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
16-20 June 2025

INTRO TO BOAT BUILDING
3-4 July 2025

TRADITIONAL WOODEN BOAT BUILDING
7-11 July 2025

GRP REPAIRS
7-11 July 2025

ROPEWORK
14-15 July 2025

MODERN WOODEN BOAT BUILDING
14-18 July 2025

MAKE A PADDLE
17-18 July 2025

WOODEN BOAT RESTORATION
21-25 July 2025

BUILD A PADDLEBOARD
21 July -8 August 2025

PAINT YOUR OWN BELLYBOARD
28 July 2025

TASTER DAY
5 August 2025

SPOON CARVING
6 August 2025

PAINT YOUR OWN BELLYBOARD
7 August 2025

LETTER CARVING
7-8 August 2025

ROUTING – MAKE A STEPSTOOL
11-13 August 2025

MODERN SAILMAKING TECHNIQUES
11-15 August 2025

WEEKEND DOVETAILS
16-17 August 2025

BUILD A SKIFF
11-22 August 2025

GREEN WOOD CHAIR MAKING
18-22 August 2025

MAKE A STOOL
20-22 August 2025

PAINT YOUR OWN BELLYBOARD
27 August 2025

MARQUETRY
8-10 September 2025

ANTIQUE FURNITURE RESTORATION
15-19 September 2025

TASTER DAY
10 October 2025
2026 Short Course dates will be uploaded on 01/07/25

RENOVATION AND FINISHING
Next Course 2026

INTRO TO WOODWORKING
Next Course 2026

BUILD A BOAT INITIAL SET-UP
Next Course 2026
