One-on-One Courses
Prices are subject to change.

Greenland Kayak
Traditional skin-on-frame construction requires no previous experience. You will learn how to simply construct complex joints, steam bend ribs and trust your eye.
For those who want to go deep into the history of human ingenuity, this ancient form of construction will take you there.
This one-on-one course takes 5 days to complete. You will go home with a boat ready for paint. All materials except finishes are included.
Cost: $3250 plus applicable taxes. Price subject to change.
Location: Nomad Boatbuilding Workshop
Dates: By Appointment

Baidarka Kayak
The Baidarka is constructed with yellow cedar and lashed together with synthetic sinew. A tough ballistic nylon skin is sewn on and then coated with polyurethane.
This one-on-one course takes 6 days to complete. You will go home with a boat ready for paint.
No previous experience is necessary. All required tools are provided. All materials except finishes are included.
Cost: $3750 plus applicable taxes. Price subject to change.
Location: Nomad Boatbuilding Workshop
Dates: By Appointment

Qayapaq Kayak
The Qayapaq is constructed with yellow cedar and lashed together with synthetic sinew. A tough ballistic nylon skin is sewn on and then coated with polyurethane.
After four days you will go home with a kayak ready to paint.
No previous experience is necessary. All required tools are provided. All materials except finishes are included.
Cost: $2150 plus applicable taxes. Price subject to change.
Location: Nomad Boatbuilding Workshop
Dates: By appointment
Group Courses

Greenland Paddle Carving
In this one-day course you will carve a custom-sized one piece Greenlandic style paddle out of Alaskan yellow cedar. No previous woodworking experience required. Everything you’ll need is provided, but you may prefer to bring some of your own tools. Contact us for a tool list.
Location: Lee Valley Tools, Victoria Store
Date: March 2, 2019
Cost: $200

The Weekend Punt
All tools and materials are provided but contact us for a tool list if you would like to bring some of your own gear.
Location: Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
Date: TBA
Cost: TBA