Canvas Fabrication Training Program

The Canvas Fabrication Training Program is an intensive, hands-on course designed to prepare students for professional work in marine canvas and enclosure fabrication. Taught by Kevin Strate, Founder of BoatCanvasGear.com and Florida Textiles LLC, the program is built around real-world shop practices and proven fabrication workflows used in active marine canvas businesses.

Students train in an authentic production environment, learning through daily shop operations and live projects. The curriculum focuses on precision, durability, and efficiency—key skills required for producing high-quality marine canvas products.

What Students Will Learn

Students will gain practical, job-ready skills, including:

• Industrial sewing machine operation

• Patterning and templating techniques

• Cutting methods for vinyl, canvas, and foam

• Sewing fundamentals and decorative stitching

• Assembly and installation workflows

• Material selection and shop efficiency

Canvas & Enclosure Fabrication

Core instruction covers:

• Marine canvas materials and reinforcement techniques

• Boat cover patterning and layout

• Enclosure panel construction methods

• Hardware installation, including snaps, tracks, and zippers

• Hands-on live shop projects (projects vary weekly)

Optional Advanced Modules

For students seeking expanded skills, optional modules include:

• Diamond stitching and decorative fabrication

• Foam sculpting techniques

• CNC quilting overview

• Golf cart seat fabrication

Certification

Upon successful completion, students receive:

• A program completion certificate

• Portfolio-quality project photos

• A recommended tools and materials list

Contact Information

BoatCanvasGear.com
A Florida Textiles LLC Company
📞 855-545-SEAT