Welcome

The Marine Canvas Training Institute is the original hands on teaching facility geared towards training you in making boat canvas and boat upholstery. We have over 35 years of canvas fabricating experience and have been teaching students from all across the US, and internationally for over 25 years to successfully produce quality marine canvas products and set up a profitable business.

Marine Canvas Training Institute offers three 5 day marine canvas and upholstery training seminars. The seminars offer intensive ‘hands-on’ training that includes materials that go in to making different canvas products, how to make bimini tops, enclosures, dodgers and sprayhoods, full covers, cushions and formed seat upholstery. Click on the Class Information page, then click on each seminar offered for a complete description.

We are now offering class refresher/auditing opportunities. This means you can attend the Basic Boat Canvas, Advanced Boat Canvas and Boat Upholstery at a reduced price. At the lower price you are allowed to watch and take notes only but not participate in the fabrication process of projects.

We also offer a full training library covering all details on how to make the different products.

Along with the canvas training classes and training library we have a line of quality tools used in the canvas making business. Click on Tools of the Trade page for pictures and prices.

No experience is necessary. Whether you are brand new to the business or experienced we can help you get started or improve upon what you already know.

• Hands on" Training Seminars
• Audit our "Hands On" Training Seminars
• Marine Canvas Training Library
• "Tools of the Trade" (now on DVD demonstrating their use)
• Private Consulting
• Technical Advise via Fax, Phone, or Email
• Shopping from our online store