In 2010 the Custom House Maritime Museum will offer a variety of new classes & workshops for youth and adults.
Special tours and workshops are available for students groups, from grade school through college level. Call Susan at 860-447-2501 to plan your visit.
Read thank-you letters from sudents at C. B. Jennings Elementary School, New London, after their visit in May, 2010:
PRESERVATION
Tuesday evening Heritage Workshops are designed to help you preserve your personal heritage.
First Tuesday Heritage Workshops
there is no First Tuesday class in August
Tuesday, June 4, 6:30 PM
Paddling & Rowing in Canoes, Kayaks, and Sculls
Stonington resident Tom Sanford is an avid paddler/rower of canoes, kayaks and sculls. He has paddled many of our rivers in southeast Connecticut and Rhode Island and in fact he will be arriving directly from the Mystic River where he was teaching sculling at the Mystic YMCA.
Tom will talk about his paddling and rowing experiences spanning 55 years and he wants to learn about yours. If you are a paddler, bring a picture or your favorite story. If you are not one, he may have some suggestions for getting started, at any age.
Tom began paddling on Ninigret Pond in 1955, he rowed crew at Columbia College, he canoed the Florida Everglades and kayaked the Keys. He heads up the Oar & Paddle group at Stonington Harbor YC, started a rowing program at the Mystic Y and continues to scull competitively.f treatment.
CARTOONING
Graphic novelist Jon Buller will teach an intensive series of four classes on creating a graphic novel.
Youth Class:
Introduction to Cartooning Basics.
September date to be announced.
Graphic novelist Jon Buller will teach an introductory workshop on Cartooning. Ages 8—16. Fee: $15. Materials included. Call 860-447-2501 to register.
Youth Class: Cartooning Workshop.
Cartooning Workshop, September dates to be announced
In this 4-session class, Jon Buller teaches the techniques necessary to create a cartoon. Class size is strictly limited to allow time for one-on-one direction. Ages 8-16. Fee:$45, Materials included. Enrollment limited to 15 students.
To register call 860-447-2501 or mail in your payment to the Custom House, 150 Bank Street, New London, CT 06320. Be sure to include the student's name, age and contact information.
Cartooning classes are sponsored by our neighbor on Bank Street
J. Solomon Office Supply.
