42 N. Water St.
Port Hadlock, WA 98339

Northwest School of Wooden Boats is a very unique craftsmanship school that is dedicated to teaching the skills and craft of wooden boat making. Founded more than 20 years ago by boat making guru Bob Prothero, a master at his craft. The school has a deep historical background and strong connection to the area, a Lively fishing and boating community.

The programs at this boat making school in Washington are based on traditional Puget Sound boat making techniques. The school strives to preserve this particular craft of wooden boat making by training future craftsmen in the vocation with techniques developed nearly 100 years ago. The school grants an Associate of Occupational Studies degree as well as diplomas in traditional large craft, contemporary wooden boat making, and traditional small craft. Students have the option of taking the associate degree path or pursuing a six- or nine-month degree path in each area. Each program incorporates classes in woodworking, drafting, lofting, skill construction, repair and restoration, and interiors.

While each program shares the same core classes, each is specifically focused on a particular craft of boat making. The traditional large craft program, either the diploma or the Associate Degree, prepares students to work as entry-level boat makers in the specialized area of large vessel construction. Students pursuing this path may also option to concentrate in repair and restoration. Graduates of the small vessel program often go on to work for historical societies, maritime museums, and other organizations that operate small vessels. The contemporary wooden boat making degrees prepares students for employment with yacht manufacturers and yacht owners.

This boat making school in Washington continues to grow. It recently expanded its facilities to accommodate a growing enrollment, adding new state of the art classrooms and workshops. The school remains committed to continuing its tradition of excellence and training skilled future boat making professionals from across the globe.

Quick Facts:

Northwest School of Wooden Boats is the only school in the world to use boat building techniques developed in the early 1900s.

Graduates of this boat making school in Washington have great things to say about the school, namely, their quality education and the supportive family-like community.

In addition to degree programs, Northwest School of Wooden Boats offers non-degree courses and workshops for the general public and interested professionals in the industry.

Northwest School of Wooden Boats is fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology.

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