Hudson River Maritime Museum
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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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Kanawa Tsugi: Japanese Scarf Joinery
Hudson River Maritime Museum See all classes by this school @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Explore the precision and elegance of traditional Japanese joinery by crafting a complex scarf joint entirely by hand. Using just chisels and planes, you'll learn to lay out and cut the kanawa tsugi joint—designed to join wood end-to-end with strength and grace. This hands-on experience offers a unique introduction to non-Western woodworking techniques.
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Wooden Canoe Paddle Carving
Hudson River Maritime Museum See all classes by this school @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Craft a functional piece of outdoor craftsmanship entirely by hand while learning traditional shaping and carving techniques. Work with carefully selected wood to create a custom paddle tailored to your grip, reach, and paddling style. From refining the blade to smoothing the final finish, this hands-on experience blends creativity, precision, and practical skill. Leave with a handcrafted piece ready for your next adventure on the water.
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Make a Live Edge Floating Shelf
Hudson River Maritime Museum See all classes by this school @ 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Craft a striking, gravity-defying shelf that brings out the natural character of live edge wood. Discover how to shape, smooth, and finish your chosen piece using core woodworking tools and techniques. This hands-on experience blends creativity with practical know-how, leading to a beautiful accent piece or thoughtful handmade gift.
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$373
Sailors Valentine
Hudson River Maritime Museum See all classes by this school @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Make your valentine a truly unique gift this year. Instructor Becky Sellinger will guide students through a 1-day class making sailor's valentines. A sailor's valentine is a form of shellcraft originally made between 1830 and 1890, and they were designed to be brought home from a sailor's voyage at sea and given to a loved one. Students will craft traditional sailor's valentines which are typically octagonal, glass fronted, hinged wooden boxes displaying...
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$104
Family/Group Build: Bird Feeder
Hudson River Maritime Museum See all classes by this school @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Discover the fascinating world of local birds in the Hudson Valley and learn how to build a bird feeder from scratch. Join us for a hands-on experience that will provide sustenance for wintering birds while offering an up-close observation opportunity. Bring your family or friends for this fun and educational activity.
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$250
Dovetail Tool Box
Hudson River Maritime Museum See all classes by this school @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Learn the art of dovetail joinery and create your custom toolbox with master woodworker Wayne Ford at the Wooden Boat School. Discover the techniques behind cutting dovetails by hand and machine, while adding your personal touch to the handle and ends. Craft a durable and functional tool tote that's ready to hold your essential tools.
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Family/Group Build: Make A Cornhole Set
Hudson River Maritime Museum See all classes by this school @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Discover the perfect summer project for you and your loved ones: creating your own custom cornhole set under the guidance of expert woodworker Kathy Prisco. Learn essential woodworking skills while cutting, shaping, and assembling the boards, and customize them with your own graphics and decorations. Don't miss out on this fun and interactive DIY experience!
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Intro to Joinery: Make a Tool Box
Hudson River Maritime Museum See all classes by this school @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Master traditional joinery techniques as you craft your own durable toolbox in this hands-on class. Choose from dovetail, miter, box, or half-lap joints to create strength and longevity without fasteners, and finish with custom details shaped by hand or machine. Perfect for woodworking enthusiasts eager to explore both traditional tools and modern methods.
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Intro to Joinery: Make a Lidded Box
Hudson River Maritime Museum See all classes by this school @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Build a beautiful wooden box that's perfect for gifting while strengthening your woodworking abilities. Practice key box joinery, work with both hand and power tools, and achieve a snug-fitting lid. Finish your project with a sealing coat that brings out the natural grain of the wood. Grow your craftsmanship through this rewarding, hands-on experience.
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Wood and Resin Jewelry Making
Hudson River Maritime Museum See all classes by this school @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Unleash your creativity with a hands-on exploration of wood and resin jewelry making. Experiment with techniques like hand-turning wooden rings, pouring epoxy resin, and assembling custom designs. Guided by expert demonstrations, you'll craft unique, wearable art pieces that showcase your personal style. Perfect for beginners and makers alike.
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Make a Double Cross Woven Tray
Hudson River Maritime Museum See all classes by this school @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Explore the craft of basket weaving while creating a functional, beautifully designed tray from round reed. Learn a range of traditional techniques, from structured bases to intricate woven patterns, in a guided, hands-on setting. Suitable for beginners and experienced makers alike, this session emphasizes both skill-building and artistry. Leave with a durable piece ready for everyday use or display.
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$290
Build Your Own Shaker Boxes
Hudson River Maritime Museum See all classes by this school @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Join us for this unique and fascinating class as you learn to cut, bend, and tack your own oval Shaker boxes and peg and glue in the bottom and top. Each student will make four different sized boxes to take home, each box will be built from a different species of wood. A brief history of the shaker box will be discussed on the first day and the boxes will be started. The boxes will be finished on the second day of class, one week later.
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Introduction the Art of Kumiko
Hudson River Maritime Museum See all classes by this school @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Our instructor will be giving a workshop on the art of Kumiko. During this workshop, students will build a Kumiko trivet and learn to make the asanoha pattern, also termed the hemp leaf pattern. Kumiko is a Japanese technique of assembling wooden pieces without the use of nails.Thinly slit wooden pieces are grooved, punched and mortised, and then fitted individually using a plane, saw, chisel and other tools to make fine adjustments. The technique...
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Group/Family Build: Toy Boxes & Shapes
Hudson River Maritime Museum See all classes by this school @ 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Join master woodworker Bob Boisvert at the Hudson River Maritime Museum for a fun and creative woodworking class. Create beautiful, handmade wooden toys for your loved ones while learning essential woodworking techniques. No experience necessary - beginners are welcome!
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$215
Make Your Own Spokeshave
Hudson River Maritime Museum See all classes by this school @ 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
In this one-day beginner woodworking class, you will learn how to carve a spokeshave handle customized to your hands from professional woodworker Luis Rosado. You can choose the handle shape that works for you, and the type wood based on how you'd like it to look. After learning and practicing shaping and carving techniques with a band saw, block plane, and hand carving tools, you'll leave the class with a tool that is the right size, shape, and...
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$230
Make a Bird House
Hudson River Maritime Museum See all classes by this school @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Support local bird populations while enjoying a hands-on woodworking project. Build a custom birdhouse designed for species like wrens, barn swallows, or screech owls, and learn how to install it for optimal use. With expert guidance and insights into Hudson Valley birdlife, this beginner-friendly workshop combines conservation with creativity.
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$230
Make a Three-Legged Stool
Hudson River Maritime Museum See all classes by this school @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Craft your own three-legged stool while mastering essential woodworking techniques. Learn to design, turn, and assemble each component using a lathe, with expert guidance on joinery, grain alignment, and tool safety. From shaping tapered legs to fitting precise mortise and tenon joints, gain hands-on experience in traditional furniture making. Leave with a handcrafted stool, ready for finishing at home.
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$220
How To: Splint Weaving
Hudson River Maritime Museum See all classes by this school @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Explore the timeless craft of splint weaving as you create a beautifully hand-woven seat. Learn fundamental weaving techniques using natural fiber splint materials to restore a chair or craft a footstool from a pre-assembled base. Guided by expert instruction, you’ll gain the skills to transform furniture with durable, intricate patterns—perfect for beginners and those looking to refine their technique.
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How to Take Lines and Make a Boat Plan
Hudson River Maritime Museum See all classes by this school @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Learn the essential skills to document and replicate a boat’s design by capturing its lines. Explore traditional and modern techniques to create a detailed lines drawing, a crucial step in boat building, restoration, and archival research. Gain hands-on experience with both analog methods and digital tools to translate hull measurements into accurate plans for study, modeling, or construction.
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$204
Introduction to Lofting
Hudson River Maritime Museum See all classes by this school @ 86 Rondout Landing, Kingston, NY
Explore the foundational skill of lofting and learn how boat designs come to life. Guided by an expert shipwright, you'll take part in the full-scale layout of a traditional wooden boat, transforming drawings into precise patterns and molds. Gain hands-on experience and the knowledge needed to loft your own vessel with confidence.
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$231
Reviews of Hudson River Maritime Museum
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Beginner Woodcarving
I signed my husband and me up for this course as a surprise birthday gift for him, and it was a blast! Vince was great at showing us the ropes, offering guidance when we needed it, and also letting us do our own thing. It felt like a day at the shop with friends. We're looking forward to more classes here in the future, and definitely recommend this class to anyone interested in learning about woodcarving. -
Furniture Restoration and Repair
Max was so knowledgeable, helpful and kind. He went above and beyond. The class was very spacious with lots of tools. I’ve learned so much in just two days. I wish I could have done this class every weekend! -
Intro to Whittling
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Beginner Woodcarving
It was so much fun! Vince, the instructor was patient and explained things when I asked so many questions! It was my first time wood carving and I made a hippo! All tools and materials were provided. Everybody was positive and supportive. I am definitely taking another class there. -
Wooden Spoon Carving
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Wooden Spoon Carving
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DIY Turning: Dishes from Offcuts
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Beginner Woodcarving
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Introduction to Chair Caning
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Introduction to Chair Caning
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Furniture Restoration and Repair
Great environment for learning and working at ease with the right tools, supplies, and instructions. -
Make a Live Edge Coffee Table
Great instructor who made the learning process very easy and was there to assist throughout the journey of building your live edge table. -
Make a Wooden Pen
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Boat Owners Series: Basics of Epoxy
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Wooden Spoon Carving
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Wooden Spoon Carving
The first session was so much fun! Due to poor weather, the second session has been rescheduled. The rescheduling process was painless - we were all emailed and given a few possible reschedule dates. I really enjoy the pace of the class day, the size of the group, and the instruction from Kate was so warm, welcoming, and informative. -
Make a Live Edge Coffee Table
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Build Your Own Adirondack Chair
A well organized class that taught several woodworking skills with a variety of tools. The best part is taking home a great chair you made yourself. There is a fair amount of pre-work done to make the class move along smoothly. It is easy to move at your own pace and the instructor is hepful and can recognize when learners need more or less assistance -
Furniture Restoration and Repair
Really great. I learned so much and realized how much patience is a part of restoration. Our teacher Max was terrific. Each project went home stronger and fresher than how it came into class. I really enjoyed the weekend. -
Furniture Restoration and Repair
