Upcoming Courses

Introduction to Woodworking delivers training through practical projects, which can then be applied in both the workplace and at home.

This course takes designers’ drawings and develops them on the loft floor.

The course covers oakum bails, an introduction to types of irons and tools used in the caulking process and the opportunity to put your knowledge into practice on a real vessel.

This introductory course gives students a solid grounding in basic marine plumbing and electrics.

The course covers oakum bails, an introduction to types of irons and tools used in the caulking process and the opportunity to put your knowledge into practice on a real vessel.

This hands on course provides a comprehensive understanding of the use and treatment of GRP.

This course takes designers’ drawings and develops them on the loft floor.

Learn how to prepare surfaces, apply to caulked vessels, brush application of single and two pack finishes in both paint and varnish to achieve a professional finish.

Wood Steaming and Laminating   Steam Bending and wood laminating are two processes that allow significant creativity in handling wood and wood products. An understanding of the processes allow designers , wood workers and artists to not only gain a deeper more accurate insight into the real nature of wood, but also gives you the tools to make designs not possible with any other methods     Course Contents What makes wood bend? Making of a four foot steam tube.…

Introduction to Woodworking delivers training through practical projects, which can then be applied in both the workplace and at home.

This hands on course provides a comprehensive understanding of the use and treatment of GRP.

Lettering & Decorative Woodcarving 9th October 2020 Course Duration: 2.5 days. A practical approach to v-cutting lettering and decorative motifs into wood. This course is led by award winning lettering sculptor Gary Breeze. This practical short course will suit any level of experience although some drawing skills would be very useful. A structured start is followed by guided independent practise. A simple approach to v-cutting letters will quickly lead to the creation of your first project, building confidence in both…

Providing a sound introduction to traditional rigging and wirework techniques.

The IBTC Router Course is an intensive, practical, 3 day course which covers the introduction to routers, cutter types, router use and health and safety.

The course covers oakum bails, an introduction to types of irons and tools used in the caulking process and the opportunity to put your knowledge into practice on a real vessel.

Learn how to prepare surfaces, apply to caulked vessels, brush application of single and two pack finishes in both paint and varnish to achieve a professional finish.

Introduction to Woodworking delivers training through practical projects, which can then be applied in both the workplace and at home.

This hands on course provides a comprehensive understanding of the use and treatment of GRP.

Learn how to prepare surfaces, apply to caulked vessels, brush application of single and two pack finishes in both paint and varnish to achieve a professional finish.

This introductory course gives students a solid grounding in basic marine plumbing and electrics.

Wood Steaming and Laminating   Steam Bending and wood laminating are two processes that allow significant creativity in handling wood and wood products. An understanding of the processes allow designers , wood workers and artists to not only gain a deeper more accurate insight into the real nature of wood, but also gives you the tools to make designs not possible with any other methods     Course Contents What makes wood bend? Making of a four foot steam tube.…

A theory based course covering timber, both naturally grown and manufactured wood products, and their application within the marine industry. The course covers wood defects, hardwoods, softwoods, conversion, seasoning and wood decay.