The Readin', 'Ritin' & 'Rithmatic segment of Inside Mystic Seaport delves into the many educational opportunities that are available at the Museum.  In this episode, correspondent Suzanne Reardon tells you all about the boatbuilding classes At Mystic Seaport. The John Gardner Boat Shop is named in honor of the boatbuilder, educator and author who founded Mystic Seaport's boatbuilding courses more than 30 years ago. Today, the Boat Shop continues to research, document, replicate and teach the craft of traditional boatbuilding. Learn traditional boatbuilding skills, work on our boats or build something of your own to bring home. We're offering new courses and expanding old favorites, so come to Mystic Seaport today for a John Gardner Boat Shop Course! This clip originally aired in Connecticut as part of a public access program about Mystic Seaport.