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Classes & Workshops
What’s Happening Report:
Cruisers College, 2024-2025
We really expanded our offerings, lengthened some courses, and received an amazing amount of good feedback.
We have our fall courses published and have lots of options – check us out.
I’m excited and my batteries are recharged after being on the for a couple of months this summer cruising the inside passage! I hope you get to take some courses and learn lots of information from our team.
Feel free to email me with questions, comments, or ideas for courses you’d like see us offer. Just click the ‘contact’ button above.
Smooth Seas,
Michael
Full year of Canvas Courses this season
Our past offerings have been going great and our 2 week professional course offered this past summer sold out and was a big hit with participants.
Mike Resse is planning a full set of courses who want to learn canvas this season. We start with our “Boot Camp” which will teach you the basics, and then offer many indvidual topics which are folowed up with makers-space offerings where you can come into our facility and have your own machine to sew all day with Mike there to offer support. These are fun days and we enjoy the variety of projects thata get completed.
See Classes & events for all the options
Check out Mike’s website: https://www.seaboundcanvas.com/canvas-training
D.I.Y Diesel Engine Maintenance & Troubleshooting
April 26, 2025, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
April 27, 2025, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Don’t let a failed engine ruin your next adventure. In this hands-on weekend course at Cruisers College, you’ll dive into the essentials of diesel engine maintenance and troubleshooting with live running engines and expert instruction. Learn how to handle fuel and cooling system issues, perform key annual maintenance, and diagnose electrical problems before they become emergencies. Taught by ABYC-certified Master Technician Matt Mardesich, this course is perfect for boat owners who want confidence at the helm and under the hood.
Professional Canvas: Week 1
July 14, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.,
July 15, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ready to go pro with your marine canvas skills? Join us for a two-week, hands-on training series designed for aspiring marine fabricators. Learn everything from industrial sewing and patterning to creating professional-grade covers and cushions using industry-standard machines and materials. With demand for marine canvas professionals soaring—and many shops booked out for months—this course is your gateway into a rewarding and in-demand career.
Professional Canvas: Week 2
July 21, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.,
July 22, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Step up your skills with Week 2 of our professional marine canvas series, focused on advanced fabrication techniques for bimini tops and full enclosures. Learn how to design, frame, sew, and install high-quality marine structures using both industrial and Sailrite machines. With marine canvas professionals in high demand—and many shops turning away new clients—this course offers a clear path to turning your skills into a thriving career. Small class sizesensure hands-on instruction and expert guidance at every step.
