Boatbuilding & Restoration Program:
Become a Fine Woodworker
Do you have a passion for creating and building with wood?

Our nationally accredited Boatbuilding & Restoration program will immerse you in the complete woodworking process while teaching you to restore an historic wooden boat to the water.

You'll learn from expert craftspeople and work with like-minded students at the edge of Newport Harbor in Newport, Rhode Island.

No prior boatbuilding or woodworking experience is necessary, but a passion for working with your hands to restore and create is. This 20-month program sets up students to thrive as highly skilled craftspeople and woodworkers in today’s job market. 

Find out why Newsweek named IYRS one of the Best Maker Schools in the world and why more than 800 companies seek to hire our graduates.  

IYRS provided an extensive education in all things related to working on wooden boats. I became not just a wooden boatbuilder, but a fine craftsman.
- John Gaffney '17, 
Professional Boatbuilder with Tumblehome Boatshop