2025 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 85 courses, there is something for everyone here at WoodenBoat School!
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Related CraftMaking Friends with Your Marine Diesel
June 1 - June 7This event has passedAn introduction to evaluating small marine diesels.
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BoatbuildingFundamentals of Boatbuilding
June 1 - June 14This event has passedThe theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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WoodworkingThe Art of Marquetry
June 8 - June 14This event has passedCrafting pictures and designs in wood.
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Related CraftThe Art of Shaker Box Making
June 8 - June 14This event has passedA rewarding woodworking project steeped in tradition.
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BoatbuildingFine Strip-Plank Boat Construction
June 8 - June 14This event has passedA guide to building small boats with wood strips and epoxy.
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BoatbuildingBuild Your Own Annapolis Wherry
June 15 - June 21This event has passedExperience the ultimate in a recreational, open-water pulling boat.
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WoodworkingIntroduction to Woodworking
June 15 - June 21This event has passedTools, Materials, Skills, and Satisfactions.
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Boatbuilding
Fundamentals of Boatbuilding
June 15 - June 28This event has passedThe theory and practice of classical boatbuilding.
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Large Boat Sailing Small Boat SailingCoastwise Navigation
June 15 - June 21This event has passedKnowing where you are on the water.
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New Open Boats/KayakingElements of Coastal Kayaking II
June 15 - June 21This event has passedTake the next steps to improve and expand your skills
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Returning for 2025
BoatbuildingRestoring a Herreshoff 12 1/2
June 22 - July 5This event has passedContinuing work on SKOOKUM, our 1943 Sailboat.
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WoodworkingIntroduction to Woodworking for Women
June 22 - June 28This event has passedUnderstanding wood and woodworking techniques with an emphasis on hand tool usage.
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BoatbuildingBuild Your Own Skerry Daysailer
June 22 - June 28This event has passedA beautiful lapstrake double-ender for oar or sail.
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Small Boat SailingElements of Sailing I
June 22 - June 28This event has passedLearn to sail courses that emphasize seamanship, instill confidence, and are fun.
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Open Boats/KayakingElements of Coastal Kayaking I
June 22 - June 28This event has passedExpert guidance for enjoying paddling in all types of water.
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BoatbuildingCore Skills: Lofting
June 29 - July 5This event has passedMaking sense of all those lines and numbers.
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BoatbuildingBuild Your Own Stitch-and-Glue Kayak
June 29 - July 5This event has passedVersatile, durable, easy-to-build designs for both the recreational and serious kayaker.
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WoodworkingWoodcarving
June 29 - July 5This event has passedIntroductory techniques for first-time carvers.
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Returning for 2025
Boatbuilding NewGlued Plywood Lapstrake Construction
June 29 - July 12Building LOUISE, a traditional 14′ Pulling Boat, in plywood
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Open Boats/KayakingOpen Boat: Skills
July 13 - July 19Designed to help build confidence and experience handling and cruising small sail & oar craft.
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New for 2025
BoatbuildingFundamentals of Boatbuilding II
August 31 - September 13The next steps in classical boatbuilding.