Making a longboard deck in a Roarockit vacuum press – creating a matrix, gluing and shaping your own unique board. Course program:
The course is designed for 6 hours (2 lessons of 3 hours) Under the guidance of a master, you will design the shape and curves of the deck, master the technique of making a matrix, veneering (gluing layers of veneer) and vacuum pressing of plywood. The result is your custom board deck, which you cannot buy in stores. 16+ (parent + child can work).
This course is conducted under the guidance of experienced masters from the FlyWood skate school (wheels and suspension are purchased separately).
First day: creating a press form from polystyrene foam, gluing veneer, laying in the press Second day: creating a deck template, sawing, sanding, making holes for suspensions)
Masha is a practicing carpenter, a DIY culture and art figure. A participant of the DIY Academy, GES-2 Atelier, Kavardak art residence and a carpentry teacher for children aged 5 to 99.