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Greenland Paddle Workshop
Building your own Greenland paddle is a simple and satisfying process. With a few basic hand tools and some guidance, anyone can shape a paddle that feels alive in the water. No previous woodworking experience is required. Over the course of the workshop you will work with the same straightforward tools paddlers have used for generations.
Canoe and paddle builder Bart will guide you through every step. From marking out the blank to carving the blades and shaping the loom, you will see the paddle grow slowly under your hands. Along the way you’ll learn how to use a spokeshave, how to read the grain, and how to give the paddle its final oil finish. Bart shares his experience freely and offers plenty of practical tips that will help you long after the workshop ends.