Jeff Almas

Jeff Almas is the owner of Sew Your Boat, a full-service marine canvas and upholstery business located in Toledo, Ohio.12 He started the company over 20 years ago, around 2004.1

Professional Background

Jeff specializes in custom fabrication for boats, awnings, and various other projects.3 His business offers a wide range of services, including:

• Marine canvas work
• Interior and exterior upholstery
• Custom covers
• Residential and commercial seating
• Awnings

In addition to running his business, Jeff began offering training classes in 2011.1 He teaches four different courses:

1. Canvas 101: The Beginning
2. Canvas 202: The Intermediate
3. Canvas 303: Marine Upholstery
4. Canvas 404: The Advanced Course

Jeff, who humorously refers to himself as the "Canvas King," believes that classroom training provides a faster and more concentrated learning environment compared to on-the-job training.1

Educational Approach

Almas emphasizes the importance of investing in one's career through formal education. He argues that classes offer a comprehensive overview of marine canvas fabrication and allow students to ask questions more freely than they might in an on-the-job setting.1

After completing his courses, Jeff provides ongoing support to his students, demonstrating his commitment to their success in the field.1

Previous Experience

Before starting Sew Your Boat, Jeff worked as a sales representative for Basement Experts from September 2003 to November 2005.4