Learn how to do some basic hand embroidery through fundamental stitches. All supplies provided.In this class, you will learn basic embroidery stitches that you can then use for many embroidery projects. All supplies provided.About the instructor, Heather Weistrom: Heather is an elementary school teacher who has been embroidering for her own enjoyment for many years. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. You’ll […]
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 hosting a repair night at the Shoreline Tool Library. We will help you fix […]
Paint your symbols! Create durable painted designs that can be transferred onto fabric. Materials provided. Preparation required.Create original patches and embellishments using fabric paints, markers, stencils, and freehand techniques. Learn how to transfer designs onto fabric, create durable painted imagery, and combine paint with stitching and patchwork for unique results.Students should bring: Ideas, symbols, quotations, […]
Learn how to use our 3D printers. 3D Printer Orientation is necessary to use our in-house Prusa MK3S+ 3D printers.Learn how to find, prepare, and print 3D models on our Prusa MK3S+ 3D printers! No previous knowledge is required. This class will cover where to source 3D models online, how to slice files using Prusa […]