Half Hull Boat Model Carving

Join staff boat building instructor Max Smith to learn half hull model carving. In shipbuilding, half hulls were originally used by boat builders to study and refine the hull shape of a vessel prior to full size construction. Students will carve a half hull of their own from the lines drawing of the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater. 

Starting with the layout and planning of the model, you'll practice precision skills of accuracy and measurement, practice hand tool technique, and learn how to cut, fit and fasten the parts, resulting in a finished project. To build your model, you'll learn how to use some of the basic power shop tools like a band saw, as well as hand tools like the chisel, block plane, gouge and rasp.

All tools and materials required are included, but you are welcome to bring your own carving tools. No prior woodworking experience is required to take this class.

Dates: Sat., Feb. 15, 10 AM - 5 PM
Sun., Feb. 16, 10 AM - 5 PM
Instructor: Max Smith
Class size (max.): 4
Attendance (min.): 3*
Skill level: basic
Prerequisites: none

Registration (per person)**
Household Member & Above: $260**
Individual Member: $273**
General Public: $300
Register By: Feb. 9

Materials: $35 (included at checkout)

*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: Max Smith is a multidisciplinary craftsman with ten years of experience in woodworking in various forms, stringed instrument repair and making, piano tuning and repair, boatbuilding, cabinetmaking, and as Maintenance Coordinator for the Beacon Sloop Club. He is a full time instructor at HRMM and has participated as a skills demonstrator at the Eric Sloane Museum in Kent, CT. Max frequently sails his 15' Goat Island Skiff, inviting friends and teaching them the basics of sailing.