Surf City, NC
Learn the Basic Skills of
Marine and Boat Upholstery
Classes on boat canvas, covers, enclosures, T-tops and Bimini tops available — call for details
Hands-on training in boat cushion making, marine vinyl, canvas work, Bimini tops, T-tops, and enclosures. Limited to four students per class.
Classes Run From Monday Morning Until Friday Afternoon
About Our School
Learn the Trade. Become Self-Employed.
Mid Atlantic School of Marine Upholstery
Located in Surf City, NC, we offer intensive hands-on training in marine upholstery and boat canvas work.
Experience hands on training in a working shop that has been turning out marine upholstery and canvas work for years.
- Marine Upholstery School
- Industrial sewing machine operation and training
- Boat cushion fabrication
- Marine Upholstery Certificate
Marine & Boat Upholstery Class
$3,000
What You Will Learn
Full-Week Curriculum
- Boat cushion making and foam fabrication
- Marine vinyl cutting and installation
- Pattern making and layout techniques
- Sewing machine operation and maintenance
- Canvas work including Bimini tops and T-tops
- Boat enclosures and covers
- Professional finishing and upholstery techniques
- Business startup guidance for marine upholstery
Our intensive week-long program runs Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM. Limited to four students per class to ensure personalized instruction.
Class cost is $3,000 through this coming January — book now to avoid a price increase. Installment payment plans are available.
Call 910-330-7584Your Instructor
David Peed
David Peed is a professional marine upholsterer and canvas fabricator with years of hands-on experience in the industry. His work spans custom boat seating, Bimini tops, T-tops, enclosures, and full interior refits.
David's portfolio at CustomCanvas showcases the breadth of his craftsmanship — from precision vinyl work to complex multi-panel enclosures built to withstand the marine environment.
His teaching approach is direct and practical: students work on real projects from day one, learning the same techniques David uses in his professional shop.
David has been featured in Topsail Magazine for his contributions to the local marine industry and his commitment to passing on skilled trade knowledge to the next generation.
Class Schedule
Upcoming Classes
Classes typically run the third week of each month, except for November & December.
October 2026
Oct 12–16
November 2026
Nov 16–20
December 2026
Dec 14–18
January 2027
Jan 4–8
January 2027
Jan 18–22
February 2027
Feb 8–12
Canvas & Enclosure Class
February 2027
Feb 15–19
March 2027
Available
April 2027
Available
May 2027
Available
June 2027
Available
July 2027
Available
August 2027
Available
September 2027
Available
Classes are held Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM. Limited to four students per session.
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