Class description

Been hankering to build a boat? Or just looking for a fun and unique activity to do this summer? Join us in building our classic 15-foot canoe among friends at Summit’s Ratskeller! Learning alongside experienced instructors from Sheer Craft, you will steam-bend ribs, cut accurate joints with sharp hand-tools, lash and rivet together parts into an aesthetically pleasing, trip-worthy watercraft.

Best part? You don't have to do it alone! Bring your friends and family, or make new ones! The class size is 6-8 people to keep it a sociable and enriching activity. We will meet in the evenings from Wednesday through Friday, and all day Saturday for two weeks. During our last class, we will launch the canoe on a nearby lake, if the weather permits. 

If you just want a taste of the boatbuilding process, you can sign up for one or two evenings or a full Saturday.  If you want to experience the complete build, start to finish, you can sign up for the full shebang at a 20% discounted rate!  After the launching, one of the builders will leave with the completed canoe for the cost of materials. Alternately, the builders can opt to display the canoe in the Ratskeller to inspire others.

For cancellation policy see the bottom of our "Classes" page.

Class Schedule:

August 13-23rd:

• Wednesday, Aug 13,  5pm - 9pm, $60/person
• Thursday, Aug 14,  5pm - 9pm, $60/person
• Friday, Aug 15,  5pm - 9pm, $60/person
• Saturday, Aug 16,  12pm - 8pm, $80/person

• Wednesday, Aug 20,  5pm - 9pm, $60/person
• Thursday, Aug 21,  5pm - 9pm, $60/person
• Friday, Aug 22,  5pm - 9pm, $60/person
• Saturday, Aug 23,  12pm - 4pm, $60/person

You can sign up for a full build for $400

Summit's Ratskeller is located at  910 Montreal Circle, St. Paul, MN