Boat Canvas University
In-Person Workshop

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In Person Workshop

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Our most popular course! We are currently scheduling for 2023.

Every month we host an in-person 4 day workshop located at The Boat Canvas University headquarters in Maryland. John Cavender will take you step by step on how to create and install your first bimini top.

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$2,500 4 day Workshop

What’s Included

  • 4 Day In-Person Workshop Taught By John Cavender
  • Hands On Learning You Can't Find Anywhere Else
  • Learn To Create Your First Bimini Top
  • Earn Your Canvas Fabrication Certification
  • Business and Marketing Advice

Class Schedule

Day 1

  • Introductions
  • Measurements / Framing
  • Templating
  • Cutting

Day 2

  • Finish Bimini Top
  • Install Bimini Top
  • Template Enclosure
  • Create Enclosure

Day 3

  • Finish / Install Enclosure

Day 4

  • Uninstall Bimini
  • Uninstall Enclosure
  • Business Marketing
  • Certification Ceremony
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Meet Your Instructor

John Cavender
Master Instructor

In 1990, after four years of military service, John began building mobile workshops using large panel vans with built-in tools and sewing tables. This enabled him to meet the high demand for custom canvas in a wide variety of applications and locations. These mobile workshops grossed millions of dollars annually
In 1998, John was contracted to manufacture eradicable awnings. This led him to focus in metal fabrication for Marriott, making awnings for public schools in Florida as well as major grocery chains. He quickly earned a reputation for his metal fabrication work.
This led to manufacturing custom wake board towers for Moomba Ski Boats. It was during this period that he began working with semi-hard enclosures and was ultimately contracted by Peter Pan Industries to build complete enclosures for amphibious attraction vehicles
In 2003, John’s “OEM” (original equipment manufacturing) branch of the business took off. He was responsible for the patterning and duplication of patterns to meet the high demand of his clientele, which included Angler Bass Boats, Blazer Bass and Bay Boats,

Testimonials From Students

“Everyone who joins Boat Canvas University will increase their potential to earn significantly more
money by the end of the course.”

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Join Our Growing Boat Canvas Fabricator Community

“Whether You’re A Beginner Or Not, My Course Will Level Up Your Skillset And Earn You More Money. I Guarantee It!”

I work tirelessly to ensure the success of every student that enrolls into my program.
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Enrollment For
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$2500 All Inclusive

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