Board Building Part 1: Hand Shaping Class 200 | Longboards, Shortboards, & Foilboards

1-on-1 Surfboard Hand Shaping Experience

Learn the fundamentals of surfboard shaping in a personalized, one-on-one class designed to teach you how to craft your own custom board from raw foam to refined form. This hands-on workshop starts with creating your own spin template and learning how to use it properly — the foundation for shaping a board that is uniquely yours.

Throughout this class, you’ll be guided step-by-step through:

• Create and build your own custom spin template for surfboard shaping

• Learn to safely and effectively use an electric planer and essential hand-shaping tools

• Create custom hand shaping jigs

• Learn proper shaping of rails, bottom contours, and overall board dimensions

• Transform a raw foam blank into a fully shaped, ride-ready surfboard or foilboard

• Gain a foundational understanding of board design principles and hydrodynamics
  
  
• Prepare your finished shape for lamination or carbon reinforcement work

Whether you’re shaping a shortboard, longboard, or foil board, this class gives you the knowledge and confidence to build a board that fits your style, your waves, and your goals.

Perfect for beginners, DIY board builders, and surfers who want to understand their equipment on a deeper level — you’ll leave with new skills, real shaping experience, and the foundation needed to continue building boards on your own.

Ready to turn foam into something you’ll be proud to ride?
Start your surfboard-building journey here. 🌺🏄

A Meaningful Gift for the Surfer Who Has Everything

If you're looking for a gift that’s unforgettable and deeply personal, this 1-on-1 hand shaping class is the perfect choice. Instead of another board, tool, or surf accessory, give them the chance to create something of their own — a board shaped with their hands, their vision, and their stoke.

This experience is ideal for:

• Surfers who love understanding their craft

• Creatives who want to learn a new skill

• Anyone who would treasure a hands-on workshop rooted in Hawai‘i

• People who dream of building their own board one day

It’s more than a present — it’s a memory, a milestone, and a meaningful connection to the art of surfboard shaping.

Wrapped in aloha and crafted with intention, this gift will stay with them long after the class is over.