2025 Skills Demonstrations
We are currently finalizing the 2026 Skills Demonstrations and will have the full lineup available in the coming weeks. In the meantime, please explore last year’s demos to get a sense of what to expect.
9:30 a.m. — Boat Finishes with Mike Coyle/Tim Guilini, Mystic Seaport shipwrights.
11:30 a.m. — Planking with Walt Ansel/Scott Gifford, Mystic Seaport shipwrights.
12:30 p.m. — Blacksmithing with Mike Saari, Independent metalsmith, Shipyard pole barn.
1 to 3 p.m. — SUSAN CONSTANT, Restoration open house, Shipyard large tent.
3:30 p.m. — Tools & tips for sharpening with Warren Dolphin, Mystic Seaport volunteer.
Saturday, June 28
9:30 a.m. — Caulking with Megan Mitchell, Mystic Seaport staff.
11:30 a.m. — Woodcarving with Reed Hayden, Independent artisan.
12:30 p.m. — Blacksmithing with Mike Saari, Independent Metalsmith, Shipyard pole barn.
1 to 3 p.m. — SUSAN CONSTANT, Restoration open house, Shipyard large tent.
3:30 p.m. — Strip-planking and Fiberglass Sheathing with Rose Woodyard, Newfound Woodworks.
Sunday, June 29
9:30 a.m. — Strip-planking and Fiberglass Sheathing with Rose Woodyard, Newfound Woodworks.
11:30 a.m. — “Clothespin” spar scarfs with Tom Daniels, Mystic Seaport shipwright.
1 to 3 p.m. — SUSAN CONSTANT, Restoration open house, Shipyard large tent.
