Boatbuilding Workshop Begins May 16

Date: May 16, 2015 to June 6, 2015

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Location: Leesylvania State Park - Visitor Center

Description: Build a 19th Century skiff replica for Leesylvania State Park’s Visitor Center.  Participants will build without power tools, epoxy, or toxic materials.  No previous boat building knowledge is required, all materials and tools will be supplied.  We will make our own oars, spars, sails, and boat fittings.  Experience a part of history and learn the Boatwright’s art of building without plans; working by hand and eye to create an authentic watercraft of the Potomac River.  Appropriate for 13 years and up.  Please R.S.V.P. by May 9 for your spot!

This workshop is a four Saturday progression and will start on May 16th and continue on each Saturday until June 6th.

For more information or to R.S.V.P. please call 703-583-6904 or email Ashley.Huff@dcr.irginia.gov