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.
50% discount for Lyme Regis Locals when booking the ‘Make a Stool’ or ‘Make a Box’ course.
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
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
2027 Courses
INTRO TO BOAT BUILDING
7-8 January 2027
BUILD A BOAT INITIAL SET-UP
11-15 January 2027
GRP REPAIRS
11-15 January 2027
TRADITIONAL WOODEN BOAT BUILDING
18-22 January 2027
GLASS FIBRE REPAIRS FOR THE PRACTICAL BOAT OWNER
25 January 2027
ROPE SPLICING
25-26 January 2027
WOODEN BOAT RESTORATION
1-5 February 2027
RENOVATION AND FINISHING
8-12 February 2027
MODERN SAILMAKING TECHNIQUES
15-19 February 2027
TASTER DAY
5 March 2027
TRADITIONAL SAILMAKING
15-17 March 2027
MAKE A BOX
7-9 March 2027
ANTIQUE FURNITURE RESTORATION
12-16 April 2027
INTRO TO WOODCARVING
19-20 April 2027
WOMEN’S WORKSHOP: INTRO TO WOODWORKING
26-30 April 2027
BEGINNER’S WOODWORK
14-18 June 2027
INTRO TO BOAT BUILDING
1-2 July 2027
GRP REPAIRS
5-9 July 2027
TRADITIONAL WOODEN BOAT BUILDING
5-9 July 2027
ROPE SPLICING
12-13 July 2027
MODERN WOODEN BOAT BUILDING
12-16 July 2027
MAKE A PADDLE
15-16 July 2027
WOODEN BOAT RESTORATION
19-23 July 2027
MAKE A FENDER
26-27 July 2027
TASTER DAY
30 July 2027
LOFTING AND PATTERN MAKING
2-6 August 2027
SPOON CARVING
4 August 2027
LETTER CARVING
5-6 August 2027
MAKE A DITTY BAG
9-11 August 2027
BUILD A SKIFF
9-20 August 2027
ROUTING – MAKE A STEPSTOOL
11-13 August 2027
MAKE A STOOL
18-20 August 2027
MODERN SAILMAKING TECHNIQUES
23-27 August 2027
DOVETAILS
26-27 August 2027
MARQUETRY
1-3 September 2027