May 2019, Wood Canvas Canoe Restoration course at the Canadian Canoe Museum
Joe taught a 2-day cedar/canvas canoe restoration course at Peterborough's Canadian Canoe Museum.
Another one is scheduled for May 30-31 2020. Details are HERE
Spring 2019, Feature article on Batteau travel on the St Lawrence River in Canada's History Magazine
The article, titled "The Unbeatable Batteau" presents the lives of the batteaumen as described by early travelers on the route between Montreal and Lake Ontario.
Fall 2018, Carpentry course
Joe designed this 8x12 garden shed and led a 40-hour introductory carpentry class through building it
February 2018, Japanese tatami room
Fall 2017, Teaching woodworking: wooden stools
September 2017,
Presentation on Boatbuilding Apprenticeship Programs given at The International Boatbuilders' Exhibition and Conference, Tampa, Florida.
Presentation covered: General overview of apprenticeship, the logistics of setting up a new program, and findings from recent research on the return on investment for employers investing in apprenticeship programs.
