Tinkertopia , LLC.

Art center · Tacoma

Tinkertopia , LLC.

Art center · Tacoma

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1914 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402

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Creative workspace with thrifted supplies, art materials, and building sessions  

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1914 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402 Get directions

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1914 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402 Get directions

+1 253 778 6539
tinkertopia.com
Tinkertopia
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Features

crowd lgbtq friendly
crowd trans safespace
wheelchair accessible parking lot
wheelchair accessible entrance
wheelchair accessible seating

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Aug 28, 2025

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Part creative‑reuse shop, part low‑tech makerspace where kids and adults build with salvaged materials. A Spaceworks Tacoma graduate, it’s frequently praised by local arts advocates for keeping imaginative play accessible and sustainable.

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Brittini Brischle

Google
Tinkertopia is an amazing quaint little place that every creative soul should experience at least once in their life. It’s a fantastic art re-use store with plenty to purchase to bring your imagination to life but even better is the 90 minute building sessions you can attend with your friends and family. There are so many tools and materials that you have at your disposal and only time and your imagination are your restrictions to build whatever you want! There are no instructions or guidance given other than some safety tips and they allow the entire time to build and create to your hearts content. I have never seen anything like this before and I am so incredibly happy we stumbled upon this place on my quick visit to the west side.

Andrea

Google
Hosted a birthday party here. Kids had an absolute blast, our only regret was not booking two sessions! The owner was super attentive in working with kids that were slow to start. We will definitely be back!

Dana Lopez

Google
I was hyped up about Tinkertopia and it did not disappoint at all. It is so much fun! Tons of supplies - craft/art, electronics, all kinds. Not only are there loads of things to look at and dig through, there are example crafts and kits put together to purchase. This is a great creative space to find treasures and encourage creativity. I am very thankful it exists!

Gabe Mason

Google
Disappointed. Been there dozens of times, probably scores. We’ve had 2 birthday parties there. 9 year old super excited to see if he could find some back to school supplies there today but in midst of stocking his $20 bag he had to pee. Asked if he could use the bathroom and owner said “no, gonna have to go to one of the cafes” so we hiked 2 blocks to Zeek’s and when we got back (at 5:36PM) store was closed, 24 minutes before the sign on the door. I get it, no public restroom, but it’s a kid and one that’s frequented your store for years. So much for community. Hard pass next time we’re looking to spend a dime.

Allison Adams

Google
If you are having art block come here, they have the cure! Lots of keys and tennis balls, weird pictures, basically anything that someone thought “hmmm, I bet someone could use that for an art project” and donated it to Tinkertopia. It’s wonderful. Lots of traditional art supplies too, I got a boat load of art markers on the cheap last time I was there and paint too. Make sure to check out their tennis ball tubes of “maker kits”. Those are really cool. My first Christmas in my old house I made all my ornaments with my kids with stuff from Tinkertopia, those are the most cherished ones I still have. They are big swarthy teens now but I look at those cool self made ornaments and it brings me back to their toddlerhood. Ok now I’m weepy. Anyway, it’s awesome, there is a guy in an awesome hat, it feels slightly subversive, because screw Michael’s. Make cool art with awesome materials. It looks better when it’s a little weird. You’re better when you’re weird.

Penina S. Finger

Google
Visiting from out of town, a friend brought me. I was equally inspired by the inventive, whimsical "product" labels and the contents of the packages, bins and jars. Trying not to add too much weight to my travels I picked out just a few lightweight items to take home (I'll have to plan ahead for the next visit). The owner was friendly and patient, adding to the fun experience. I can't wait to visit again!

Alison Roseboro

Google
Love this place! Took my son here for a building session and we had a great time for an amazing price. Tons of amazing supplies to build with and the owner is very helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back again and again. Their shop also has tons of cool items for purchase big and small the creativity is endless here!

Adam Petra

Google
Took our kid here, and it was a blast! It's very reasonably priced for a hour and a half of creative fun, and you get to take home what your kid makes. There is a lot more crafting materials available than what I showed in the photos. There was other people in the crafting area. So I didn't want to take pics with people in them. We're definitely coming back again and I'd absolutely recommend it to others.