Maritime Half Hull Ship Models and Nautical Art

Located on the beautiful coast of Maine, in the small community of Brooklin, WoodenBoat School is a meeting place where people of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels can gather to meet, live, and work among others who share similar interests. It’s an easy place to settle in, relax, and immerse yourself in fine craftsmanship. You’ll make new friends, live in comfortable accommodations, get well fed, work in safe well-equipped shops, have access to a spectacular waterfront, and learn new skills. Many students return time and time again and share how enriching their experiences are at WoodenBoat School.


Classes are small and intimate, which allows each student the opportunity to receive plenty of personalized attention from their instructor. From the moment you arrive on campus, The dedicated staff and faculty are more than willing to share their expertise with all who are interested. It’s a unique opportunity to increase your understanding of boats and your ability to build, maintain, use, and enjoy them to the fullest.


You’ll find various courses in the following construction methods: plank-on-frame, plywood-epoxy, strip-plank, stitch-and-glue, and much, much more. Boatbuilding & Woodworking Courses A fair number of students are interested in taking a series of courses, with a goal of becoming more proficient or even working toward a career in boatbuilding.