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Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Michigan Students Build Traditional Boats

We are always on the look out for interesting stories about traditional arts practitioners in Michigan and beyond. This story from the Lansing State Journal's Kathleen Lavey is a great example!

Students in Cedarville, Michigan, have been constructing boats based on classic designs. They are part of the Great Lakes Boat Building School in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, which offers a two-year curriculum and well as shorter classes in the summer.

Check out this video for more information:




 Basic Info:

  • 24 student capacity
  • Founded in 2008
  • $12,000/year tuition
  • Summer classes available for <$2000
  • Scholarships and aid packages available


Read the full article from the Lansing State Journal here.
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