paddle making workshops
Learn how to make your own handcrafted, black cherry canoe paddle under Bruce’s guidance in a one-day workshop. Bruce's years of teaching and canoeing experience, combined with a simple step-by-step process, make this a relaxed, rewarding endeavour for everyone. We have had a variety of participants: young and old, families and friends, experienced and inexperienced. Everyone has enjoyed the day.
Participants choose the size and style of paddle prior to the course. (One month is ideal.) Bruce then prepares the blanks by planing down the blades, reducing the major bulk of the wood. The workshop consists of layout, rough carving, fine carving and sanding. Often final sanding and applying finish is done at home. All tools are provided.
winter 2013
Had a great time with 3 winter workshops during January, February and early March. Enjoy your paddles this spring and summer!
spring 2013
saturday march 23 (completed)
saturday april 13 (completed)
saturday april 20 (completed)
saturday april 27 (completed)
saturday may 4 (completed)
saturday may 11 (full)
saturday may 25 (3 spots open)
*Please note this is NOT the Victoria Day long weekend
saturday june 8 (4 spots open)
fall 2013
Schedule coming in the next couple of months!
Had a great time with 3 winter workshops during January, February and early March. Enjoy your paddles this spring and summer!
spring 2013
saturday march 23 (completed)
saturday april 13 (completed)
saturday april 20 (completed)
saturday april 27 (completed)
saturday may 4 (completed)
saturday may 11 (full)
saturday may 25 (3 spots open)
*Please note this is NOT the Victoria Day long weekend
saturday june 8 (4 spots open)
fall 2013
Schedule coming in the next couple of months!
Time: 9am-5pm (can vary slightly)
Cost: $120 + tax
Deposit of $50 upon registration
Class size is small so please register early
Register by Email or Phone (go to Contact Us)
Located between Elora and Guelph, ON
Cost: $120 + tax
Deposit of $50 upon registration
Class size is small so please register early
Register by Email or Phone (go to Contact Us)
Located between Elora and Guelph, ON
waiting list
If the only date you can attend is full, contact us anyway. We'll put you on a waiting list. Sometimes people have to move to another date and space becomes available.
arrange your own group workshop
We run workshops of 8-9 people. If you already have 8-9 friends or family members who would like to do this together, contact Bruce to see about arranging a workshop just for your group. We have also sometimes offered our workshops at other locations. Again, contact us about this option.
If the only date you can attend is full, contact us anyway. We'll put you on a waiting list. Sometimes people have to move to another date and space becomes available.
arrange your own group workshop
We run workshops of 8-9 people. If you already have 8-9 friends or family members who would like to do this together, contact Bruce to see about arranging a workshop just for your group. We have also sometimes offered our workshops at other locations. Again, contact us about this option.
