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.
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!
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.
Join us to learn the basics of woodworking and make your own serving board!
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.
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.
Join us for this two-day woodworking class to make your own cutting board!
Explore the art of resin pouring in this hands-on class! Learn the basics of preparing materials, mixing, tinting, and pouring epoxy to create a set of custom coasters - The perfect idea for a last-minute holiday gift!
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.
Join us in Santa's Workshop for a delightful holiday experience with the whole family! Work together to build and decorate your very own wooden toy boat.
Join us to explore the art of spoon carving! Learn fundamental carving techniques using traditional hand tools.
Join our two-day foundations class to build confidence in woodworking. Craft your own wooden step stool using hand and power tools.
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.
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.
Explore the art of resin pouring in this hands-on class! Learn the basics of preparing materials, mixing, tinting, and pouring epoxy to create a set of custom coasters - The perfect idea for a last-minute holiday gift!
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.