2024 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 95 courses, there is something for everyone here at WoodenBoat School!
-
BoatbuildingConcepts of Stitch-and-Glue Design
June 25 - July 1This event has passedUsing models to learn modern plywood boatbuilding techniques suitable for small and large boats.
-
New for 2023
New Related CraftPainting the Coast
July 9 - July 15This event has passedConcepts, technique, inspiration for beginners on up.
-
-
Related CraftCoastal Maine: Plein-Air Watercolor
July 23 - July 29This event has passedThe joy of painting outside in a marine environment.
-
New for 2023
Boatbuilding NewTaking Lines Off Small Craft
July 23 - July 29This event has passedLearn the basic skills and techniques to capture the lines off old boats
-
New for 2023
New Related CraftBuilding a Ship in a Bottle
August 6 - August 12This event has passedRevealing the secrets of how to get big ships into small bottles.
-
Related CraftElements of Boat Design
August 13 - August 19This event has passedLearn the principles and process—then practice on your own design.
-
New Related CraftComputer Design
September 10 - September 16This event has passedUnderstanding capabilities and advantages of the computer in your own boat design work.
-
Related CraftMaking Friends with Your Marine Diesel
June 2 - June 8An introduction to evaluating small marine diesels.
-
Related CraftThe Art of Shaker Box Making
June 9 - June 15A rewarding woodworking project steeped in tradition.
-
-
Large Boat Sailing Small Boat SailingCoastwise Navigation
June 16 - June 22Knowing where you are on the water.
-
WoodworkingIntroduction to Woodworking: Tools & Techniques
June 16 - June 22Tools, Materials, Skills, and Satisfactions.
-
-
New for 2024
New Related CraftBuild your Own Stitch & Glue Radio-Controlled Sailboat
June 30 - July 6Build and sail the INDEPENDENCE model.
-
New for 2024
New Related CraftIntroduction to Building Model Boats
July 7 - July 13Building the Yankee Tender Skiff
-
WoodworkingIntroduction to Woodworking for Women
July 14 - July 20Understanding wood and woodworking techniques with an emphasis on hand tool usage.
-
Related CraftPond Yacht Restoration
July 14 - July 20Restore/complete your own pond yacht and get it ready for sailing or display.
-
Related CraftThe Rope & Canvas Sailor
July 21 - July 27Practical marlinespike and hand-sewn canvas projects for small boats.
-
New for 2024
New Related CraftSailmaking & Rig Tuning for Pond Yachts
July 21 - July 27Learn how to build and tune a new set of sails for your remote controled sailboat
-
WoodworkingBuilding Half Models
July 28 - August 3The practice and pleasure of carving half-hull models.
-
WoodworkingCarving Name Boards
August 4 - August 10Learn how to carve letters using only one tool.
-
WoodworkingIntroduction to Woodworking
August 11 - August 17Understanding wood and woodworking techniques with an emphasis on hand tool usage.
-
New for 2024
New Related CraftDrawing Coastal Maine
August 11 - August 17An Introduction to Drawing: Exploring Coastal Landscapes in Plein Air
-
Related CraftThe Maine Coast in Watercolor
August 18 - August 24Capturing the Beauty of Coastal Landscapes in Plein Air
-
Related CraftBuild Your Own Plank Constructed Pond Yacht
August 25 - August 31A Vintage Marblehead-class pond yacht designed for radio control.
-
New for 2024
Boatbuilding New
Concepts of Boat Design
August 25 - August 31A hands-on primer in bringing your design ideas to life
-
Related Craft
Build Your Own Plank Constructed Pond Yacht
September 1 - September 7A Vintage Marblehead-class pond yacht designed for radio control.
-
WoodworkingEssentials of Fine Woodworking
September 8 - September 14Building a dovetailed utility box with a focus on traditional hand skills.
-
Related CraftThe Art of Woodcuts
September 15 - September 21An intriguing woodworking project for the beginning or intermediate woodworker.
-
Related CraftIntroduction to Canvaswork
September 15 - September 21Project design, tools of the trade, industrial machine stitching, materials, and lots more.
-
Related CraftMaking Friends with Your Marine Diesel
September 22 - September 28An introduction to evaluating small marine diesels.