Maine’s First Ship in Bath will hold a free introductory shipbuilding day specifically for women on Sunday, Oct. 5.

Women 18 and up, of all experience levels or no experience at all, are invited to attend. Taught by shipwright Rob Stevens, students will learn nomenclature, power tool use, wood selection, and more, while working on Virginia, the reconstruction of the first ship ever built in Maine. Safety gear will be provided.

“The world of boatbuilding can be intimidating, what with all the old men standing around muttering obscure nautical terms into their beards,” an event release states, “ but it is also fun and rewarding to create a beautiful sailing vessel with your own hands. Come see what it’s all about in a low key, no pressure day of learning.”

The class will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Maine’s First Ship build site behind the Freight Shed at 27 Commercial St. Scones and beverages will be provided, but students should bring a lunch. Students should wear clothes that they don’t mind getting dirty, and closed toe shoes.

For more information visit mfship.org, call 443- 4242 Monday and Wednesday mornings or visit the build site Saturday and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.