The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding announcing the 2012 Sailmaking and Rigging Class. The class will run from January 9th, 2012, through March 23rd, 2012 in Port Hadlock WA. Additional information is available on our website at > www.nwboatschool.org < . Our Sailmaking and Rigging course is a unique educational opportunity. Whether learning to take care of your own sails and rigging, that of your organization, or whether you want to begin a career in the sailmaking and rigging fields, this program is for you. Our instructors are highly experienced and have all worked or currently work in the trades. Sean Rankins, our Master Sailmaker, has over 35 years of experience in the craft. You will get the best training available, in the best environment available. Class sizes are intentionally kept small so that our students get practical hands-on training in all aspects of the craft. Students will spend three months in our sail loft, in a teaching environment. Since we are building sails not only for the topsail schooner SV SPIRIT OF DANA POINT but for the Port Townsend-based topsail schooner SV ADVENTURESS during this course, you will get hands-on experience on the ship as well. The Olympic Peninsula is a very special area. Located just 35 miles from Seattle, the Peninsula is famed for its maritime culture and heritage, its vibrant arts and crafts communities, and the sheer rugged beauty of our coastlines and mountains. The marine trades are a constant presence here. There are many busy boat yards that employ people in all fields of the trades - you'll find boat builders, sailmakers, riggers, systems specialists, canvas makers, boat designers, surveyors, and more. They are all here, and many are nationally recognized. We welcome your questions and encourage you to apply early for the 2012 Sailmaking and Rigging class. Sincerely, Pete Leenhouts Special Programs, The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding 42 N Water Street Port Hadlock WA 98365 360-385-4948 _www.nwboatschool.org_ (http://www.nwboatschool.org/) (See us on Facebook at_ http://www.facebook.com/NWBoatSchool_ (http://www.facebook.com/NWBoatSchool) ) 2012 - our 31st year teaching and preserving the skills and crafts associated with fine wooden boatbuilding and other traditional maritime arts with emphasis on the development of the individual as a craftsperson.