BASIC WORKSHOP: Our five-day boat canvas course is designed for a beginner with little or no experience, or for the canvas maker who wishes to improve their fabrication techniques. Curriculum includes becoming familiar with a commercial sewing machine, how to measure, cut, fit, sew, and install basic canvases such as Cockpit Covers and Over-the-windshield Covers. Many canvas sewing techniques will be taught including those essential for making marine canvas. Canvas-cut Windows, canvas repairs, zippered doorways, zippered bow pockets, are also taught in this class. You'll also learn about hardware & fasteners, canvas making tools, types of fabrics & threads, basic canvas estimating, canvas shop marketing, canvas & upholstery product resources, and more! You will learn how to set-up shop and get started! Students will make their own Cockpit Covers in class and take these projects home for reference. Each sudent will have their own sewing machine to use during the course. This course is offered by Custom Marine Canvas Training Workshops. For more information, visit www.canvastraining.com