2026 Courses
From designing a flat bottom skiff, to building a scale model of one, we have a course for you. Never sailed before? We’ve got you covered. Maybe you’ve been sailing your whole life, but you never had a chance to do it on a gaff-rigged sloop? With over 100 courses, there is something for everyone here at WoodenBoat School!
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Related CraftMaking Friends with Your Marine Diesel
May 31 - June 6An introduction to evaluating small marine diesels.
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Large Boat Sailing Small Boat SailingCoastwise Navigation
June 7 - June 13Knowing where you are on the water.
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WoodworkingThe Art of Shaker Box Making
June 7 - June 13A rewarding woodworking project steeped in tradition.
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WoodworkingIntroduction to Woodworking
June 14 - June 20Tools, Materials, Skills, and Satisfactions.
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WoodworkingIntroduction to Woodworking for Women
June 28 - July 4Understanding wood and woodworking techniques with an emphasis on hand tool usage.
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Related CraftThe Art of the Sailor
July 12 - July 18Practical marlinespike and hand-sewn canvas projects for small boats.
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Related CraftBuild Your Own Plank Constructed Pond Yacht
July 12 - July 18A Vintage Marblehead-class pond yacht designed for radio control.
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New for 2026
New WoodworkingIntroduction to Wood Turning
July 12 - July 18New for 2026Learn the tools, techniques and materials for a new hobby.
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WoodworkingBuilding Half Models
July 19 - July 25The practice and pleasure of carving half-hull models.
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Related CraftLettering and Leafing
July 19 - July 25Learn layout, prep, paint and metal leafing for all your maritime needs.
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Related CraftBuild Your Own Plank Constructed Pond Yacht
July 26 - August 1A Vintage Marblehead-class pond yacht designed for radio control.
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New for 2026
Family NewCreative Writing in Nature for Kids
July 27 - July 31New for 2026A one week summer camp.
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New for 2026 - 4-Day Course
New Related CraftRegatta Photography
July 30 - August 2Photographing classic, racing, wooden boats.
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WoodworkingWoodcarving
August 2 - August 8Introductory techniques for first-time carvers and ambitious projects for advanced carvers.
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Related CraftDrawing Coastal Maine
August 9 - August 15An Introduction to Drawing: Exploring Coastal Landscapes in Plein Air
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BoatbuildingConcepts of Boat Design
August 9 - August 15A hands-on primer in bringing your design ideas to life
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WoodworkingIntroduction to Woodworking
August 9 - August 15Understanding wood and woodworking techniques with an emphasis on hand tool usage.
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New for 2026
New WoodworkingBuild Your Own Ship’s Wheel
August 9 - August 22A rare opportunity to work alongside a third-generation master craftsman.
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Related CraftThe Maine Coast in Watercolor
August 16 - August 22Capturing the Beauty of Coastal Landscapes in Plein Air
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WoodworkingCarving Name Boards
August 23 - August 29Learn how to carve letters using only one tool.
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Related CraftBuilding a Ship in a Bottle
August 23 - August 29Revealing the secrets of how to get big ships into small bottles.
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Related CraftIntroduction to Canvaswork
August 30 - September 5Project design, tools of the trade, industrial machine stitching, materials, and lots more.
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Boatbuilding NewPunch Listing your “Build Your Own” Boat
September 6 - September 12New for 2026The push to getting it on the water.
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Related CraftThe Art of Woodcuts
September 6 - September 12An intriguing woodworking project for the beginning or intermediate woodworker.
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Related CraftMaking Friends with Your Marine Diesel
September 20 - September 26An introduction to evaluating small marine diesels.