Events

Do you have wood but no means to cut it? Bring it on over!We want to help you with your wood-cutting needs! We have received several requests in the past to utilize our Workshop to cut wood, but due to liability reasons, we could not allow folks to use it without supervision or a full […]

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. […]

Come join us for our Monthly Volunteer Training where you'll learn new skills and meet other awesome volunteers!Monthly Volunteer TrainingCome join us for our Monthly Volunteer Training at the NE Seattle Tool Library! This is a great opportunity to learn more about how you can get involved and help out at the tool library. Whether […]

Walk through some medicinal plants and their benefits and the growing conditions they require with Cassidy Moss.Walk through some medicinal plants and their benefits and the growing conditions they require. Instructor Cassidy Moss will help you work through your individual growing conditions, spaces, soil, light + the herbs you are interested in using with some […]

Learn how to use our 3D printer and about 3D modeling. 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 […]

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 […]

Your projects will become a lot easier after learning the foundations of power tools.Learn how to safely and confidently operate many of the most commonly borrowed hand power tools at Seattle Reconomy. Participants will receive hands-on training and plenty of practice using common power hand tools. The class will cover drills and drivers, circular saws, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 Shoreline 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. […]

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 […]

Sharp tools get the job done, and Joel is going to help you get there. He'll also answer questions about which tools are right for the job.This tool sharpening class is taught by Joel Gregory, one of the founding members of the NE Seattle Tool Library. He'll show you how to sharpen a variety of […]

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 […]

Come join us for our Monthly Volunteer Training where you'll learn new skills and meet other awesome volunteers!Monthly Volunteer TrainingCome join us for our Monthly Volunteer Training at the Shoreline Tool Library! This is a great opportunity to learn more about how you can get involved and help out at the tool library. Whether you're […]

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 […]

It's a 2-in-1, you get sewing skills and a potholder!Learn how to sew on a sewing machine and make a potholder perfect for a gift! No previous sewing experience is required. All tools and supplies will be provided. This will be a beginner-friendly class to learn the basics of machine sewing where you get the […]

The event of the season!Join us for the event of the season: our Inventory Blitz at NE Seattle Tool Library!How this is going to work: We will have two shifts, one from 9am-noon, one from noon-3pm. Sign up for either (or both!), and show up. We will be working in pairs to document the number of every […]

The event of the season!Join us for the event of the season: our Inventory Blitz at NE Seattle Tool Library!How this is going to work: We will have two shifts, one from 9am-noon, one from noon-3pm. Sign up for either (or both!), and show up. We will be working in pairs to document the number of every […]

Take the first steps in designing your ideal backyard with Susan Gregory, who has over 12 years of landscape design experience.We’ll cover the aspects to consider when dreaming of turning your outdoor spaces into more productive, beautiful and functional places to be. Topics like screening, paths and patios, irrigation, lighting, plant selection, edible landscapes, and […]

Ruth Kaneko, a Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor with BECU, is offering a free webinar to teach money management strategies.Join BECU and the Shoreline Tool Library for a free online webinar on managing your money. Ruth Kaneko, a nationally certified credit counselor and financial education instructor with BECU, will teach you about creating a spending […]

This is an optional workshop for those signed up for Birds Connect Seattle's Cavity Nesters to Enjoy at Home 2025 online class. Registration can be completed on their website, but the information for their class and the optional class are provided below. Class: location coming soon, March 26, 2025 7:00-8:30 p.m. Optional Workshop: April 5 […]

Learn how to use our 3D printer and about 3D modeling. 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 […]

Learn new sewing skills as Jen and Anna walk you through making a tool roll! Advanced beginner/intermediate sewing knowledge is required.Need a place to store your bike tools? How about your watercolor or sketcing supplies? Just want a better solution for your wrenches and screwdrivers? Join us to learn the process of machine-sewing your very […]

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 […]

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 […]