“I discovered Peter McKenna’s Nautical Arts Workshop quite by accident and although I would like to keep this discovery my secret, it’s a treasure worth sharing. Not only are the range of classes interesting, but they are also extremely affordable and Peter is the patient and skilled teacher you always knew existed but never found. Along with your class, expect to learn more than you signed up for as you gain insight from Peter’s lifetime of experience not only as a fine craftsman, but as a professional shop instructor. With classes held inside a dedicated outbuilding in the simply gorgeous Connecticut River Valley, the Nautical Arts Workshop is a worthy experience for local residents and those visitors who also wish to enjoy the best of our area.”

Jean-Paul Vellotti, Boats and Gear Editor, National Fisherman

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“My husband and I just took the Adirondack chair workshop and could not be more pleased! Peter's workshop is clean and organized. Peter is a very skilled craftsman and a very good instructor. We had a class of four and everyone left with a well crafted Adirondack chair. This was a great weekend activity!”
B.I. - Chappaqua, NY

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“Thanks so much for the wonderful class last weekend! We had such a fantastic time making our cutting boards. Thank you again for providing such a fun day for us.”
K.M. - Madison, CT

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“Thank you for the wonderful day yesterday....you are such a great teacher! I love learning all your tricks!
S.S. - Mystic, CT​