Our workshops

During three days, step into Ondanova’s atelier near Ericeira, and learn the art of wooden surfboard building by crafting your own. From raw materials to a finished board, guided by the techniques we’ve refined over time.

More than just a surfboard, it’s an immersive experience blending craftsmanship, creativity and sustainability.

No prior skills or experience needed.

You will learn about:
→ the use of specific woodworking tools.
→ the base of surfboard design and shaping
→ software and templates used in design.
→ wood sealing and glassing techniques

​Our group workshops take place every two months in our atelier, but private workshops are also available on request.

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    How do I sign up?

    ⓵ Select your date

    On our Workshop Agenda below, click on a date that works for you.


    ⓶ Secure your spot

    Book your place with a 300€ deposit.

    You will receive a confirmation email with the workshop dates, practical infos, and your payment details.

    For full details and cancellation policy, please see the Terms & Conditions.

    ⓷ Design your surfboard

    After your booking, we email you within a few days with a short form about your surfing level, the waves you like, and the boards that inspire you.

    Almost any shape is possible: mini-simmons, fish, midlengths, hulls, performance longboards, noseriders, and more. If you already know what you want, we follow your idea. If not, we help you define the right board for you.

    From what you share, we send you a 3D proposal and refine it together until it feels right. Before the workshop, we only laser-cut the internal structure. Everything else is built by you.

    Pricing

    The price of the workshop depends on the surfboard length you choose to build.

    Custom boards:
    Shortboard (up to 6'8) – 900€
    Midlength (6'8 to 8') – 1100€
    Longboard (8' to 9'8) – 1400€

    Fixed shapes: Coming Soon

    Extras:
    Glass-on fins (single or twin fin) – 150€
    Custom logos or illustrations – 50€
    EU shipping - 100 to 200€

    Other sizes or special request – contact us for pricing

    The 300€ deposit to secure your spot is part of the final price. The remaining balance is paid during the workshop.

    Included:
    All materials, fin boxes and plugs, use of tools, full guidance, and professional glassing of your board after the workshop.
    Snacks and drinks provided daily.

    Not included:
    Fins, lunch and accommodation.

    Workshop Agenda

    Select a date and secure your spot.

    How does it work?

    DAY 1 – Intro and Structure → Introduction to surfboard design, hydrodynamics, and wooden construction techniques. Building the internal structure, set up the rocker table, and gluing the bottom panel.

    DAY 2 – Rails and Deck → Build up the rails, add structural reinforcements, create a continuous surface for gluing the deck panel, and close the board.

    DAY 3 – Shaping → Correcting the bottom contours, foiling the rails, intermediate and final sanding, installation of fin boxes and plugs.

    When is my board ready?

    After the workshop, we take care of the professional glassing of your board. This takes 5 days and is included in the workshop price.

    Be sure to factor this into your planning if you are not staying/living around Ericeira. Once it’s ready, you can pick it up or we can arrange EU shipping.

    Logistics

    • Day 1 : 13:00 - 18:00.
      Day 2 & 3 : 09:00 - 18:00

      The finishing time may vary depending on the number of participants and the progress of each board.

      On the first day, we’ll start after lunch (please eat before arriving). On the following two days, we’ll have lunch together.

    • Our 3-day workshops take place at Ondanova Surfboards → The workshop is quite isolated, about a 15-minute drive from Ericeira.

      If you're coming from abroad, especially outside the high season, we recommend renting/having a car, as off-season deals can be very attractive.

      Transport by bus from Lisbon and then Taxi/Uber/Bolt from Ericeira is also possible.

    • Lunch is not included. There are no restaurants or shops nearby, so we recommend bringing your own picnic. We also have a kitchen equipped with a fridge, oven and cooking plate, allowing you to store your food and prepare simple meals on-site.

      We provide plenty of snacks, fruits, drinks, coffee, and tea throughout the day

    • Nearby options are limited but Ericeira and the surrounding areas offer plenty of choices, about a 10-15-minute drive away.

      Check out our Ericeira Guide.

      If you need assistance finding a place to stay, feel free to contact us →.

    • Since we will be making dust and using glue, we recommend wearing comfortable work clothes and closed-toe shoes.

      We provide all the tools and materials, but if you have specific preferences for protective gear (e.g., gloves, mask), feel free to bring your own. We do suggest bringing a dust mask of your choice, an FFP2 mask is perfectly suitable.

      ​Also don’t forget your lunch for the second and third day..

    • All of our boards are fitted with US boxes for single fins and Futures fin boxes as standard, along with leash and vent plugs. Fins are not included.

      For those looking for something even more crafted, we also make custom glass-on fins in marine plywood or fiberglass, available upon request at an additional cost.

    • Yes, but with some limits.

      The natural grain of the wood is already a beautiful feature on its own, so we generally encourage leaving it natural or keeping decoration minimal, like a logo or a simple geometric color illustration.

      You can personalize your board with a logo (maximum A4 size), which costs 50€/logo. Just send us the file beforehand or during the workshop.

      For color or more elaborate artwork, pricing is available on request, and we’ll be happy to discuss your ideas during the workshop.

      • Private workshops → one-on-one or small private groups.
      • Corporate workshops → a unique hands-on team-building experience.

      Contact us for details and prices.

    • If we haven’t quite managed to answer your question, it might be on our FAQ page →

      or contact us directly through our contact page →