Looking for a fun, hands-on way to make your holiday gifts extra special? Spend a festive weekend in the Boatshop learning woodworking basics while creating unique, handmade gifts that your friends and family will actually want to receive. This holiday-themed course is the perfect opportunity for beginners and seasoned woodworkers to build a solid foundation in shop safety, hand tools, power tools, joinery, gluing, clamping, and more, all with a joyful, gift-giving spirit. Over the course of the weekend, you’ll create multiple small projects of your choice, from classic cutting boards and charming wooden toys to trinket boxes, hand tools, and rustic apple crates. With guidance from our experienced instructors, you’ll learn essential techniques while turning rough lumber into heartfelt holiday treasures. We’ll have a variety of materials on hand for you to choose from, and you’re welcome to bring your own favorite tools. Expect a weekend filled with sawdust, skill-building, creativity, and maybe even a little hot cocoa. Whether you’re making gifts for loved ones or treating yourself to the joy of learning something new, this is a weekend workshop that blends creativity, craftsmanship, and holiday cheer. This one tends to fill quickly, so don’t wait to sign up. Students under 18 who want to participate must be accompanied by a chaperone. Youth accompanied by a chaperone only need to pay one tuition fee.