
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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Off-Site - NEW DATES
Boatbuilding Off-Site
Building the Caravelle Skiff in the Bronx
April 25 - April 27Off-SiteA light, fast seaworthy rowboat anyone can build.
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Related Craft
The Art of Shaker Box Making
June 8 - June 14A rewarding woodworking project steeped in tradition.
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Boatbuilding
Concepts of Boat Design
June 15 - June 21A hands-on primer in bringing your design ideas to life
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New for 2025
Boatbuilding New
Core Skills: Paddle Making
July 6 - July 12The perfect companion to your Kayak or Canoe
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Family Class
Boatbuilding Family
Family Boatbuilding
August 3 - August 9Spend a week building a boat as a family, and then bring it home.
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New Related Craft
Drawing Coastal Maine
August 10 - August 16An Introduction to Drawing: Exploring Coastal Landscapes in Plein Air
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New for 2025
Boatbuilding Related Craft
Teaching with Small Boats
August 10 - August 16Introducing math and inspiring students through boatbuilding.
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Related Craft
The Maine Coast in Watercolor
August 17 - August 23Capturing the Beauty of Coastal Landscapes in Plein Air
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New Course
Boatbuilding
Building the 16′ Rangeley Lake Boat
August 31 - September 13A beautiful strip built boat for recreation or fishing, based on the historic type.
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Related Craft
Introduction to Canvaswork
September 7 - September 13Project design, tools of the trade, industrial machine stitching, materials, and lots more.
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Just Added!
Boatbuilding
Canvas Canoe Restoration
September 7 - September 13All the skills to restore a canvas canoe.
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New Course
Boatbuilding
Small Boat Repair
September 14 - September 27Learn the repair techniques to get your boat back on the water.