Build a Custom Kayak Paddle with Nick Schade

Anyone can go to a sporting goods store and buy an aluminum kayak paddle that will get you moving through the water- but how much better is it to use a laminated wooden paddle that you made yourself? Wooden paddles are warm and flexible, making them comfortable to use and a paddle made up of different colored laminations looks great! Join noted kayak builder, Nick Schade for this unique night-time class. Students will each make their own kayak paddle with offset or “feathered” curved blades which will be suitable for sea kayaking or white water paddling. It can be built lightweight or rugged. During the five nights of the class participants will be selecting the wood, laminating parts, shaping them with power tools and hand tools and finally reinforcing the paddle with fiberglass. The result will be a beautiful and practical kayak paddle suitable for hard use or display. Some woodworking experience is helpful but not necessary. Tuition: $295.00 plus materials

Section 022609B: Thursday evenings, February 26 – March 26, 6:00pm – 9:30pm

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