Tuckerton Seaport

Instructor: Jen Hewitt Date/Time: Saturday,March 14, 2020 12pm-3pm Fee: $42 members/ $47 nonmembers Join artist Jennifer Hewitt and hand craft a Welcome Sign for your home! Choose the provided design..or bring in your own! You will be walked through every step of the process from creating a design to the subtle techniques involved to make that image stand out on wood. Course fee Member: $42/Non-Member: $47 Call 609-296-8868 to register. Payment in full is required at time of registration. No…

Instructor: Anna & Angelo Trapani (Trapper's Honey) Date/Time: Saturday, April 4, 2020 12p-3pm Fee: $20 members/ $25 nonmembers Join Anna & Angelo Trapani as they teach you how to create your very own beeswax candle! Discover how to prepare and pour your own molds with all natural honey! Through this experience, you will also learn about the  history and properties of beeswax from experts. Anna and Angelo are award-winning bee keepers from the third generation family owned and operated farm,…

Instructor: Jen Hewitt Date/Time: Saturday, April 18, 2020 12pm-3pm Fee: $42 members/ $47 nonmembers Join artist Jennifer Hewitt for this Seaport themed Pyrography course! Try your hand at burning this Compass design into 9″ x 9″ basswood. You will be walked through every step of the process from creating a design to the subtle techniques involved to make that image stand out on wood!  *Design and dimensions will vary from this sample photo.* Course fee - Member: $42/Non-Member: $47 Call 609-296-8868…

Instructor: Christine Metzler Date/Time: Saturday, April 25, 2020 1pm – 3:30pm Fee: $30 members/ $35 nonmembers Create a woven North African fringe, a house blessing in Egypt and Morocco, perfect for any home! New Jersey was once considered the bread basket of the American colonies with the best flouring mills in the 18th century. Because of the Industrial Revolution and changes made in harvesting methods, the art of wheat weaving was almost completely lost. Join us as folk artist Christine Metzler helps…

Instructor: Mallorie Evans Date/Time: Saturday, May 2, 2020; 1:00pm-3:00pm Fee: $29 members/ $34 nonmembers, materials included Nothing says Spring like these beautiful yellow paper flower daffodils!  They are made with high quality cardstock that will hold up for years to come. These paper daffodils are displayed in a glass vase with twine detail and will add a pop of color to your home. These beautiful forever flowers are a unique and creative gift idea for your loved ones! To register,…

Instructor: Niki Giberson Date/Time: Saturday, May 16, 2020; 10:00am-12:00pm Fee: $30 members/ $35 nonmembers, materials included Instructor Niki Giberson will walk you through the process of needle felting wool to create your own Owl! All supplies and tools are provided. All skill levels welcome, no prior experience needed. Please call 609-296-8868 to register. Payment in full is required at time of registration. No refunds will be given. Tuckerton Seaport reserves the right to make changes to instructors, programs, session dates…

Instructor: Mary May Date/Time: Saturday, May 30, 2020 10am-4pm Fee: $42 members/ $47 nonmembers, plus $35 materials fee New! Stop by the Seaport to Master Basket Weaver Mary May for a unique basket design with a very fine weave. Beginners can make a 7" wide basket and more experienced weavers can make a 9" wide basket. A bonnet handle will be included in the material fee. The material fee of $35 will be paid directly to the artist on the…

Instructor: Greg Malega Date/Time: Saturday, June 6, 2020  10am-4pm Fee: $400 members/ $425 nonmembers, includes materials fee Shape your own Alaia and learn the history of the original surfboard. Create a solid wooden fin-less board with nearly all hand tools while learning many aspects of woodworking and basics of surfboard shaping. By the end of the class, you will walk away with a rideable six foot long western red cedar board you built with your own two hands and an…

Carvers from across the country will participate in our 3rd annual Chainsaw Carving Competition. Watch quick carve demonstrations where logs are turned into works of art. A live auction of all carved items will take place on Sunday, June 7. Enjoy the food truck court and craft beer.

Carvers from across the country will participate in our 3rd annual Chainsaw Carving Competition. Watch quick carve demonstrations where logs are turned into works of art. A live auction of all carved items will take place on Sunday, June 7. Enjoy the food truck court and craft beer.

Refusing to leave their ancestral homeland, Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape family clans remained in South Jersey when other Native American tribes were forced west. Fast forward to today, the history of the tribe continues to unfold. During the 1970s, self-governance shifted from tribal churches to a constitutional form of government. In this session, the last forty years will be considered, while paying attention to the cultural traditions that are being reclaimed in the present. Also, the tribe’s relationship with Christianity and their…

Instructor: Jen Hewitt Date/Time: Saturday, June 13, 2020 1pm – 3pm Fee: $24 members/ $27 nonmembers Hand craft the perfect gift for dad this Father's Day.. Or bring him along! Artist Jennifer Hewitt will teach you how to make your very own Father's Day 5" x 7" picture frame. Choose the provided design..or bring in your own! You will be walked through every step of the process from creating a design to the subtle techniques involved to make that image…

Instructor: Greg Malega Date/Time: Sunday, June 14; 10am - 4pm Fee: $150 members/ $160 nonmembers, materials included Make your own wooden handplane! A handplane is used while body surfing to give the rider lift, direction, and speed while on a wave. Worn on your hand and with a pair of swim fins, these little boards can be used in small summer surf or big fast barrels! Learn the process of making a miniature surf craft while using the tools and concepts…

Instructor: Joe Wenal Date/Time: Saturday, June 20, 2020 9:30am – 3:30pm Fee: $450 members/ $500 nonmembers Join award-winning chainsaw carver and founder of Carve Wars, Joe Wenal, as he teaches you how to block out and finish carve your own owl to take home! As part of the class everyone will carve their own owl. Made from red cedar and pine, the owls will be between 1 and 2 feet tall. Each student will receive their own protective eye wear…

Blacksmithing Class - Clam Knife Instructor: Stephen Nuttall Date/Time: Saturday, June 27, 2020 10am – 4pm Fee: $155 members/ $170 nonmembers (additional $10 materials fee) Aw, shucks! Come to the Tuckerton Seaport to forge your very own functional replica clam knife! Blacksmith Stephen Nuttall will teach you basic blacksmithing techniques and safety, leaving you with a handcrafted and functional clam knife! Must be 12 years or older. Minors must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the course.…

Experience Jersey’s Freshest at the 28th Annual Baymen’s Seafood & Music Festival at Tuckerton Seaport. On June 27th & 28th from 11am to 5pm, the Tuckerton Seaport will host its 28th Annual Baymen’s Seafood & Music Festival. Enjoy delicious Jersey fresh clams, crabs, scallops and shrimp from the finest local seafood purveyors. Drink from the brew court featuring local crafted beers. Check back for more information! The Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum is located at 120 West Main Street in…

Experience Jersey’s Freshest at the 28th Annual Baymen’s Seafood & Music Festival at Tuckerton Seaport. On June 27th & 28th from 11am to 5pm, the Tuckerton Seaport will host its 28th Annual Baymen’s Seafood & Music Festival. Enjoy delicious Jersey fresh clams, crabs, scallops and shrimp from the finest local seafood purveyors. Drink from the brew court featuring local crafted beers. Check back for more information! The Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum is located at 120 West Main Street in…

Join us for 4th of July fireworks presented by the Pinelands July 4th Fireworks Committee! Also enjoy some food trucks and brews! Please check back later for more details! Free admission to the Seaport.

Instructor: Jen Hewitt Date/Time: Saturday, July 11, 2020 12pm-3pm Fee: $42 members/ $47 nonmembers Celebrate your hometown pride with this wood burned paddle sign! Join artist Jennifer Hewitt of 609artnj - wood burning as she walks you through every step of the process from creating a design to the subtle techniques involved to make that image stand out on wood. Be sure to let us know the town you want to burn into your paddle sign when you register so…

Instructor: Niki Giberson Date/Time: Saturday, July 18, 2020; 10:00am-12:00pm Fee: $30 members/ $35 nonmembers, materials included Instructor Niki Giberson will walk you through the process of needle felting wool to create this Cupcake pincushion - adorable gift and/or practical decor! All supplies and tools are provided. All skill levels welcome, no prior experience needed. To register, please call 609-296-8868. Payment in full is required at time of registration. No refunds will be given. Tuckerton Seaport reserves the right to make…

Instructor: Mary May Date/Time: Friday, August 14, 2020 10am-5pm Fee: $42 members/ $47 nonmembers, plus $65 materials fee New! Stop by the Seaport to Master Basket Weaver Mary May will walk you through this classic, working Pound Fishing basket.  This basket is done with an “over one under one, square to round” construction. It has double lashed rims for sturdiness. These baskets were traditionally tarred for longevity, some painted with identifying marks, and have been used by commercial fishermen off…

Instructor: Mallorie Evans Date/Time: Sunday, September 13; 10:30am - 12:30pm Fee: $29 members/ $34 nonmembers, materials included Nothing says FALL like PAPER SUNFLOWERS! The paper sunflowers are displayed in a cute glass vase with twine detail and moss. The paper sunflowers are a great addition to your home or as a gift for your loved ones that they can cherish for years to come! - All materials and tools included - Can bring personal glue gun if interested Fee: $29…

Instructor: Christine Metzler Date/Time: Saturday, September 19, 2020, 1pm-3pm Fee: $30 members/$35 non-members Create a woven Mexican Corazon design, a Mexican house blessing,  perfect for any home decor! New Jersey was once considered the bread basket of the American colonies with the best flouring mills in the 18th century. Because of the Industrial Revolution and changes made in harvesting methods, the art of wheat weaving was almost completely lost. Join us as folk artist Christine Metzler helps us rediscover this once common…

Instructor: Jen Hewitt Date/Time: Sunday, September 20, 2020, 12pm-3pm Fee: $24 members/$27 non-members Stop by the Seaport to hand craft your very own coaster set! Choose from two themes or bring your own design to be stenciled and burned on your custom coasters! Sets come with 4 coasters and price is per set. You will be walked through every step of the process from creating a design to the subtle techniques involved to make that image stand out on wood!…

Instructor: Jode Hillman Date/Time: Sunday, October 4 and 11, 2020 10am - 5pm Fee: $190 members/ $200 nonmembers Join Master Carver Jode Hillman for an intensive TWO DAY class in which students will learn the methods and techniques needed to carve and paint  a Ring Necked Duck decoy. Students may choose a hen or drake to carve and paint; painting will be done in oils. Prior carving experience is required. Reserve your space by calling the Tuckerton Seaport at 609-296-8868.…

Instructor: Mary May Date/Time: Friday, October 9, 2020 10am-2pm Fee: $24 members/ $28 nonmembers, plus $24 materials fee New! Join folk artist Mary May and weave two corn designs to complete your fall decor. Included are fall colored staves for extra festive flare! This class is beginner friendly. A material fee of $24 will be paid directly to the artist on the day of the course. To register, please call 609-296-8868. Payment in full is required at time of registration.…

Instructor: Jode Hillman Date/Time: Sunday, October 4 and 11, 2020 10am - 5pm Fee: $190 members/ $200 nonmembers Join Master Carver Jode Hillman for an intensive TWO DAY class in which students will learn the methods and techniques needed to carve and paint  a Ring Necked Duck decoy. Students may choose a hen or drake to carve and paint; painting will be done in oils. Prior carving experience is required. Reserve your space by calling the Tuckerton Seaport at 609-296-8868.…

Visit Tuckerton Seaport, if you dare, for a frightastic adventure known in local lore as Haunted Seaport. Haunted Seaport will take place on Thursday through Sunday, October 15 - 18 from 6:00pm until 9:00pm each night (last admission will be at 8pm or earlier dependng on capacity). Pirates and Sea Captains long lost at sea will stroll the Seaport’s boardwalk for a night of screams. Climb aboard a hayride for a ghostly howling good time through the Haunted Woods. Be…

Visit Tuckerton Seaport, if you dare, for a frightastic adventure known in local lore as Haunted Seaport. Haunted Seaport will take place on Thursday through Sunday, October 15 - 18 from 6:00pm until 9:00pm each night (last admission will be at 8pm or earlier dependng on capacity). Pirates and Sea Captains long lost at sea will stroll the Seaport’s boardwalk for a night of screams. Climb aboard a hayride for a ghostly howling good time through the Haunted Woods. Be…

Climb to the top of the Tucker's Island Lighthouse as one stop during the Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey! Visit all of New Jersey's historic lighthouses and related museums during this weekend of fun and exploration and help raise funds for the continued preservation, education and restoration of these historic structures. A Fall Weekend of Family Fun! For more information on the Lighthouse Challenge, please isit the Lighthouse Challenge of NJ website.

Visit Tuckerton Seaport, if you dare, for a frightastic adventure known in local lore as Haunted Seaport. Haunted Seaport will take place on Thursday through Sunday, October 15 - 18 from 6:00pm until 9:00pm each night (last admission will be at 8pm or earlier dependng on capacity). Pirates and Sea Captains long lost at sea will stroll the Seaport’s boardwalk for a night of screams. Climb aboard a hayride for a ghostly howling good time through the Haunted Woods. Be…

Climb to the top of the Tucker's Island Lighthouse as one stop during the Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey! Visit all of New Jersey's historic lighthouses and related museums during this weekend of fun and exploration and help raise funds for the continued preservation, education and restoration of these historic structures. A Fall Weekend of Family Fun! For more information on the Lighthouse Challenge, please isit the Lighthouse Challenge of NJ website.

Visit Tuckerton Seaport, if you dare, for a frightastic adventure known in local lore as Haunted Seaport. Haunted Seaport will take place on Thursday through Sunday, October 15 - 18 from 6:00pm until 9:00pm each night (last admission will be at 8pm or earlier dependng on capacity). Pirates and Sea Captains long lost at sea will stroll the Seaport’s boardwalk for a night of screams. Climb aboard a hayride for a ghostly howling good time through the Haunted Woods. Be…

Join us for a family-friendly Harvest Festival with bounce houses, petting zoo, face painting, balloon-twisting and plenty of activities. Free admission.  Food will be available for purchase. Co-hosted by the Little Egg Harbor Chamber of Commerce.

Instructor: Mary May Date/Time: Saturday, November 14, 2020 10am-1pm Fee: $30 members/ $35 nonmembers, plus $15 materials fee New! Stop by the Seaport to complete your Winter decor with a large 19 inch woven snowflake. Master Basket Weaver Mary May will walk you through this classic design perfect for any home. One snowflake per person and a material fee of $15 will be paid directly to the artist on the day of the course. To register, please call 609-296-8868. Payment…

Instructor: Christine Metzler Date/Time: Sunday, November 15, 2020, 1pm-3:30pm Fee: $30 members/$35 non-members Create a cheerful woven musical ornament perfect for any Christmas tree! New Jersey was once considered the bread basket of the American colonies with the best flouring mills in the 18th century. Because of the Industrial Revolution and changes made in harvesting methods, the art of wheat weaving was almost completely lost. Join us as folk artist Christine Metzler helps us rediscover this once common art form…

Tuckerton Seaport rolls out the holly for the Annual Christkindlmarkt on December 4, 5 and 6! Friday: 4pm-8pm Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 10am-4pm Christkindlmarkt will be a family fun three day event with late night hours on Friday, celebrating the traditions of the season with a Holiday Market and Craft Fair under a huge heated tent and throughout the Seaport buildings. Come jump start your holiday shopping. Get in the holiday spirit with a horse drawn wagon ride. Featuring: Family Friendly…

Tuckerton Seaport rolls out the holly for the Annual Christkindlmarkt on December 4, 5 and 6! Friday: 4pm-8pm Saturday: 10am-5pm Sunday: 10am-4pm Christkindlmarkt will be a family fun three day event with late night hours on Friday, celebrating the traditions of the season with a Holiday Market and Craft Fair under a huge heated tent and throughout the Seaport buildings. Come jump start your holiday shopping. Get in the holiday spirit with a horse drawn wagon ride. Featuring: Family Friendly…