Welcome to the Heritage Boat Shop, a vibrant community space where craftsmanship, creativity, and education converge. Nestled in the heart of Tacoma's downtown working waterfront, our wooden boat shop welcomes enthusiasts of all skill levels to explore the art of woodworking.
We offer a wide variety of classes to the public, led by experienced artisans and instructors. Our course offerings range from family craft events to intro-level adult woodworking, to advanced boatbuilding and marine technology. Join us to preserve Tacoma's rich maritime history, and discover the joy of woodworking!
~ A special thanks to our team of dedicated volunteers who make our work possible.
Access our state-of-the-art facilities to work on your own self-directed project. Complete shop safety training and gain access to mentorship and supervision from industry professionals. Pre-registration is required. PLEASE NOTE: there will be no Open Shop on January 1st or 15th - happy holidays!
Join us this summer to build your very own rowboat! Summer dates coming soon...
Our Boat Shop Gift Cards are a great gift for anyone interested in learning woodworking skills, or maritime repair and maintenance skills. Redeemable for any Boat Shop class!
Join us to learn the basics of woodturning and make your own custom pen! Please contact our Boat Shop Manager to schedule a one or two person lesson.
ONE SPOT AVAILABLE - Join us for an intro-level woodworking class for women and non-binary folks. This class focuses on learning foundational woodworking skills and tool safety, while crafting your very own toolbox.
ONE SPOT AVAILABLE - This two-day intensive class focuses on composite fabrication and repair and is designed to build confidence and equip students with the skills and knowledge to tackle a variety of boatbuilding and repair projects.
SOLD OUT - Build skills and confidence in woodworking! Learn how to use power and hand tools to fabricate your own memory box, a classic milestone for any woodworker.
ONE SPOT AVAILABLE - Welcome to the world of marine electrical! This class is specially designed for recreational boaters wanting to gain basic knowledge of marine 12v and 120v electrical systems.
Join us to explore the art of spoon carving! Learn fundamental carving techniques using traditional hand tools.
SOLD OUT Join our two-day foundations class for women and nonbinary folks to build confidence in woodworking. Craft your own wooden step stool using hand and power tools.
Welcome to the world of marine diesels! Join us in this two day class to build confidence on the water and save money by learning how to repair and maintain your own diesel engine.
To contact us with questions on our course offerings or about joining our team of hardworking volunteers, please email our Boat Shop Coordinator, at cori.shooter@fosswaterwayseaport.org.