Breathe some life into that old wood-canvas canoe in the rafters and turn it into a classic wooden canoe suitable to be paddled for another generation or two. In this course you will work on your own wood-canvas canoe repairs. Dan Strootman and Adam Harju are in residence at North House to assist you with your restoration efforts. Cracked ribs, replaced planking, new decks, new gunwales-this course focuses on all the essential canoe repairs to properly restore the wooden components of the canoe. With the right mix of materials, skillful repair and a boat building shop with all the materials you need, Dan and Adam will guide you through the process of restoring your wooden canoe. Dan has successfully restored wooden boats from as early as 1911 and those with up to 80 percent of their original wooden components replaced. Students are strongly encouraged to work with a partner (friend or family member) on their canoe as an assistant. If you do not have a canoe but would nevertheless like to develop your canoe restoration skills, you are welcome to sign up for the course. Your materials should be paid the last day of the course - add 7.875% MN/Cook County sales tax.

A materials worksheet will be sent to students after they register, and a phone conference with Dan before the class will cover specific repair needs. Students may attend as their schedule permits within these dates. Students looking for a canoe that can be restored are encouraged to visit the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association web site, contact canoe organizations in their area, or attend North House's Wooden Boat Show Auction (in June each year). Each of these offers regular opportunities for purchasing restorable wood canvas canoes. "Auditing" students will work on projects that are under way in the shop - the auditing tuition is $75 per day and a minimum stay of two days is required.