As climate change brings new challenges, gain the basics of how your home works and how to make it a safer space for little to no cost.Protecting you and your home from the effects of climate change is going to be more and more important. In this class, students will review the basics of how […]
Turn old clothing, sheets, towels, or plastic bags into a crocheted origami bag! 8mm hooks are provided, but bag material is required.Learn how to crochet a beginner-friendly origami bag using old clothing, sheets, towels, or even plastic bags! In the first part of the class, students will explore making "yarn" out of repurposed materials. Students […]
It's time to chat and craft together. Bring your textiles or craft supplies (or use our sewing supplies), and get to know your community!Got a collection of hole-filled socks you can't get rid of? Have you been meaning to set aside time for your latest alteration, but need some motivation? Come mend with us!Our Community […]
Bring your broken household items for a night of fixing and community building at Reuse Commons Lake City!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 hosting a repair night at Reuse Commons Lake City. We will help you fix and […]
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. […]
Learn how to use Onshape, a CAD software, to model basic parts. This is not a 3D Printer Orientation.Learn how to create basic parts in the CAD software Onshape! No previous knowledge is required. This class will cover the basic aspects of parametric modeling, including creating fully constrained sketches and turning sketches into bodies. Although […]
Sign up for some time in our Woodshop! Reminder: You must take the Woodshop Orientation class before using Woodshop Open Hours.Come into our Woodshop to work on your personal woodworking projects after completing our Woodshop Orientation. Woodshop Open Hours is designed to give you the space and tools you need to complete your projects. Regardless […]
Learn how to use the laser cutter in the NE Seattle Tool Library Woodshop! This class is required to use our in-house xTool M1 laser cutter.Open up endless creative possibilities with laser cutting! In this class, students will learn how to navigate the xTool Studio software to set up their designs and operate the xTool […]
Learn everything you need to know to create a cozy blanket, from getting started to planning basic patterns. All materials provided.Learn how to hand-knit the most comfortable, cuddly blanket you've ever held! Yarn is provided, and teacher Ashlee walks you through how to get started, planning basic patterns, connecting balls of yarn, and more! Extra […]
Make repairs part of the story! Use visible mending and decorating patching to repair garments with wear and tear. Some materials required.Discover the art of visible mending and decorative patching. Rather than hiding wear and tear, visible mending celebrates it through creative stitching, reinforcing patches, and decorative repairs. Techniques can be used on jackets, jeans, […]
Learn about reusable cloth pads as you use basic sewing skills to create them. Materials provided. Advanced beginner sewing skills required.Students will learn to sew reusable cloth pads for menstruation and/or incontinence using a selection of easy-to-find fabrics, and quickly learn how the world of cloth pads is ahead of commercial pads in terms of […]
Sign up for some time in our Woodshop! Reminder: You must take the Woodshop Orientation class before using Woodshop Open Hours.Come into our Woodshop to work on your personal woodworking projects after completing our Woodshop Orientation. Woodshop Open Hours is designed to give you the space and tools you need to complete your projects. Regardless […]