Hudson River Maritime Museum offers Foundations of Woodworking Series, Free ‘Sail Tales’ Storytelling, and Industrial Walking Tour as part of its Winter Event Schedule

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

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Hudson River Maritime Museum offers Foundations of Woodworking Series, Free ‘Sail Tales’ Storytelling, and Industrial Walking Tour as part of its Winter Event Schedule

KINGSTON, N.Y. (November 19, 2024) – Hudson River Maritime Museum is offering Guide Exhibit Tours, Industrial Walking Tours along the Rondout, and free children’s storytelling sessions as part of their winter season of events throughout December and January. The Wooden Boat School will also offer their five-class Foundations of Woodworking Series, alongside individual classes in chair caning, whittling, furniture restoration and more. Full descriptions are provided below. For more information and tickets to events, visit our events calendar at www.hrmm.org/events.html.

EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
SAIL TALES, 11:30 am-Noon
FREE Saturday Morning Storytime
December 14, January 11 and January 25
Ahoy, whimsical adventurers! Set sail to the Hudson River Maritime Museum for a delightful storytime that will whisk your little ones into the magical world of maritime tales! Join us in the museum, surrounded by incredible historical treasures from the Hudson River's rich past, as our storytellers read aloud an enchanting seafaring story—perfect for sparking imagination and wonder!
Don’t let this a one-of-a-kind experience float away—come and enjoy storytime in a museum setting. Registration is encouraged (just to smooth the sails) but not required. Tickets are free and include admission to explore the museum’s treasures. Come for the tales, stay for the history.

GUIDED MUSEUM EXHIBITS TOUR
$5, plus admission to the museum
Gain fascinating insight into the story of the Hudson River and its rich maritime history in this guided museum tour. Join one of our expert guides as you explore Hudson River Maritime Museum's fascinating exhibits and collections. Learn about the river's tributaries and the industries, like brick making, bluestone quarrying, and coal transportation,  that thrived along its banks.

Ever wondered how the New York Canal system and the steam era revolutionized transport on the river? Discover how these influences paved the way for the booming industries of the 19th and 20th centuries. 
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with our shared history!

Tour Schedule:

Thursday, December 12 at 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Friday, December 13 at 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Saturday, December 14 at 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Sunday, December 15 at 1:00 pm
Thursday, December 19  at 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Friday, December 20 at 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Saturday, December 21 at 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Sunday, December 22 at 1:00 pm

INDUSTRIAL WALKING TOUR, ​3:00pm
$10 ($8 for HRMM Members)
December 8, 15 & 22 at 3:00pm
Curious about the rich maritime and industrial history of the Kingston Waterfront? Join us for a guided walking tour that'll take you along the shores of Rondout Creek. Uncover the area’s fascinating past with stories of the Thomas Cornell Steamboat Company, Skillypot, the Delaware & Hudson Canal, and the iconic Island Dock—just to name a few. Tours leave from in front of the Hudson River Maritime Museum.

WOODEN BOAT SCHOOL

January 2025 Class Schedule

Introduction to Chair Caning
Saturday, January 11, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Join Janice Meltzer in a basic 7-step class in caning seats: using a stool kit, we will learn about soaking cane and weaving it in a traditional pattern. This process can be applied to applications like canoe seats as well as chairs. You will have the option of bringing in your own chair or canoe seat to recane.
General Public: $179 + materials, with discounts for HRMM Members
Skill level: beginner 

Furniture Restoration and Repair
Saturday, January 18 and Sunday, January 19, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
This class is your chance to bring a cherished piece of furniture back to life and learn techniques so you can restore furniture yourself.
General Public: $318+ materials with discounts for HRMM Members
Skill level: beginner  
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Foundations of Woodworking: Understanding Wood
Monday, January 20, 6:00-9:00 pm
This is the first course of our Foundation of Woodworking series. During this class you will explore the nature of wood as a material and the unique qualities it has, from living organisms to lumber.
General Public: $90
Skill level: beginner

Foundations of Woodworking: Machine Tools & Shop Safety
In order to keep class sizes small, this class is offered in two sessions:
Session A: January, 22-23, 6:00-9:00 pm
Session B: January, 27-28, 6:00-9:00 pm
This class is perfect for anyone looking to learn the  safety basics of wood shop machinery or looking for the best practices to take home to their workshops. This will include information on the different types of machinery and their uses, safe shop practices including the use of eye and ear protection, emergency protocols, and advice for setting up a home shop.
General Public: $196 + materials
Skill level: beginner

Square Rule Timber Framing
Saturday and Sunday, January 25-26, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
This two-day class, which takes place indoors, is designed for both beginner and intermediate timber framing students. You will learn about all of the steps involved in planning and executing a square rule, post-and-beam timber frame structure, and construct one on the HRMM campus under the guidance of timber framer Wayne Ford. The group will measure and cut pieces, using mortise and tenon joinery, and then assemble the structural frame, followed by adding girts, rafters, and purlins to accomplish a finished structure.
General Public: $445 with discounts for HRMM Members
Skill level: beginner and intermediate

Intro to Whittling
Sunday, January 26, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Come down and spend the day with woodworker and artist Vince Sanborn learning the basics of whittling. You'll learn about different carving techniques, tools, tips for working with different types of wood, and about characteristics of wood like grain. Your ticket includes your choice of a variety of hard, soft, local, and exotic woods.
General Public: $162 with discounts for HRMM Members
Skill level: beginner and intermediate

To receive 10-15% off class tuition consider becoming a museum member (for as little as $30/year). You must be a current member to receive your discount. To become a new member, please sign up on our website, or call 845-338-0071.

The Hudson River Maritime Museum is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the maritime history of the Hudson River, its tributaries and related industries. In addition to extensive collections documenting maritime transportation, industry, recreation, and natural science, the museum offers classes and programs at its Wooden Boat School, Sailing and Rowing School, and aboard Solaris, the 100% solar powered tour boat and floating classroom. The museum is located along the historic Rondout waterfront in downtown Kingston. Visit www.hrmm.org for more information.



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