The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding: Teaching Craftsmanship

The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding is committed to providing students a quality, hands-on education in traditional and contemporary wooden boatbuilding and marine systems. Founded in 1981, the School has taught wooden boatbuilding and marine systems skills to more than 1,600 students. We offer a full-time 12 month Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) degree in Traditional and Contemporary Wooden Boatbuilding, a 6-month diploma program in Marine Systems, and 5-day Intensives in Marine Electrical, Corrosion, Diesel Engines, and Hydraulics.
Our mission is to teach and preserve boatbuilding and marine systems skills while developing the individual as a craftsperson.