
Building Boats, Nurturing Lives, Helping Others
Classes & Offerings
BOAT BUILDING INSTRUCTOR
The Carpenter’s Boat Shop is seeking an experienced Boat Building Instructor to lead our hands-on, nine-month residential apprenticeship program. You’ll guide a cohort of about 10 apprentices in the craft of wooden boat building, with a focus on constructing our signature Monhegan Skiff. READ MORE…
May 15, 2025
Through interactive outdoor exhibitions and site-specific installations, Jordan encourages people to engage with their surroundings, find a sense of adventure and discover art along the way. On a smaller scale, Jordan commonly uses woodcut and linoleum monoprint processes to create visuals that are heavily influenced by our relationship with the natural world and each other.
MAY 16-18, 2025
This class will include both classroom and on-the-water sessions. Class begins with indoor learning using traditional tools such as paper charts, compasses, dividers and parallel rules. READ MORE…
JUNE 16-20, 2025
This class is open to all, beginning and advanced woodworkers. The class will introduce students to the fundamentals of traditional boat building. READ MORE…
Residency Programs
The Carpenter’s Boat Shop offers immersive programs that blend craftsmanship, personal growth, and community living. Our 9-month, tuition-free Apprenticeship, running from mid-March to mid-November, teaches boatbuilding and woodworking skills while fostering meaningful connections through shared meals, service projects, and daily life on campus. Additionally, our Artist Residency Program invites artists of all disciplines to live and work within our vibrant community throughout the year. Residents share their craft, collaborate with staff and apprentices, and conclude their stay with a showcase event celebrating their work and contributions.