Day 2 was the first full day of our Birch Bark Canoe Building Course and spirits were high; despite the hard work ahead, the anticipation and excitement was clear to see in the students. Seeking shelter from the sun, the team worked together with master canoe builder Pinock Smith on hand and, by the end of the day, they had achieved a great deal of preparation work for this momentous project. [caption id="attachment_5088" align="aligncenter" width="433"] Birch Bark Canoe Building with Ray Mears and Pinock Smith - Day 2[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_5085" align="aligncenter" width="433"] Birch Bark Canoe Building with Ray Mears and Pinock Smith - Day 2[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_5090" align="aligncenter" width="436"] Birch Bark Canoe Building with Ray Mears and Pinock Smith - Day 2[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_5087" align="aligncenter" width="433"] Birch Bark Canoe Building with Ray Mears and Pinock Smith - Day 2[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_5089" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Birch Bark Canoe Building with Ray Mears and Pinock Smith - Day 2[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_5091" align="aligncenter" width="433"] Birch Bark Canoe Building with Ray Mears and Pinock Smith - Day 2[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_5086" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Birch Bark Canoe Building with Ray Mears and Pinock Smith - Day 2[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_5084" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Birch Bark Canoe Building with Ray Mears and Pinock Smith - Day 2[/caption]   [caption id="attachment_5083" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Birch Bark Canoe Building with Ray Mears and Pinock Smith - Day 2[/caption]