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The Arques School of Traditional Wooden Boatbuilding is a small school dedicated to developing craftsmen skilled in the art of building wooden boats in the traditional plank on frame methods.
The Arques School has since its inception made use of locally harvested lumber whenever possible, abandoned the use of toxic fungicides, and limited the use of harmful glues. Power tool noise hazards are reduced through an emphasis on hand tools, which also reduces the production of wood dust. The Arques School’s classes have been developed over the last twenty-five years to provide adult students with an authentic understanding of traditional boatbuilding. The following are some of the key points of this approach:* To develop our attention capacity through quiet focus on the work at hand; to cultivate the patience and persistence necessary to truly learn the fundamentals of theory and practice of this complex craft.
* To progressively develop our handtool skills by learning them systematically through a series of wood-joint cutting and fitting exercises that allow us to master the basic skills required for careful traditional boatbuilding.
* To broaden our understanding of the scope and complexity of traditional boatbuilding. Appreciating the beauty and scope of this craft increases our commitment to learning the craft as it was historically taught, carefully and by degrees.
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You’ve built/restored some beautiful boats, Bob! Gorgeous…a legacy to be proud of.
Hi Diane,
I was happy to see your comment! It seems that we haven’t seen each other in several decades. I saw your bio and info as well as photos. So nice to see Pilar. I vividly recall the unrelenting effort that you and Bill put into finishing Pilar. Sorry to learn that Bill passed away some time ago. At some point it would be great to meet up with you again. Please keep me in the loop! Best wishes, Bob