Over four sessions, turn wool garments and blankets into a rug. Practice braiding, shaping, splicing, and tapering. All supplies provided.In this class series over the course of four Sundays in May and June, students will learn how to turn old woven wool garments and blankets into attractive and useful rugs. Students will learn:Making a T-Start, […]
Learn how to repair damaged walls, from small holes to large drywall patches, plus finishing for paint with some hands-on practice.This class will provide instruction, demonstration and practice in repairing walls that have holes or other damage. Students will work on smaller areas requiring only some fill and repair, as well as larger areas requiring […]
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 […]
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 […]
Make a small, four-block string quilt in this sewing machine class for experienced beginners. All supplies provided.In this class, you will learn to make a small, quilted four-block string quilt. All supplies provided.This class is for students who have basic experience using a sewing machine. All students must already be able to thread a machine […]
Learn all about how to keep backyard chickens in an urban setting, from choosing a coop to picking breeds and dealing with manure.Backyard chicken keeping can be a rewarding and fun way to expand your urban farm and produce your own eggs and fertile compost. Whether you are a brand-new chicken-keeper or are just thinking […]
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 […]
Have a snack, get your gears or brakes adjusted, and visit with our veloteers for some basic bicycle maintenance along the Interurban Trail!Visit our Celebration Station as part of Cascade Bicycle Club’s Bike Everywhere Day. Our veloteers will be assisting folks with basic bike maintenance behind the Shoreline Tool Library along the Interurban Trail. E-bikes […]
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 […]
Learn to identify fibers, select materials, care for fabrics, and test your new skills with hands-on fabric exploration. No experience need.During the first part of class, students will learn about the different types of textiles they may encounter. This includes how to recognize fiber and structure, how to select the right material for a project, […]
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 […]
Celebrate National Textile Day by swapping your fabric and yarn for some new colors, textures, and patterns. You can donate and/or swap! We are celebrating National Textile Day on May 3rd by having our first-ever Fabric and Yarn Swap! Do you have fabric and yarn that you'd like to move along or do you need […]