Learn basic safety of our workshop tools. Workshop orientation is necessary to use our workshop during our shop hours.Sign up for a workshop orientation class to learn the basic safety of the tools that we have in our workshop and in order to use the workshop during our shop hours. Email us at shopstewards@seattlereconomy.org if […]

Get a head start on gardening and skip the seed starts because you'll be making your own!In this class, we'll work together to start vegetables, flowers, and herbs from seed. By pooling our resources we can check this task off of our garden chore list, rather than waiting too long and, yet again, buying plant […]

You'll learn basic safety of our workshop tools so you can utilize our Workshop Open Hours and go home with a walnut cutting board!Learn the skills to create a custom walnut cutting board, while building confidence with woodworking tools. All members will go home with a completed cutting board, as well as get credit for […]

Learn how to use our 3D printer. 3D Printer Orientation is necessary to use our in-house Prusa MK3S+ 3D printer.Learn how to find, prepare, and print 3D models on our Prusa MK3S+ 3D printer! No previous knowledge is required. This class will cover where to source 3D models online, how to slice files using Prusa […]

Bring by your broken household items for a night of fixing and community building at the Shoreline Tool Library!It's time to start collecting all those items around the house that need to be fixed but you don't know how. We are having a fixing night at the new Shoreline Tool Library. We will help you […]

Sign up for time in the workshop here! Reminder: You must take the Workshop Orientation class before using open hoursCome in to our workshop to work on wood projects and get guidance on your woodworking. Once you have completed the workshop orientation you may sign up for open shop hours!We charge a $15 fee to […]

Get a head start on gardening and skip the seed starts because you'll be making your own!In this class, we'll work together to start vegetables, flowers, and herbs from seed. By pooling our resources we can check this task off of our garden chore list, rather than waiting too long and, yet again, buying plant […]

Learn how to use a sewing machine to install zippers of all different kinds!In this class, students will learn how to use a sewing machine to install a zipper. We will focus on (and practice!) basic zipper installations using acrylic coil zippers. We will also discuss more complex applications such as invisible zips, metal zippers, […]

Sign up for time in the workshop here! Reminder: You must take the Workshop Orientation class before using open hoursCome in to our workshop to work on wood projects and get guidance on your woodworking. Once you have completed the workshop orientation you may sign up for open shop hours!We charge a $15 fee to […]

Work with a bike shack volunteer to learn how to tune up your bicycle!Spend an evening at the NE Seattle Tool Library learning the basics of maintaining your bike. Bring your own bike and learn from hands-on experience by addressing your specific needs, such as gear, brake, and bearing adjustments, wheel truing and bike fit. […]

You'll be able to walk into a lumberyard or store and confidently choose the right materials for your next woodworking project!In this class, you’ll learn:How to identify different types of wood, including hardwoods (like oak, maple, and walnut), softwoods (like pine and cedar), and different types of sheet goods (plywoods, particle board, mdf.)Considerations for wood […]

Bring your textiles in need of mending for a night of repair and community at the NE Seattle Tool Library.Need help getting your fabric back in tip-top shape? Come to NESTL the 4th Tuesday of each month for Fabric Fix-It! We will have menders on site who can either offer advice on mending, or mend […]