1 to 10 Day Courses in Boat Building and Woodworking
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.
25% discount for Lyme Regis Locals when booking the ‘Make a Stool’ or ‘Make a Scrumpy Box’ course.
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Make a Fender
26-27 July 2027
2 day course
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Tool Tote Making Course for 12 to 18-year olds
18-20 August 2026
3 day course
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Make a Ditty Bag
10-12 August 2026/9-11 August 2027
3 day course
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Traditional Navigation
16-20 November 2026/15-19 November 2027
5 day course
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Make a Chair
24-28 August 2026/6-10 September 2027
5 day course
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Lofting and Pattern Making
3-7 August 2026/2-6 August 2027
5 day course
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Introduction to Woodcarving
19-20 April 2027
2 day course
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Glass Fibre Repairs for the Practical Boat Owner
25 January 2027
5 hour course
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The Women’s Workshop: Introduction to Woodworking
26-30 April 2027
5 day course
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Make A Box
7-9 March 2027
3 day course
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Taster Days
7 August 2026/9 October 2026/5 March 2027/30 July 2027/8 October 2027
1 day course
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Beginner’s Woodwork
14-18 June 2027
5 day course
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Introduction to Boat Building
7-8 January 2027/1-2 July 2027
2 day course
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Traditional Wooden Boat Building
18-22 January 2027/5-9 July 2027
5 day course
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GRP Repairs
14-18 September 2026/11-15 January 2027/5-9 July 2027
5 day course
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Modern Wooden Boat Building
12-16 July 2027
5 day course
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Rope Splicing
25-26 January 2027/12-13 July 2027
2 day course
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Make A Paddle
15-16 July 2027
2 day course
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Wooden Boat Restoration
1-5 February 2027/19-23 July 2027
5 day course
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Paint your own Bellyboard
27 July 2026/6 August 2026/2 September 2026
3 hour course
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Letter Carving
6-7 August 2026/5-6 August 2027
2 day course
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Modern Sailmaking Techniques
24-28 August 2026/15-19 February 2027/23-27 August 2027
5 day course
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Build a Skiff
10-21 August 2026/9-20 August 2027
10 day course
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Routing – Make a Stepstool
11-13 August 2026/11-13 August 2027
3 day course
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Dovetails
15-16 August 2026/26-28 August 2027
2 day course
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Make A Stool
19-21 August 2026/18-20 August 2027
3 day course
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Marquetry
7-9 September 2026/1-3 September 2027
3 day course
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Antique Furniture Restoration
14-18 September 2026/13-17 April 2027
5 day course
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IIMS Five Day Practical Boat Building Course
7-11 December 2026
5 day course
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Renovation and Finishing
8-12 February 2027
5 day course
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Build a Boat Initial Set-up
11-15 January 2027
5 day course
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Traditional Sailmaking
15-17 March 2027
3 day course
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Spoon Carving
5 August 2026/4 August 2027
Learn the skilled art of spoon carving. You will learn how to use carving tools safely and effectively and at the end of the course you will take away a spoon on your own. All materials and tools are provided.
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