Past Courses

Providing a sound introduction to traditional rigging and wirework techniques.

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…

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.

    A day that takes the mystique out of boatbuilding. This theory based session covers boat building terminology and methods. The day provides plenty of opportunity to get amongst boats in various stages of construction and to meet our boat builders.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

    A day that takes the mystique out of boatbuilding. This theory based session covers boat building terminology and methods. The day provides plenty of opportunity to get amongst boats in various stages of construction and to meet our boat builders.

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

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.