Learn to Carve a Nameboard in St. Michaels

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Photo: Participants in the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s  Aug. 18 Nameboard Basics workshop in St. Michaels, Md. will have the opportunity to work with carving tools, like these shown here, to create their own nameboard
Participants in Nameboard Basics workshop at CBMM will have the opportunity to work with carving tools, like these shown here, to create their own nameboard – Contributed Photo
ST MICHAELS, MD – The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, Md., is offering a workshop to teach the basics of carving a nameboard from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, Aug. 18, with all participants taking home their individual carved pieces. Participation is limited, with advanced registration needed.

Workshop participants will work under the direction of experienced carver and model maker Ed Theiler to learn the basic skills needed in carving a nameboard, with all necessary materials and carving tools provided by CBMM.

The program takes place in CBMM’s boatshop and is $44 for CBMM members and $55 for non-members, with registration needed at cbmm.org/nameboardbasics.

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