The Surfboard Studio courses are led by experienced board builders, shapers, repairers, and manufacturers with deep knowledge of surfboard design and construction.
Each course is practical and hands-on, with instructors guiding students through the decisions that shape how a board looks, feels, and surfs.
Instructors
Zak Surfboards
Zak shaped his first surfboard at 13, repaired boards through his teenage years, and opened his first surf retail store in 1999. The Surfboard Studio brings him back to his first love: making surfboards.
His experience spans shaping, repairs, retail, local manufacturing, and relationships with Australian and international shapers.
Rousa Surfboards
Alan began in 1970 at Klemm-Bell Surfboards in Torquay and built decades of shaping knowledge while Australian surfing and surfboard design were rapidly evolving.
Rousa brings long-form shaping experience, surf coast knowledge, and a practical builder's eye to TSS courses.
M.A.D Surfboards
Michael Anthony, widely known as Tichy, has decades of surfing and shaping experience, including time working under Al Merrick.
As Michael Anthony Designs, he focuses on simple boards that work and brings practical performance knowledge to the studio.
IJ Shapes
Isaak brings technical knowledge, enthusiasm, and a hands-on approach to classes across surfboard manufacture and design.
He supports students through the practical details that make a board clean, functional, and ready for the next stage.
Courses
Instructor allocation depends on the course, timing, and workshop schedule. Each course is built around hands-on guidance and practical decision-making rather than passive demonstrations.
Students can choose full make-your-own-board courses, shaping-only courses, sanding and glassing sessions, and specialist workshop options.
