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.
2026 Short Courses
INTRO TO BOAT BUILDING
8-9 January 2026
BUILD A BOAT INITIAL SET-UP
12-16 January 2026
GRP REPAIRS
12-16 January 2026
TRADITIONAL WOODEN BOAT BUILDING
19-23 January 2026
RENOVATION AND FINISHING
26-30 January 2026
ROPE SPLICING
26-27 January 2026
WOODEN BOAT RESTORATION
2-6 February 2026
MODERN SAILMAKING TECHNIQUES
16-20 February 2026
TASTER DAY
7 March 2026
TRADITIONAL SAILMAKING
16-18 March 2026
WOMEN’S WORKSHOP: INTRO TO WOODWORKING
27 April -1 May 2026
MAKE A SCRUMPY BOX
5-7 May 2026
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
SPOON CARVING
5 August 2026
PAINT YOUR OWN BELLYBOARD
6 August 2026
LETTER CARVING
6-7 August 2026
TASTER DAY
7 August 2026
BUILD A SKIFF
10-21 August 2026
ROUTING – MAKE A STEPSTOOL
11-13 August 2026
WEEKEND DOVETAILS
15-16 August 2026
GREEN WOOD CHAIR MAKING
17-21 August 2026
MAKE A STOOL
19-21 August 2026
MODERN SAILMAKING TECHNIQUES
24-28 August 2026
PAINT YOUR OWN BELLYBOARD
2 September 2026
MARQUETRY
7-9 September 2026
ANTIQUE FURNITURE RESTORATION
14-18 September 2026
TASTER DAY
9 October 2026
