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Short courses

These short courses provide hands-on training in boat building, woodworking, and related crafts. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, there’s a course for you.

For example, if you’re interested in boat building, you might take Traditional Wooden Boat Building or Modern Wooden Boat Building. If restoration is your focus, Wooden Boat Restoration is a great option.

For woodworking enthusiasts, courses like Joinery – Make a Table or Make a Tote Box teach essential skills while creating functional pieces. Those interested in finishing techniques can join Renovation and Finishing or GRP Repairs.

There are also specialized courses such as Ropework, Modern Sailmaking Techniques, and Traditional Sailmaking, as well as introductory sessions like Taster Days and Introduction to Boat Building.

Professions

Boat building

Business Area

Wood and furniture crafts

Dates

Flexible dates

Location

United Kingdom

Link

https://boatbuildingac...

Proposed by

Boat Building Academy and Furniture School

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