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 […]