We are exceedingly proud of our graduate Hannah Lynch from the Class of 2010! Here is a post from the Rocking the Boat website about her: “Hannah Lynch, Boatbuilding Program Director, graduated from Northern Michigan University in 2005, with a degree in Outdoor Recreation, Leadership & Management, and it was there she began to develop a deep appreciation for both…
Credentials: B.I.A., School of the Art Institute, Chicago, IL; B.F.A., School of the Art Institute, Chicago, IL; Vocational Certification, Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building, Port Townsend, WA. Patrick has had a lifelong love of working with wood. He joined Madison College in 1998 after running his own Woodworking business for several years. Originally trained as an architect, he…
As a team our instructors share a devotion to the highest levels of craftsmanship. They are inspiring professionals with years of wooden boat building experience before becoming teachers. This experience helps them successfully guide students in their personal career goals and aspirations. You can see and hear our boat building instructors on video by clicking on the following Youtube…
Mark Stout of Scow Bay Boats said he is “rather thrilled” with the prospect of restoring the Western Flyer, which is not just any old wooden boat. He started work last week overseeing what he estimates would be at least a year-long restoration of the boat that famous American author John Steinbeck chartered in 1940 for an expedition to…
Michael Voderberg (Class of 2014) was hired by Farrand Orchards in New Zealand and is also working on an exciting boat project there, Fiona. Here is a note from Mike: “So as far as my employment goes I was hired as an independent contractor by Farrand Orchards. It is a commercial kiwifruit farm in KeriKeri New Zealand. As well…
Penelope Partridge has been hired at Zyl Vardos in Olympia, Washington to work on building tiny houses! Penelope was an enthusiastic student in the Traditional Large Craft program at the Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding. She worked extensively on the Hanson designed Forest Service Scalers boat while at the Boat School. We are pleased to hear that Zyl Vardos…
Austin Bewley Lead Designer at Hull Historical Fort Worth, Texas Architecture & Planning Previous Woodlands Design Group, Innovative Architects & Associates Education Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building “Known for award-winning design of exceptional architectural interiors nationwide, Hull Historical provides expertise in residential and historic preservation. It is a company that is passionate about classical design and the level…
Mussa Ulenga graduated with the Class of 2014 from the Traditional Large Craft program. Mussa was instrumental in the building of the Chamberlin-36 that year. He worked on the transom of the Chamberlin-36, which was quite the undertaking. Mussa was a hardworking student who always stayed with a task until it was completed. He has a background in business…
Chris Lindstam (Class of 2014) was hired by The Boat Company in Port Orchard, WA. “Taking an Alaskan Cruise in 2015 or planning ahead for 2016? See Alaska ‘up close and personal’ with The Boat Company. Incorporated in 1979 by the McIntosh Foundation, The Boat Company is the only non-profit educational organization offering luxury eco-cruises through Southeast Alaska (a portion…
We are so proud that John Sandoval (Class of 2014) has been hired as a shipwright at Schooner Creek Boat Works in Portland, OR. “Schooner Creek is one of the largest and most advanced boat repair, maintenance, and new construction yards in the United States. This includes fiberglass repair, custom woodworking, vessel painting, electrical, rigging loft, winterization/storage, yard services, …
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Founded in 1981, the school offers a full-time 12 month Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) degree in Boatbuilding, a 9-month Diploma program in Marine Systems, and 5-day Intensive courses in Marine Systems topics.
