More making. Less planning.
Creative kits that give kids something fun to make and something to enjoy when they're done. Everything you need is included, so you can skip the supply hunt and get straight to the fun.
Fun, without the prep work.
You have the idea. We gather the pieces.
Tugboat kits are designed to make creative time easier. Everything is thoughtfully selected and portioned, with clear instructions that help kids jump in and start making.
Younger makers can create alongside a grown-up. Older kids can take the lead themselves.
READY TO GO
No supply hunting or complicated setup.
MAKE SOMETHING REAL
Every kit combines a hands-on activity with something kids can actually use, display or enjoy.
LEARNING SNEAKS IN
Measuring, mixing, experimenting and creating happen naturally along the way.
Meet the Studios
The Bath Lab Studio
Available now
Mix, make and experiment with hands-on bath and body kits designed for kids.
Flora Felt Studio
Coming Soon
Colorful felt-flower kits designed for hands-on creativity and plenty of room to make them your own.
Pigment & Brush
Coming Soon
Watercolor projects with an illustration, selected paints and a brush, all ready when inspiration strikes.
Why I started Tugboat
I'm Sofia, founder of Tugboat Toy Company. I started Tugboat because I wanted more easy, hands-on activities that didn't begin with a shopping list.
The idea is simple: give kids everything they need to make something themselves, without asking grown-ups to plan the project, gather a pile of supplies or figure out what to do with the leftovers.
Less setup, less screen time and more time making something real.
Designed and packed in small batches in Boston, Massachusetts.
Come make something with us.
New kits, simple creative ideas for kids, behind-the-scenes peeks and occasional special offers, delivered about once a month.