✂️ 1-Day Shaping Course
Learn the foundations of surfboard design and shaping.
This is a one-on-one session where we explore design theory, model selection, and the correct use of hand and power tools. You’ll shape your own board and choose a resin tint for us to finish over the following days.
Included:
✔ One-on-one instruction
✔ Your choice of model from the Bob’s Boards range
✔ One custom resin tint colour
✔ Matte finish
✔ Finished board ready in a few days
Pricing:
- 5’6 – 6’8 Fish: €750
- 6’10 – 7’6 Midlength: €800
- 7’2 – 8’4 Minimal: €850
- 9’0 – 9’6 Longboard: €1150
🧰 5-Day Full Build Course
From blank to board – experience every step.
This is a full week of one-on-one tuition where you’ll create your surfboard from start to finish. You’ll shape it, add colour, laminate it, install fins, and sand it to completion.
Typical Schedule:
Day 1: Design & Shaping
Day 2: Laminating & Colour
Day 3: Hot Coat & Fin Installation
Day 4: Sanding & Finishing
Day 5: Optional: Touch-ups & board handover
Pricing:
- 5’6 – 6’8 Fish: €825
- 6’10 – 7’6 Midlength: €900
- 7’2 – 8’4 Minimal: €975
- 9’0 – 9’6 Longboard: €1200
Includes:
✔ One-on-one instruction
✔ One custom resin tint colour
✔ Matte finish
✔ Your board to take home by Day 5
🎨 Customisation & Deposits
All courses include one resin tint colour and a matte finish. Want something extra? Gloss coats, pinlines, or multi-tone colours are available at an additional cost.
To book your course, we require a €200 deposit.
Please give at least 6 weeks’ notice to reserve your spot — sessions fill up fast!
📍 Location
All workshops are run from our dedicated shaping space:
The Shaper Shed, located just outside Lagos, Portugal.