{"product_id":"carve-a-paddle-with-spirit-tree-paddle-company-2027-one-day-workshops","title":"Carve a Paddle with Spirit Tree Paddle Company – 2027 One-Day Workshops","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarve your own canoe paddle from locally sourced black cherry wood in this one-day, hands-on workshop with guest instructor Jenni Hunter from Spirit Tree Paddle Company..\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🗓️ Date Options (One-day Workshop)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eThursday, May 13, 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eFriday, May 14, 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eSaturday, May 15, 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eSunday, May 16, 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eThursday, September 30, 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eFriday, October 1, 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eSaturday, October 2, 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003eSunday, October 3, 2027\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🕘 \u003cstrong\u003eTime\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9:00 AM - 5:00 PM \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Canadian Canoe Museum, 2077 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough, ON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎟 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $325\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🪪 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/canoemuseum.ca\/support\/become-a-member\/\"\u003eMembers\u003c\/a\u003e save 10%! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Use the discount code in your welcome email)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart the day with a black cherry paddle blank, cut to shape and ready for carving. Under the guidance of your instructor, Jenni Hunter from Spirit Tree Company, learn to use hand tools, including spokeshaves and block planes, as you shape your paddle from blade to grip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlong the way, you will explore different canoe paddle designs and how their shapes are influenced by the waters they are made for. You will also learn about cherry wood as a native species, how growing conditions affect its grain and strength, and the challenges facing these trees, including climate change and invasive species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpend the morning carving the blade of your paddle before moving on to the shaft and grip in the afternoon. Once your paddle takes shape, you'll sand it smooth and have the option to personalize it with a small woodburned design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the end of the workshop, you'll leave with a hand-carved cherry wood canoe paddle, made by you and ready to be enjoyed for years to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Requirements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaddle carving is a physically demanding activity that involves sustained use of your hands, wrists, and shoulders, as well as your back, hips, and legs. 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