Community Programs Archive
Since 2013, All Hands Boatworks has been a hub for hands-on learning and community connection. This archive showcases the workshops, classes, and events that have brought makers together to learn woodworking and boatbuilding skills. By participating in these programs, community members have learned new skills, met new people, and contributed to our vibrant maker community.
While these specific sessions have concluded, many workshops return seasonally. Interested in a past workshop? Let us know—we love bringing back popular programs.​​
Women's Boatbuilding
January 22nd - March 5th, 2026
Cutting Boards
Tuesday & Thursday
December 9 & 11 - 5:15-7:15pm
Make your own beautiful cutting board! Learn to mill, shape, and finish functional art!
Tool Sharpening
December 4th - 5:15-7:15pm
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Nothing improves your woodworking experience like using properly sharp tools! Learn to expertly sharpen your woodworking tools!
Tree Stand
Learn a bird’s mouth joint to make a Christmas tree stand or a planter. By cutting a series of angles that will fit together a strong, but hollow vessel is formed. Appropriate for experienced woodworkers, but no previous woodworking experience is required.
St. Nick's Night
Craft Sale!
Friday, December 5th
5:30-8:30pm
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Join us in the boat shop for a craft sale, open house, cookies, hot chocolate, ornament decorating, and more!
Intergenerational Kazoos!
Monday, December 8th
5:15 - 7:15 pm
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Teams of one adult and one child (age 10-18) can take this fun woodworking class together!
Bandsaw Reindeer
Wednesday December 10th​
5:15-7:15pm
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Learn to use a bandsaw and hand tools to make a lovely decorative wooden reindeer!
Block Print Holiday Cards!
Saturday December 13th
10am-2pm​
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Learn to make woodblock prints! Go home with a set of 6 handmade cards ready to sign and mail!
Make an Ornament
Friday, December 12th​
5:15-7:15pm
Make a beautiful keepsake ornament for your tree or window! Choose between a bandsaw shape, or a traditional lathe-turned style!
Women's Woodworking Make a Paddle
Join us for a 4 week class! each participant will make a canoe paddle, or work in a team to make a set of oars!
St. Nick's Craft Sale
Join us as a vendor at our St. Nick Craft Sale, where you can showcase your unique creations to a vibrant community of holiday shoppers!
Holiday Block Prints
Learn to carve and print stunning woodblock designs! By the end, you'll have a set of holiday cards ready to sign and send.
Women's Boatbuilding
This 6-8 week workshop for women 18+ builds woodworking skills through hands-on projects, including a 12’ SCAMP sailboat.
Cutting Boards
Make your own beautiful cutting board! Learn to mill, shape, and finish functional art!
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Pyrography
Join our one-day wood burning class! Learn essential techniques to create stunning designs and take home a unique of art.
Watercolor Painting
Learn to paint a watercolor sailboat with Mark Kuehn!
Folding Camp Stool
Explore the art of furniture making by mastering a range of techniques and utilizing an assortment of tools. Join us on this journey to create a beautiful piece of furniture that you can proudly say you made yourself!
Varnishing
Join our four-week varnishing class and master the art of brightwork! This class is Fun, interactive, and packed with valuable skills.