David Weber Workshops® – Since 2015

Surfing a board you built with your own hands is a truly unique experience. Imagine catching waves on something you created. That board is not just a piece of wood – it’s a part of you, infused with your energy and passion for surfing. Wood, a natural and vibrant material, gives your board a special character and creates a connection with the ocean that’s unlike anything else.

When you surf with your own handcrafted board, every wave becomes a more intense and personal moment. It’s as if the board understands your every movement, turning the act of surfing into more than just a sport – it becomes a real expression of who you are. This deep connection between you, your board, and the ocean is what makes riding your own board unforgettable. Surfing a board that’s truly yours takes the experience to another level, making every moment in the water a genuine expression of your passion.

Praia Brava Workshop

Turn Your Passion Into Art With the Guidance of David Weber

Join me, David Weber, for a 3-day immersive workshop and dive deep into the world of handcrafted hollow wooden surfboards. This hands-on experience is the result of years of passion and refinement — created to share with you the most advanced techniques and insights behind the art of board building.

What You Get

3-Day Intensive Workshop With David Weber

• Hands-on guidance: Learn the techniques of hollow wooden surfboard construction directly with me in a hands-on, engaging, and transformative course.

Build Your Own Board

• Create your own board from scratch and take it home with you — a personal symbol of your skills and creativity.

Full Access to the Online Course

• 2 years of unlimited access to my complete online course (normally €730) — free for all in-person participants.

• Includes 3 exclusive digital board design templates for surfboards and stand-up paddle boards (valued at €210).

Certified Completion

• Earn an internationally recognized certificate from the David Weber Academy upon finishing the course.

Choose the Board of Your Dreams

For this edition at Praia Brava, we’ll be focusing on surfboards up to 7’0”. After the in-person course, you can continue to expand your skills using the Online Workshop to build longer boards or SUPs at your own pace.

About the Workshop

This is a rare opportunity to become a true shaper — to craft, shape, and put your name on your own wooden board.

• Shaping the Board: Learn and apply shaping techniques using the best hollow board construction methods, under my direct guidance.

• Your Signature: Finalize your shape with your own signature, marking your craftsmanship and authenticity.

Board Finishing

To be fully surf-ready, your board needs to go through lamination and final finishing (not included in the course fee). You have three options:

1. Do It Yourself: Use the Online Workshop to guide your own lamination process, with no additional labor cost.

2. Local Laminator: Have your board finished by a professional of your choice.

3. Recommended Laminator (Brazil): Use one of our trusted partners to ensure quality results.
   
   

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