Wood & Shape School
Okinawa
Keeping Craft Alive
This school exists to keep craft alive.
It’s about passing on real skills, honoring materials and tools, and learning ways of working with wood that come from hands-on experience, time, and shared knowledge.
Shaping, joinery, tool work, and material understanding are learned through practice, not instruction alone.
Learning by Doing
Here you learn by making.
The school runs different programs and workshops — from wooden surfboard shaping to Japanese joinery and tool sharpening. Teaching is guided by a lifelong surfer and shaper with deep experience in shaping, woodworking, and Japanese joinery practice and teaching.
At the heart of this school is learning together — through making, sharing, and practice.
A Living Workshop
This isn’t just a school — it’s a living workshop.
A place where surfers, shapers, woodworkers, and makers come together — from complete beginners to experienced craftspeople — through small group learning and one-on-one shaping experiences.
The goal is simple: more wooden boards in the water, more craft in the world, and more people connected to making things with care.
Japanese Joinery & Hand Tools Workshops
Immerse yourself in traditional Japanese joinery, working closely with hand tools and time-tested techniques. Through practice-based learning, you’ll develop precision, material awareness, and an understanding of structural principles central to the craft.
Surfboard Shaping Program
Embark on a three-week, hands-on journey to design and shape your own wooden surfboard. Explore the behavior of wood and water, engage directly with tools and techniques, and develop a deep understanding of the process behind creating a functional, lasting board.
Workshop Availability
Booked and Pending dates are unavailable. Any unmarked date or time is available to request.
Have a specific date or schedule in mind?
Get in touch, and we'll be happy to discuss the best option for your workshop.
Support The Project
Our workshop has been built thanks to the support of our community. If you would like to contribute to the continuation of our craft, the development of handmade surfboards, and the journey of preserving traditional woodworking techniques, you can support us here.
