Berkeley Boathouse

The Boathouse Saturday Class is a hands-on, open-ended woodworking workshop for youth ages 10–14.  Whether you want to carve a custom paddle, build a bookshelf, or craft a guitar…the shop is yours. Students drive their own projects, learning to safely navigate a professional shop environment using both traditional hand tools and modern power tools. To ensure expert 1-on-1 coaching, classes are limited to 6 students max.

This isn’t just a craft class—it’s an introduction to the world of traditional trades and maritime heritage.  Students will also get hands-on experience with our fleet of wooden boats—water safety and boat handling!

When: Saturday, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm (1.5 hours)
*note: classes are available each Saturday from February 7 – May 30, 2026. Please purchase your ticket(s) for the date(s) you’d like to attend. 

Who: Ages 10-14

Our boatshop is capable of constructing or performing repairs on any type of wooden boat up to 20 feet in length. If you are in need of a yacht tender, fishing boat, recreational watercraft, or custom oars, please let us know.

In addition to wooden boat construction, our boat shop interns and staff build cutting boards, Adirondack chairs, outdoor furniture, and wooden toys for sale.

Check out our online shop for current inventory and contact us if you would like something custom built.