Past Courses

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

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.

Providing a sound introduction to traditional rigging and wirework techniques.

Lettering & Decorative Woodcarving 24th April & 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…

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.

    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.

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.

Splicing and rope work provides broad introduction to ropework techniques, including splicing and knotting.

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.

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.

Splicing and rope work provides broad introduction to ropework techniques, including splicing and knotting.

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