The Heritage
Boat Shop

Celebrating Tacoma’s rich maritime heritage by representing the past, present, and future of boat building.

Welcome!

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.

Course Offerings & Upcoming Events

Intro to Woodworking

Thursday, April 25, 2024
5 PM - 8 PM
$115

SOLD OUT

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Carving Wooden Spoons

Thursday, May 23, 2024
3 PM - 6 PM
$100

Join us to explore the art of spoon carving! Learn essential skills using hand tools and make your own kitchen spoon.

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Intro to Woodworking - Charcuterie Boards!

Sunday, June 2, 2024
10 AM - 3 PM
$175

SOLD OUT! Check back soon for our next workshop.

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Open Shop Hours

Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Every Wednesday, 5-8PM
$30

PLEASE NOTE - Open Shop will be PAUSED for the month of May, we'll see you again in June! 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.

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Community Boat Building

Saturday, June 22, 2024
Sunday, June 23, 9 AM - 5 PM

SOLD OUT! Check back soon for our next workshop.

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Contact Us

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.