Events

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 textiles […]

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 […]

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 […]

You'll leave this class with the foundation for utilizing a standard home sewing machine.Whether you're a complete beginner or looking for a refresher, this workshop will teach you all the ins and outs of a standard home sewing machine. We'll use the Shoreline Tool Library's machines to explore questions like...How do sewing machines work? When […]

Joann has relied on her Hügelkultur mounds since 2010, and she is ready to share about them at her home garden in NE Seattle.Hügelkultur is a centuries-old, low-maintenance, traditional way of building a garden bed from decaying logs and plant debris. Hügelkultur relies on decaying organic materials piled on top of each other to keep […]

This is a hands-on working/learning class where you can apply your learned experiences to your own home.We are hopefully going to make the building a more comfortable warehouse. We'll start with some theory and testing to see what we are dealing with. Along the way, the students will gain new ways of looking at buildings […]

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 […]

Complete DIY projects safer and faster by learning project management skills from Michael Indigo Sr., who has over 20 years of experience.This class will walk through some of the tools and techniques of project management that would be useful and relevant in the DIY/small project space. It will cover relevant topics like project planning, scope, […]

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. […]

Tackle home improvement projects with ease after learning from Dylan & Judy, two professional program managers and passionate DIYers.Just bought your first home and not sure where to begin with all the projects piling up? Whether you’ve discovered a leaky faucet, want to update your space, or just feel overwhelmed by the never-ending to-do list—this […]