New Sewing Machine Basics Dates Added!

Please note: there has been a slight registration increase of $10. This accounts for an extended length of class, less students for more individualized attention, and increased material cost. As a non-profit, we do our best to keep prices feasible for our students, teachers, and the organization. If any of our programs are ever cost prohibitive for you, we highly encourage you to apply for financial assistance.

Closed 4th of July Weekend

Tool Library Lending & Open Shop Hours will be closed Saturday, July 5th & Sunday, July 6th for Fourth of July weekend.

Classes will still run as scheduled. Checkout times will be extended until the July 8th so you can keep your tools a few extra days (though we highly recommend wandering the mountains or taking a tube down a river instead of working.)

DTL's First Repair Fair! Sunday, August 17th

We’re throwing our first Repair Fair y’all! Free registration is open now for Sunday, August 17th from 2pm - 6pm.

Repair Fairs are free events where community members can bring broken everyday items, such as toasters, bicycles, pants, and more, for free repairs by local volunteer fixers. These fairs offer a chance to learn valuable repair skills, reduce waste, and connect with your neighbors. No repair experience is required as our volunteers will guide you through fixing the items you bring in (limit two items per person please!).

To register to attend or volunteer, go to denvertoollibrary.org/repair-fair

Member Project! Van Camper Table

Check out this DTL member project by Zach (@zachguyoverthayer)

“I used a handful of DTL Tools (Electric Nail Gun and Jigsaw) to make a platform for my Astro Van that I can cook on. I used the partnership with Rockler to get a discount on the wood over there and then got to work. I used the plywood and some old hinges as the main piece. I then used some old garden stakes to become make shift legs. This simple design allowed me to break it down and put it up very quickly on a recent camping trip. This is just V1 of the process but it worked fantastic on a trip to Buena Vista. I am very grateful to be part of the DTL Community and get easy access to tools.”

Be like Zach! Become a member for just $150/year.

Already a member? Show Us Your Project and get $5 free DTL Bucks!

Lemonade, Sunshine, Ecological Design & Permaculture

Summer is a great time to get your garden ready, build neighborhood resilience networks, or re-use your laundry water to grow trees! Learn permaculture design fundamentals and ways to get started in the sunny months in Ecological Design and Permaculture. Next available class dates are Friday, June 20th & Friday, July 11th at 1pm

This 3.5 hour class will launch you on your permaculture exploration journey. It covers big picture design thinking and concrete how-to information and sets you up to connect with local resources and efforts to begin applying design strategies and practices. 

Happy Pride! 10% Off Ladies & Gentlethems Series

Happy Pride Month y’all! Through the month of June get 10% off any class or workshop that’s part of our Ladies & Gentlethems Series when you use the code DTLPRIDE10. This includes…

🦙Ladies & Gentlethems: Power Tool Petting Zoo

Saturday, June 14th 4pm | Sunday, July 6th 10am

Reclaim the woodshop! In this class we invite women, gender-expansive, and LGBTQ folks to get comfy with drills, saws, nail guns, and more in a supportive, hands-on environment.

🚧Ladies & Gentlethems: Shop Safety Certification

Friday, July 25th 5:30pm

Learn how to safely use common industrial woodshop machines with our affordable woodshop safety class. Understand how to use woodshop tools such as the planer, jointer, bandsaw, SawStop table saw, miter saw, router table, and drill press.

🛠️Ladies & Gentlethems: Open Workshop Sessions

Saturday, June 28th 4pm | Saturday, July 26th 4pm

This beginner-friendly woodworking session is for underrepresented aspiring makers including women, gender-expansive, and LGBTQ folks. Work on your own project at your own pace alongside a supportive community.

Don’t Forget To Use The Code DTLPRIDE10

🧵Sewing Machine Basics is Back! New Dates are Live

Sewing Machine Basics is back! Make a reversible tote bag with our new instructor, Briana Di Natale. New dates available are:

Are you this close to throwing away something that just needs a button or hem or hole fixed? Need a special gift but just can't find anything special enough? Looking for clothes that make you feel excited about getting dressed every day? Learn sewing machine basics in this perfect-for-beginners class.

What you’ll make:

  • A reversible tote bag with a flat bottom that you can use for groceries, books, or anything at all. Never pay for a shopping bag again, or it’s perfect as a bonus gift.

Foundational sewing skills you’ll learn:

  • Fabric handling (choosing, cutting, pinning)

  • Machine operation (threading, tension, potential troubleshooting)

  • Seam construction (sewing, seam allowance)

  • Component creation & attachment (lining, straps)

  • Special techniques (flat-bottom, hand sewing)

Personalize your bag with your own style, favorite fabrics, or sentimental materials. If you plan to bring your own supplies, please read our Bring Your Own Material Guidelines.

Share the Tools Community Quotes!

Did y'all know a percentage of all your tool library, class, open workshop hours, and gift bucks purchases go toward helping folks and orgs afford tools?

As a non-profit, a chunk of our total revenue, gold memberships, and your donations hangout at a big pool party called the Share the Tools Fund which gets distributed via financial assistance, and these quotes are from recipients.

Want to throw some extra bucks into the pool party? We have a rolling fundraiser through the 2025 that you can donate to now.

Thanks for helping your community!