The
class starts on Friday with a pile of wood and various hardware and
hand tools and concludes on Sunday with each participating group leaving
with their own “Mabel Skiff.” In between there is
a lot of fun and new friends are made. The next Family Boat
Building Workshop will be held in June 26
– 28th, 2009. Note: this workshop
is fully subscribed for 2009.
Children's
Model Building Workshop
July
27 – 31

The
childrens model workshop wil be held 10AM until 2PM daily with 30 minutes
off for lunch. The children should bring their own lunch. The minimum
age for the class is 10 years old. There is only room for six children
and we expect to have four return students. If you are interested, an
early signup is suggested. The cost is $50. Please call the office (804-453-6517)
to sign up.
Oyster
Grower's Workshop

This triangular cylinder cage will hold
1,000 baby oysters for the first year
This
is one
of the key events we sponsor every September. These workshops concentrate
on the construction and operation of floats used for oyster growth in
local waters. Raising a relatively small number of oysters, usually
1,000, at one's dock is a simple and easy way to have oysters for consumption
(after approximately two years) and to add to the water-filtering function
of the oyster population; a critical factor in restoring the health
of the Chesapeake Bay. These workshops are generally very well attended.This
year the workshop will be held on September 12th.
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2002 - Reedville Fishermen's Museum PO Box 306 504
Main Street Reedville, VA 22539
(804) 453-6529 email:
RFM Office