opportunities for local youth while offering services to the
community including a bicycle shop and repair facility, a full
service wooden boat building shop, and Berkeley's only
waterfront coffee shop."
MISSION
Waterside Workshops uses vocational education as a method of promoting
youth development, encouraging sustainable and healthy lifestyles, and
cultivating positive change in the Bay Area community.
We also offer classes for youth and adults.
UPDATES!
Come to the cafe or rent a boat or a bike!
Come have a coffee in our courtyard or rent a boat or a bike to enjoy the beautiful summer weather!
Support from the community keeps our programs free for those in need. Please visit our donations page to make a tax-deductible donation to support your favorite Waterside program!
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Recent Activity
Today we are having the official launch ceremony for our Hawaiian outrigger canoe! Please join us at 1:00 here at Waterside Workshops for a traditional blessing ceremony, which will be conducted by our good friend Kiko. We will have Hawaiian-inspired snacks and treats, and free boat rides in the outrigger canoe! We hope to see you here! #berkeley #woodenboats #outriggercanoe @ Waterside Workshops
Today we are having the official launch ceremony for our Hawaiian outrigger canoe! Please join us at 1:00 here at Waterside Workshops for a traditional blessing ceremony, which will be conducted by our good friend Kiko. We will have Hawaiian-inspired snacks and treats, and free boat rides in the outrigger canoe! We hope to see you here! #berkeley #woodenboats #outriggercanoe @ Waterside Workshops
Waterside Workshops will be closed Sunday, April 21st for Easter. Happy Spring!
