Jimmy DiResta

Canoecraft: Fine Woodstrip Canoe Building

Stuck in New York city for a winter with some time on his hands actor and woodworker Nick Offerman decided to build his own canoe...and was inspired to make this dvd about his experience. Filmed and edited by the talented Jimmy DiResta this visual guide provides and important dimension to others wishing to create their own masterpiece. Nick's instructions and comments as he demonstrates the steps in Canoecraft are invaluable to aspiring woodworkers. He Adds is own special touches showing how to build without staples, apply a logo, install waterproof bulkheads and hand cane the seats.

Making Fun

Grumpy expert maker Jimmy DiResta fields kids' ideas for delightfully pointless inventions. Then — if he's in the mood — he and his pals build 'em.

A League of Extraordinary Makers

Every movement needs its superheroes. They inspire, they lead, they create, they sacrifice. And we went in search of them. Meet A League of Extraordinary Makers who made it and sometimes failed along the way too but never stopped making. Because some things just need to be done!

Canoecraft: Fine Woodstrip Canoe Building

Stuck in New York city for a winter with some time on his hands actor and woodworker Nick Offerman decided to build his own canoe...and was inspired to make this dvd about his experience. Filmed and edited by the talented Jimmy DiResta this visual guide provides and important dimension to others wishing to create their own masterpiece. Nick's instructions and comments as he demonstrates the steps in Canoecraft are invaluable to aspiring woodworkers. He Adds is own special touches showing how to build without staples, apply a logo, install waterproof bulkheads and hand cane the seats.

Making Fun

Grumpy expert maker Jimmy DiResta fields kids' ideas for delightfully pointless inventions. Then — if he's in the mood — he and his pals build 'em.

A League of Extraordinary Makers

Every movement needs its superheroes. They inspire, they lead, they create, they sacrifice. And we went in search of them. Meet A League of Extraordinary Makers who made it and sometimes failed along the way too but never stopped making. Because some things just need to be done!