Carve a wooden spoon with experienced carver, John Wager!Start the class learning about safety and knife techniques before you begin carving your own spoon. John will guide you through the carving process using only hand tools, and you will see your spoon take shape through the day.Learn about history, woodgrain, and knife techniques that you ... Keep Reading
While learning how to use traditional hand tools with the help of a supportive, expert instructors, create your own beautiful carved and sanded black cherry paddle.
Learn paddling basics and hone your on-the-water skills in this empowering, safe environment!
Learn paddling basics and hone your on-the-water skills in this empowering, safe environment!
Carve a wooden cup perfect for your next canoe or camping trip with knowledgeable carver, John Wager. In this one day workshop participants start with a cup blank which is a chunky version of what the finished cup will be. Participants will start by hollowing the inside of the cups before shaping the outsides.Everyone leaves with ... Keep Reading
Spend the day making a black ash basket with knowledgeable carver and basket maker, John Wager.Learn about the basics of weaving while you craft your own black ash basket in our Living Traditions Studio. You'll learn about black ash and the process of pounding splints while you work on your own project in a welcoming, ... Keep Reading
Learn paddling basics and hone your on-the-water skills in this empowering, safe environment!
Learn paddling basics and hone your on-the-water skills in this empowering, safe environment!
Learn to re-canvas a wood-and-canvas canoe and perform basic structural repairs while being immersed in the world's largest collection of canoes, kayaks and paddled watercraft.
The Canadian Canoe Museum respectfully acknowledges that we are situated on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and the traditional territory covered by the Williams Treaties First Nations. The Canadian Canoe Museum also recognizes the contributions of Indigenous Peoples including First Nations, Inuit and Métis, in shaping this community and country as a whole.
As an organization that stewards the world’s largest and most significant collection of canoes, kayaks & paddled watercraft, we will honour and share the cultural histories and stories within the collection in all that we do.
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Peterborough, ON
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