May 2013 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 7. APPRENTICESHOP OFFERS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
On March 6, The Apprenticeshop, the school for traditional boatbuilding and sea- manship in Rockland, Maine, well-known for its two-year apprenticeship, announced that a new training program is scheduled to meet the demands of both a crop of new students and current industry needs. In its 40-year history, The Apprenticeshop has honed its model for traditional boatbuild- ing courses: students learn through direct, hands-on experience, in order to develop both hard and soft skills necessary for qual- ity wooden boat craftsmanship. For the fi rst time, 2013 divides The Apprenticeshop’s traditional apprenticeship into two parts: CORE Concepts of Wooden Boatbuilding (year one) prepares students for entry-level work. ADVANCED New Construction and Restoration (year two) is a practicum of year one, providing more experience and exposure to the industry of wooden boatbuilding. For those having a shorter available time span, the 12-week INTENSIVE immerses the student in the
Since 1982, the gundalow CAPTAIN study of a single specifi c build.
The nine-month CORE program pro- vides a solid foundation in wooden boat- building and construction. It is designed for students new to boatbuilding, provides a rigorous introduction to woodworking, and is a direct experience of the craft. Students completing this course should expect to gain the skills necessary to safely and com- petently acquire an entry-level position in a wooden boatbuilding shop or yard. Starting with an expedition on Maine’s world-renowned Penobscot Bay, seaman- ship is introduced through direct experience in traditionally-built open boats. During the boating season, students have weekly op- portunities to hone their seamanship skills through day sails and local racing. The stu- dent quickly learns the dynamics of weather, environment, small craft construction and motion while on the water.
The curriculum relies on the wealth of experience and knowledge built over the school’s 40-year history, and calls on the
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EDWARD H. ADAMS has been the “dock- side” platform visited by over 200,000 students of all ages. When she was built 31 years ago, the intent was to create a his- torically accurate vessel using traditional construction methods and materials. When she was launched her builders estimated that she might last 10 years. The fact that she has lasted for 31 years is a testament to the crew and all the volunteers who have lovingly maintained her. The success of the dockside programs on the ADAMS was the inspiration to build the PISCATAQUA in such a way that students and the public can sail away from the dock and experience a
The Gundalow Company’s vision to have professional shipwrights build a new gundalow in 2011 using the highest quality materials available has been achieved. The result is the PISCATAQUA - a historically and regionally signifi cant vessel that is certifi ed by the US Coast Guard to carry stu- dents and passengers on educational sailing trips on the Piscataqua River and the rivers connected to it. The PISCATAQUA was launched in December 2011. Her builders estimated that she will last 75-100 years due to the quality of the materials used and
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larger community of local artisans. Integrat- ing key industry talent as adjunct faculty, the program allows for a deeper and more diverse offering of trade tips and techniques. Apprentices are encouraged to share their expertise on subjects from knot work to navigation during “skill shares” as well as weekly reports from teams on every project. The progressive nature of the curriculum allows students to apply skills to multiple projects and fosters the development of critical thinking skills to determine which techniques are appropriate for a given situ- ation.
Applicants must be age 18 or older, capable of communicating in English, and physical- ly able to handle the rigors of the program. The school is currently enrolling for CORE, which commences September 3, 2013. Early registration discount deadline is May 1, 2013. ADVANCED enrollment is to begin in spring of 2014. The INTENSIVE program has rolling enrollment dates. For more in- formation, visit
www.apprenticeshop.org or call 207-594-1800, Monday through Friday, 8:30-5:00 pm EST.
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