Hood Marine Canvas Consulting

05/07/2026

All our Zoom Class Recordings can now be purchased in our website store:

Book “Bimini Enclosure Fabrication Step-by-Step” by Mark Hood MFC and other training resources.

04/30/2026

Thanks to all that attended last nights 5th Advanced patterning Zoom Class. Lots of useful information to make patterning easier and fabrications looking as good as they can be. That translates to $$$. I just sent out the recording and slide show to all attendees... This was my last class until this fall. Our sailing season is here and most fabricators are out straight right now anyways. Time to enjoy retirement aboard "Dodger" again. I am working on new and innovative ideas for the fall so stay tuned. All our Zoom Classes will be available soon in our website store with video of class attendees removed....

04/17/2026

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04/15/2026

According to our poll the Advanced Patterning Zoom Class was top choice followed by Console Covers and One Step Patterning. We will re-run each of these Zoom Classes in that order. We will Start with Advanced Patterning on Wens April 29th @ 6PM. Look forward to seeing new faces, this is the 5th Advanced Patterning Zoom Class! It has been posted for signup at:

(Note this is the same class as the last three)Topics in this Class: Patterning Tops with Custom Visors Zippers Sewn to the Pattern Patterning the Enclosure Pattern Darting Navy Top with Side Curtains Aft Cover with WowsWe will run as long as necessary to answer as many questions as possible. Limite...

04/09/2026

Thanks to all 36 people that attended last nights Tips & Tricks Zoom Class, I always love to talk canvas and help fabricators. Accurate fast binding is so hard to master. I hope everyone got some valuable insight into the way we both set up to bind and our binding technique. It takes a little practice to master, but well worth the effort. Questions? I am almost always available to help. I just sent out links to our binding videos on our YouTube Channel as well as last nights recording and slide show PDF.....

04/02/2026

Marine Canvas Fabrication How-To Books by Mark Hood MFC Available only through our website store and shipped direct via Priority Mail. Get started in the Fabulous Marine Canvas Trade that is in demand by boaters all over the world. Mark is a Master Fabric Craftsman with 43 years of fabrication experience. These books shorten the learning curve. It is recommended that you have some sewing experience to get the most out of these books. Available in our store here:
https://www.marinecanvasconsulting.com/product-page/bimini-enclosure-fabrication-step-by-step
https://www.marinecanvasconsulting.com/product-page/traditional-dodgers-step-by-step

03/31/2026

My new Tips, Tricks & Techniques Zoom Class (Wens April 8th @ 6PM) is now posted for signup here:
https://www.marinecanvasconsulting.com/product-page/tips-tricks-techniques-zoom-class-wens-april-8th-6pm
Covering: Binding, Fast Binding Removal, Fast Seam Removal, Frame Setup, Sewing Aids, Canted Cushion Corners, Vacuum Stuffing Cushions, Cushion Hold Downs, Cover Vents, Side Curtain Battens, Hold Down Straps, Backstay Cutouts, Joining Facing Strips, Dodger Connector Zips and Zip Borders Made Easy... Hope to see you there!

03/26/2026

Thanks to everyone who attended last nights dodger class! I so enjoy talking to all in the Hollywood Squares after the presentation, lol... Hopefully a few tips to quality dodger making were learned. It is an absorption process to be sure. Hard to get all the little details out of my head, but I try. Next new class will be on Tips and Tricks including our binding techniques. Binding effectively at speed is probably one of the hardest things to master in marine canvas in along with the ability to say "No". If anyone would like any previous class repeated speak up. If I get enough response I will make it happen...

03/19/2026

Thanks to all who participated in last nights Console Cover Zoom Class. The discussion after was fun and good questions were asked. I just sent out the recording and slide show to all attendees. Hope to see many of you next Wednesday for our Dodger Zoom Class! As always, I am here to help...

03/16/2026

Signup is now open for our New Dodger Zoom Class. It will be held Wens March 25th @ 6PM. Featuring close to 200 slides documenting the complete process of patterning, pattern cleanup, cutting and sewing a dodger from start to finish with a wishbone bolt on handle. Lots of great information including many tips, tricks and techniques. I will go as long as necessary to answer all questions... Sign up is here:
https://www.marinecanvasconsulting.com/product-page/dodger-zoom-class-wens-march-25th-6pm

11/22/2025

Electric Launch, nice Chris!

Its always great to post a photo of Chris Hood taken by photographer Billy Black! Have a look at more information about the Hood26E
https://www.cwhoodyachts.com/c-w-hood-26-electric