September 10, 2016 | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Simple and classically designed, these envelope-style canoe packs are the originals. Made for hauling the essentials over portages, they’re tough, trustworthy and will last a lifetime. Learn how to make your own with the long-time product manager of Duluth’s renowned Frost River pack company. He’ll provide the materials & know-how, you bring your willingness to learn. You’ll learn the basics of sewing with industrial machines, as well as the history & construction of traditional canoe packs. You’ll start with raw materials: canvas, leather & cotton webbing. Then after sewing your own seams & pounding your own rivets, you’ll have your own beautiful, functional piece of canoe country history.