Journeyman –Traditional Wooden Boat Building for Post-Graduates


	"The things we’re anxious to see restored are craftsmanship, human energy, a concern with the quality of whatever is being done, and the sort of long-range thinking that involves people in pride-creating endeavors." — Lance Lee

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	Post-Graduate Placement at the Apprenticeshop *Begin Your Boat Building Career* Most yards that work on wooden boats make a profit through repairs and restorations. There is high demand in the trade for builders who have experience in this area. To prepare our graduates for restoration work, any apprentice is welcome to apply for the Journeyman position, a year-long program in wooden boat maintenance and restoration. The Journeyman takes on traditional wooden boat projects ranging from the restoration of 100 year old tenders, to 40' lobsterboats and yachts. These projects may include replanking, reframing, redecking, rebuilding a cabin, installing interior cabinetry, and completing systems work. Most journeyman projects will be on a commission basis, so there will also be the opportunity to work directly with clients to figure out creative solutions in design and repair work. Though the Journeyman program focuses on the continued education of the participants, there is also a component of instruction responsibilities as well. As the most experienced apprentice in the 'Shop, the Journeyman is available to answer questions for apprentices, interns, and other course participants, confident in showing others how to approach a problem, teaching boatbuilding skills, and demonstrate an exemplary level of craftsmanship and commitment. Other Post Graduate Placement Graduates have gone on to work for themselves in their own boatbuilding shops as well as becoming craftsmen and women and educators for highly respected companies and organizations, educators, and researchers for traditional boat projects from the Azores to Sardinia to Russia. Many graduates have also worked on historic projects such as Sultana and Amistad. The Apprenticeshop offers networking opportunities with local, domestic, and international boat yards, museums, and other programs. Graduate apprentices are also encouraged to take advantage of the alumni community to find work after the 'Shop to begin their careers in traditional boat building. Put your boatbuilding skills to work and start your career.