We’re doing out best to create a rich selection of workshops for every skill level, available to all members of the community. Click on the courses below for information and to purchase tickets.
All courses are required to be paid in advance, and course fees almost always cover your materials. In the case that we do not meet the minimum enrollment levels, your course fees will be fully refunded.
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Garden Basket Workshop
Minimum 3 people - 8 people max. $60 + 10 for non members Beginner - Little to No Experience Tools: bandsaw, jigsaw, sanding, drilling, sanding Materials: cedar/weather resistant wood, wood screws Description: Produce a garden basket perfect for hosing off fresh-picked produce from your garden Please note: If classes do not meet minimum attendance levels, fees will be refunded and classes will be rescheduled for a later date. If you are not a member of the tool library, a $10…
Find out more »Cutting Board Workshop
Minimum 3 people - 6 people max. $90 + 10 for non-members Beginner - little to no experience Tools Used: planer, band saw, hand plane, clamping and gluing, sanding, finishing Material: Maple Description: Get familiar with some basic tools around the library while making a maple cutting board. Please note: If classes do not meet minimum attendance levels, fees will be refunded and classes will be rescheduled for a later date.
Find out more »Father’s Day Workshop
Kids and their parents, come and spend some time in our makerspace on Sunday June 14th from 2:00 -4:00pm! We're making wood medallion key chains! What better way to spend a day than sanding, painting, drilling and hanging at the Hamilton Tool Library! Materials are provided, and you get to bring home whatever you make! Tool library members get $10 cash back. :)
Find out more »Shaped Small Cutting Board / Serving Board Workshop
Minimum 3 people - 6 people max. $70 + 10 for non members Beginner - little to no experience Tools: band saw, router, drill press, hand tools, wood burner Material: Maple Description: Shape and decorate a prepared wood blank shaped with tools available from the library.
Find out more »Pen Dish Workshop
Minimum 3 people - 8 people max. Course recurs every week for six weeks. $180.00 dollars + $10 for non members, includes take home pattern and materials Beginner - Little to No Experience Material: assorted wood, glue, stains varnish re, finish Tools:jigsaw /band-saw, drill ,chop-saw , sanders, clamps,glue-ups, stain,finish. Description: Ideal design project for beginner to intermediate skill level. Project to utilize tools and to help students with principals of design in the office space. Please note: If classes do…
Find out more »Wooden Crate Workshop
Minimum 3 people - 6 people max. $90 + 10 for non-members Beginner - little to no experience Tools: hand held drilling, chop saw/mitre saw, sanding Description: Make a wooden storage crate, perfect for indoors or out! Please note: If classes do not meet minimum attendance levels, fees will be refunded and classes will be rescheduled for a later date. If you are not a member of the tool library, a $10 fee will be applied when you arrive for…
Find out more »Soda Carrier Workshop
Minimum 3 people - 8 people max. $70 dollars + 10 for non members, includes take home pattern and materials Beginner - Little to No Experience Material: assorted wood Tools:jigsaw/bandsaw, drill Description: Perfect for the beach, make a carrier for your soda or whatever!f Please note: If classes do not meet minimum attendance levels, fees will be refunded and classes will be rescheduled for a later date. If you are not a member of the tool library, a $10 fee…
Find out more »Utensil Carving Workshop
Minimum 3 people - 8 people max. $70 + 10 for non members Tools: band saw, hand tools, carving tools Material: various hardwood Description: Learn to design your own utensil and make your own during the workshop with supplied pattern Please note: If classes do not meet minimum attendance levels, fees will be refunded and classes will be rescheduled for a later date. If you are not a member of the tool library, a $10 fee will be applied when…
Find out more »Shaped Small Cutting Board / Serving Board Workshop
Minimum 3 people - 6 people max. $70 + 10 for non members Beginner - little to no experience Tools: band saw, router, drill press, hand tools, wood burner Material: Maple Description: Shape and decorate a prepared wood blank shaped with tools available from the library.
Find out more »Garden Basket Workshop
Minimum 3 people - 8 people max. $60 + 10 for non members Beginner - Little to No Experience Tools: bandsaw, jigsaw, sanding, drilling, sanding Materials: cedar/weather resistant wood, wood screws Description: Produce a garden basket perfect for hosing off fresh-picked produce from your garden Please note: If classes do not meet minimum attendance levels, fees will be refunded and classes will be rescheduled for a later date. If you are not a member of the tool library, a $10…
Find out more »Soda Carrier Workshop
Minimum 3 people - 8 people max. $70 dollars + 10 for non members, includes take home pattern and materials Beginner - Little to No Experience Material: assorted wood Tools:jigsaw/bandsaw, drill Description: Perfect for the beach, make a carrier for your soda or whatever!f Please note: If classes do not meet minimum attendance levels, fees will be refunded and classes will be rescheduled for a later date. If you are not a member of the tool library, a $10 fee…
Find out more »Wooden Crate Workshop
Minimum 3 people - 6 people max. $90 + 10 for non-members Beginner - little to no experience Tools: hand held drilling, chop saw/mitre saw, sanding Description: Make a wooden storage crate, perfect for indoors or out! Please note: If classes do not meet minimum attendance levels, fees will be refunded and classes will be rescheduled for a later date. If you are not a member of the tool library, a $10 fee will be applied when you arrive for…
Find out more »Longboard Building Workshop
Join Paul Terpstra from Motis and build your own longboard! In this workshop you'll get to cut out your own custom shape longboard using a jigsaw or bandsaw. You'll drill holes for trucks, sand it down, and then customize it with spray paint, acrylic, and custom made on the spot vinyl stickers. Cost is $125 per person for the workshop. If you need wheels and trucks you can purchase them at the workshop for an additional $65 (plus tax) or…
Find out more »Kayak Building Workshop
This course will require a limited amount of experience in wood working. The cost of the course includes materials (i.e. wood, glass matt, epoxy resin, and hardener. All tools and other equipment will all be provided—the student have all the necessary tools to complete their own kayak. The approximate cost for materials is $1100.00. The hardback and safety equipment will also be available. The students will work on one kayak at a time as a group due to space restrictions in the…
Find out more »Longboard Building Workshop
Join Paul Terpstra from Motis and build your own longboard! In this workshop you'll get to cut out your own custom shape longboard using a jigsaw or bandsaw. You'll drill holes for trucks, sand it down, and then customize it with spray paint, acrylic, and custom made on the spot vinyl stickers. Cost is $125 per person for the workshop. If you need wheels and trucks you can purchase them at the workshop for an additional $75 (plus tax) or…
Find out more »Wine Rack Workshop
Want to learn how to make a wine-rack from reclaimed wood? As the holidays approach, give the gift of something eco-friendly, functional, stylish and handmade... by you! Or make one for yourself! these wine racks are perfect for any space and hold up to 4 wine bottles and/or glasses. Come join us at Hamilton Tool Library as Shannon from evereone shows us how to build this great wine rack, stained in the colour of your choice. Reclaimed Wood Wine…
Find out more »Drop in Pottery Classes
Come out and join us , for the new pottery class offered on an ongoing basis, at the Hamilton Tool Library. The days are Monday 6-8pm Wednesday 10am-12pm Free For Kids - children under 12 to be accompanied by an adult. Sunday 4pm-6pm Fees for drop in are $17.00 per day for non Tool Library Members $15.00 for Tool Library Members. this fee covers the cost of 1 firing, clay is $1.00 per pound . Glaze firing is $5.00 per…
Find out more »Drop in Pottery Classes
Come out and join us , for the new pottery class offered on an ongoing basis, at the Hamilton Tool Library. The days are Monday 6-8pm Wednesday 10am-12pm Free For Kids - children under 12 to be accompanied by an adult. Sunday 4pm-6pm Fees for drop in are $17.00 per day for non Tool Library Members $15.00 for Tool Library Members. this fee covers the cost of 1 firing, clay is $1.00 per pound . Glaze firing is $5.00 per…
Find out more »Drop in Pottery Classes
Come out and join us , for the new pottery class offered on an ongoing basis, at the Hamilton Tool Library. The days are Monday 6-8pm Wednesday 10am-12pm Free For Kids - children under 12 to be accompanied by an adult. Sunday 4pm-6pm Fees for drop in are $17.00 per day for non Tool Library Members $15.00 for Tool Library Members. this fee covers the cost of 1 firing, clay is $1.00 per pound . Glaze firing is $5.00 per…
Find out more »Drop in Pottery Classes
Come out and join us , for the new pottery class offered on an ongoing basis, at the Hamilton Tool Library. The days are Monday 6-8pm Wednesday 10am-12pm Free For Kids - children under 12 to be accompanied by an adult. Sunday 4pm-6pm Fees for drop in are $17.00 per day for non Tool Library Members $15.00 for Tool Library Members. this fee covers the cost of 1 firing, clay is $1.00 per pound . Glaze firing is $5.00 per…
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