Workshops - Modules
SAFETY MODULE I
- Workshop flow
- Basic safety principles
- Materials, tools and processes
- Tips and classic mistakes
SHAPING MODULE I
Shape your first handboard for bodysurfing.
Understanding basic hydrodynamics, sustainability principles, shaping principles and woodworking. Tips and classic mistakes.
- Safety module I
- Start with a classic style flat handboard with a hole for the hand
- Design the tail and size of your board. Saw it manually
- Shape the nose, rails, tail and concaves
- Sanding and details
- Logo drawing and signature
- No electric tools
- Duration: 3h
- Experience: No experience required - Cool for kids
SHAPING MODULE II
Understanding board design, hydrodynamics, sustainability principles, shaping principles and woodworking. Tips and classic mistakes.
- Select your favorite model
- Draw outline - work with a template
- Jigsaw time
- Shape nose, rails and concaves
- Sanding steps – pads
- Drilling for leash or Milling for strap
- Logo engraving and board signing
- Duration: 6h – 1 day for Handboard
- Duration: 12h – 2 days for Alaia or Paipo
- Experience: No experience required
FINISHING MODULE I
- Safety I
- Prepare surfaces
- Apply first coat
- Tips and classic mistakes
- Duration: 1h
- Experience: No experience required
BLANK MODULE I
Start with fine Paulownia wood planks, glue them and build a blank to shape your board.
- Position the planks - mark them
- Oldschool wedge clamping system
- Prep surfaces and material - Apply glue
- Clamp action
- Tips and classic mistakes
- Duration: 3h
- Experience: No experience required
SOON:
Safety module II e III
Shaping module III e IV
Finishing module II e III
Blank module II e III