We offer monthly workshops in our studio in Lisbon and outside in Europe.

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Surf the board you made with your hands!

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During 3 full days you will learn how to build your own wooden surfboard from start to finish. The shapes can be 100% customized.

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No particular skills are needed. During those 3 days you will learn about:

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• the use of specific woodworking tools.

• the art of surfboard design and shaping

• the software used to design the boards.

• (glassing techniques)

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"Classic" surfboards are normally glassed after the shaping stage. Glassing means laying down fiberglass and several layers of resin, lots of work, sanding, and releasing poluting substances and dust.

Since the birth of Ondanova we are trying to find solutions to decrease and even remove the use of those harmfull products.

We're excited to announce our new technique we baptised HOTDOG: it utilizes cork for the rails and flax fiber for reinforcement, resulting in about 50% reduction in the amount of epoxy required. Not only is cork a natural and locally sourced material here in Portugal, but it also adds to the board's unique design and performance.The boards aren't glassed on the outside, but only made waterproof with a mix of natural oils and waxes.

This solution presents several advantages:

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• no waste or harmfull dust

• faster and easier to build

• safer process

• gives flexibility to the structure, thus to your surf

• Your surfboard will be ready to surf 3 to 4 days after the workshop, instead of a week or two  in case of glassing

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With this technique, while the boards a strong and light, the surface needs a bit of extra care and attention. Re oiling might be necessary after one or to year, depending on the use.

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We will still propose the classic glassed version of our wooden boards during workshops. The board will be handed to a glasser after the workshop. It takes around 2 weeks to have it ready. The final price will be a bit more expensive than the HOTDOG technique.

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Check our agenda to find future workshops and their location. Private classes are also possible.