Introduction to Lofting

Lofting a boat is the process by which boat dimensions are drawn to full scale on the lofting floor. From these two dimensional drawings, molds and patterns can be made to build a boat. Shipwright Wayne Ford will lead a class introducing students to the principles of lofting. You will share in the full scale layout of a traditional wooden boat up to 12 feet in length, giving you the understanding of how a drawing is transformed into the parts of a boat, and enough hands-on experience for you to loft your own vessel.

Date: Fri., June 28, 9 AM - 5 PM
Instructor: Wayne Ford
Class size (max.): 8
Attendance (min.): 4*
Skill level: basic
Prerequisites: none

Registration
Household Member & Above: $140**
Individual Member: $150**
General Public: $165
Register By: June 26

*Classes that do not meet the minimum attendance number may be cancelled or rescheduled. If so, you will receive a full refund, or class credit, regardless of the cancellation date.

**We encourage students to become members (for as little as $30/year) to receive 10-15% off class tuition. You must be a current member on the date of registering to receive your discount. Please login to activate your member discount. To become a new member, please sign up here, or call 845-338-0071.

Instructor: Wayne Ford is a master woodworker and shipwright with extensive timber framing experience. His decades of boatbuilding experience includes participating in the restoration of the sloop Woody Guthrie and the sloop Clearwater. He teaches a wide range of woodworking classes, YouthBoat boatbuilding, timber framing, and special project classes at the Wooden Boat School.