Surf the board you made with your hands!

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We offer monthly group workshops in our studio located close to Ericeira, but also outside in Europe.

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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.

• wood sealing/glassing techniques

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"Traditional" foam surfboards are normally glassed after the shaping stage. Glassing means laying down fiberglass and several layers of resin, lots of 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.

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We developped a technique using cork for the rails and flax fiber for internal 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.

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This solution presents several advantages:

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• safer: minimal waste or harmfull dust

• accelerate the construction process

• gives flexibility to the structure, thus to your surf

• Your surfboard will be ready to surf 4 to 5 days after the workshop, instead of a week or two in case of glassing

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With this technique, while the boards are strong and light, the surface is a bit more sensible to scratches and needs a bit of extra care and attention. Re oiling might be necessary after one or to year, depending on the use. Oiling is a very easy process and will be discussed during the workshop.

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Check our agenda to find future workshops and their location. And do not hesitate to propose a date if those are not fitting.