Join one of our paddle making classes

New paddle classes are here! Click on the date below to be taken to the Eventbrite registration page:

May 4 and 6 (SOLD OUT)

June 1 and 3

July 13 and 15

August 3 and 5

Discount available for folks who self-identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), no questions asked. Enter the code BIPOC2023 in the upper left corner “Enter Promo Code” after selecting your class.

Buy a paddle class gift certificate HERE!

Classes are held over a Thursday evening (6:30PM-9:30PM) and the following Saturday (9:00AM-4PM) at our shop. No previous woodworking experience is required. Just come ready to use power tools and sharp hand tools, and spend a couple of days standing and working up a good sweat, all among a friendly group of co-builders. One person per paddle.

Class size is 4-8 adults (18+), with a fee of $149 per person.

To learn more or join the waitlist for a sold out class, please email [email protected]. Class may be canceled if minimum attendance is not reached.

For youth paddle making inquiries, please email [email protected]@urbanboatbuilders.org

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