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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 how to use a sewing machine to repair seams and make patches with minimal impact on the overall look of your clothing and textiles!During this 2.5 hour workshop, students will learn how to repair seams and make patches using a sewing machine. The focus will be on minimizing the repair's visual impact while extending […]
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 […]
Learn the basics of hand mending, including how to patch holes. Start with a demo, then practice on your own item. All supplies provided.In this class, students will learn the basics of mending by hand, and specifically how to patch and fix holes by hand. The first hour will be a demonstration by the instructor, […]
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 […]
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, […]