Open Shop Hours

Wed Sep 10 2025 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-07:00

705 Dock St, Tacoma, WA, United States, Washington 98402 | Tacoma

Foss Waterway Seaport
Publisher/HostFoss Waterway Seaport
Open Shop Hours
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Join us for Open Shop Hours!
Our Wednesday evening sessions are designed for folks to work on their own woodworking project, using our state-of-the-art facilities.
WHERE
Foss Waterway Seaport, 705 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA 98402
WHEN
Wednesdays, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
Register at our website: https://www.fosswaterwayseaport.org/boat-shop-foss-waterway-seaport

TOOLS
Gain access to our full working wood shop, complete with the following tools:
Table saw (SawStop)
Band saws - 17" and 19" (Grizzly)
Compound miter saw (Bosch)
Belt sander (Grizzly)
Planer - 15" (Grizzly)
Jointer - 8" (Grizzly)
Wood lathe - 12" x 18" (Grizzly) - please contact to reserve lathe time
Drill press
Corded and battery operated tools
Wide range of traditional hand tools
Regardless of experience level, each participant will complete a safety orientation before they can be checked off to use tools. This process can take a while depending on how many folks attend Open Shop, so if you wish to move through the tool trainings more quickly, please reach out to Cori to schedule a private lesson.
MATERIALS
Participants must bring their own wood and hardware materials, the shop can supply small consumables such as sandpaper and glue.
STORAGE
We do not supply storage space between sessions unless previously arranged, so be prepared to bring your project home with you.
REGISTRATION
Please register online BEFORE Open Shop (ideally by Tuesday). Occasionally, if no one has signed up, we will go home early. We don't want you to show up to an empty shop. Just register ahead of time!
IS OPEN SHOP RIGHT FOR ME?
Open Shop is designed for intermediate to advanced woodworkers, but everyone is welcome to participate. Beginner woodworkers may have to be a little more patient, as you will need more tool trainings and power tool supervision. This is not a formal class setting, so folks should be prepared to work independently on their projects. If you need ideas for good beginner projects or have more questions, please reach out to Cori to see if Open Shop could be a good fit for you!
Ages 16+, all minors under 18 must have an accompanying adult.
PUNCH PASS
Starting January, 2025 we will have an Open Shop punch pass. Attend four Open Shop sessions and get the fifth one FREE!
QUESTIONS?
These sessions are led by Cori Shooter, Boat Shop Manager, and a team of trusty volunteers. Please reach out directly to Cori with any questions.
[email protected]
253-272-2750 Ext. 106
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