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Taught by \u003cstrong data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eKevin Strate\u003c\/strong\u003e, Founder of \u003cstrong data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"391\"\u003eBoatCanvasGear.com\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eFlorida Textiles LLC\u003c\/strong\u003e, the program is built around real-world shop practices and proven fabrication workflows used in active marine canvas businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"798\"\u003eStudents train in an authentic production environment, learning through daily shop operations and live projects. 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