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.

Woodworking Classes

Open Shop Hours

Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Every Wednesday, 5-8PM
$30

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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Carving Wooden Spoons

Thursday, September 19, 2024
3 PM - 6 PM
$100

Join us to explore the art of spoon carving! Learn fundamental carving techniques using traditional hand tools.

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Woodworking Foundations

Monday, September 23, 2024
Monday & Tuesday, 10 AM - 4 PM
$415

Join our two-day foundations class to build confidence in woodworking. Craft your own wooden step stool using hand and power tools.

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Memory Boxes

Sunday, September 29, 2024
10 AM - 4 PM
$135

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 intermediate woodworker.

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Poured Resin Coasters

Friday, October 11, 2024
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$100

Explore the art of epoxy 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.

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Beginning Woodworking

Sunday, October 13, 2024
10 AM - 3 PM
$185

Learn essential skills to complete your first woodworking project!

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Intro to Marine Diesel Engines With Meredith Anderson

Saturday, November 16, 2024
Sunday, November 17, 2024
$475

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.

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Intro to Marine Diesels With Meredith Anderson

Saturday, November 23, 2024
Sunday, November 24, 2024
$475

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.

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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.