There is a short course for everyone – Whether you’re a complete beginner, want to hone a particular skill or spend time by the sea learning something new. You can also build a more extensive training programme by joining a series of short courses.
Book 2 or more courses for a 5% discount.
- If you are learning the skills with a personal project in mind do let us know in advance.
- It might be possible to bring your own boat on the wooden bat restoration course – please ask.
- Don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like to discuss which course best meets your needs or creating a bespoke course for you or your group.
25% discount for Lyme Regis Locals when booking the ‘Make a Stool’ or ‘Make a Scrumpy Box’ course.
BEGINNER’S WOODWORK
15-19 June 2026
INTRO TO BOAT BUILDING
2-3 July 2026
GRP REPAIRS
6-10 July 2026
TRADITIONAL WOODEN BOAT BUILDING
6-10 July 2026
MODERN WOODEN BOAT BUILDING
13-17 July 2026
ROPE SPLICING
13-14 July 2026
MAKE A PADDLE
16-17 July 2026
WOODEN BOAT RESTORATION
20-24 July 2026
PAINT YOUR OWN BELLYBOARD
27 July 2026
LOFTING AND PATTERN MAKING
3-7 August 2026
SPOON CARVING
5 August 2026
PAINT YOUR OWN BELLYBOARD
6 August 2026
LETTER CARVING
6-7 August 2026
TASTER DAY
7 August 2026
MAKE A DITTY BAG
10-12 August 2026
BUILD A SKIFF
10-21 August 2026
ROUTING – MAKE A STEPSTOOL
11-13 August 2026
WEEKEND DOVETAILS
15-16 August 2026
MAKE A STOOL
19-21 August 2026
MODERN SAILMAKING TECHNIQUES
24-28 August 2026
MAKE A CHAIR
24-28 August 2026
PAINT YOUR OWN BELLYBOARD
2 September 2026
MARQUETRY
7-9 September 2026
ANTIQUE FURNITURE RESTORATION
14-18 September 2026
GRP REPAIRS
14-18 September 2026
TASTER DAY
9 October 2026
TRADITIONAL NAVIGATION
16-20 November 2026
IIMS FIVE DAY PRACTICAL BOAT BUILDING COURSE
7-11 December 2026
2027 Course dates will be announced in July
INTRO TO BOAT BUILDING
TBC January 2027
BUILD A BOAT INITIAL SET-UP
TBC January 2027
GRP REPAIRS
TBC January 2027
TRADITIONAL WOODEN BOAT BUILDING
TBC January 2027
RENOVATION AND FINISHING
TBC January 2027
ROPE SPLICING
TBC January 2027
WOODEN BOAT RESTORATION
TBC February 2027
GLASS FIBRE REPAIRS FOR THE PRACTICAL BOAT OWNER
TBC March 2027
TASTER DAY
TBC March 2027
TRADITIONAL SAILMAKING
TBC March 2027
INTRO TO WOODCARVING
TBC April 2027
