The Woodworking School at HRMM Announces New Spring Youth Programs

​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Contact: Dan Nelson / HRMM Woodworking School Manager / [email protected]

KINGSTON, N.Y. – The Hudson River Maritime Museum Woodworking School is pleased to announce two new spring youth programs. Taught by professionals in the field of woodworking and carpentry, these programs are perfect for young people who like to work with their hands and learn new skills. Topics covered include measuring, layout, joinery, tool use and care, and shop safety.​

The 2026 HRMM Spring Youth Woodworking School Programs Include:

Girls Spring Break Boat Building 
Monday - Friday  |  March 30 - April 3  |  9 AM - 4 PM | Scholarships Available

Offered to girls age 11 and up, in celebration of Women's History Month, students will practice project planning, design, measurement, fabrication, and assembly while they work as a team building a rowboat. Master woodworker and shipwright, Wayne Ford will lead this course over the week of spring break. Students can sign up for as many days of the class as they want, from one day to all five days. Scholarships are available for 25%, 50% or 100% of tuition.

Youth After School Intro to Woodworking
​Tuesdays and Thursdays  |  April  14 - May 21  |  4:15 PM - 5:45 PM | Scholarships Available

This hands-on after-school class teaches youth 13-18 the fundamentals of building with wood, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:15-5:45 PM, for six weeks. Covering safety, power tool and hand tool use, students will get their hands dirty practicing with a wide variety of tools to measure, cut, and shape wood and work as a team to design and construct a little library for a local community. This project builds skills in project planning, design, measurement, fabrication, and assembly and is the perfect vehicle for STEAM-based learning. Scholarships are available for 25%, 50% or 100% of tuition.

Find HRMM youth programs information and registration details at hrmm.org or here.

Scholarship Opportunities. Creating a more inclusive experience by providing access and removing financial barriers when needed is a critical part of HRMM's mission. We are pleased to offer scholarship opportunities to deserving young people for our youth woodworking and sailing programs. Financial aid and scholarships are available based upon need and available funding.

Find HRMM scholarship information and application details at hrmm.org or here.

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 Woodworking School, Sailing and Rowing School, and aboard Solaris, the 100% solar powered tour boat and floating classroom. Now in its 46th year, HRMM is located along the historic Rondout waterfront in downtown Kingston.

For more information about the Hudson River Maritime Museum, please visit hrmm.org, find HRMM on Facebook, or call 845.338.0071.

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