Near Cleveland State, corner of E36th, one block north of Chester)
Cleveland, OH 44114
Parking is in the lot across from the building.
Classes start promptly at the times listed. Proper clothing and eye protection required.
Cancelling your class participation with less than 48hrs. notice will incur a charge of 50% of the class fee. There will be no refund for class cancellations with less than 24 hrs. notice.
