Build a Wee Lassie Canoe

Larry Benjamin

The original “Wee Lassie” was a lapstrake-built open cedar canoe made in 1863 by J. Henry Rushton, of Canton, NY. Rushton was one of the most famous canoe builders of his era. George Washington Sears, who wrote of his adventures under his pen name of “Nessmuk” as he recorded his paddling adventures throughout the Adirondacks, popularized these small, finely crafted canoes. Come spend 10 wonderful days at AFS building your own Wee Lassie. You will be guided through every step of the building process. Leave with a beautiful, lightweight canoe that handles well in the water. Open to all level of student.

• Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
• Tuition:
       Members: $850
       Non-members: $950
• Materials: $900
• Course Length: 10 Days

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      Fri September 25, 2015 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Paddle Making

Caleb Davis

Come and create a traditionally-shaped cherry paddle using only hand tools. You can make a canoe or native double blade (modified Greenland) paddle. After some history and an explanation of the shapes, you will pick your blank and get started! The process will be demonstrated from beginning to end to ensure that you come away with a perfect paddle. This one-day class will give you a sense of accomplishment as you complete a paddle that will accompany you on the water. Blanks are provided as part of your materials fee.

• Location: AFS, 51 Main Street, Lake Luzerne, NY
• Tuition:
       Members: $165
       Non-members: $175
• Course Length: 1 Day

Material Fees included in price of tuition.

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