Class Spotlight & Vid! Tiling w/ Dave. 12/27 is sold out, but a new date has been announced for 2/9!
FYI! Tiling is part of our Home Renovation Series which includes Knowing Your Home Basics, Electricity, Drywall, Plumbing and Tiling classes. Until the end of 2023 you can get 15% off Dave’s classes when you buy $200 or more. Details about it here.
Tackling Tile, Porcelain with a Plan! Installing ceramic, porcelain, or glass tile to make a kitchen or bathroom pop. Learn to plan the project, buy what you need, and how to prep before you start mixing the mortar. Learn about substrates, surface prep, transition and border pieces, mastic, spacers, and grout. Learn about the proper tools including levels, and squares, trowels, and wetsaws. There will be time for Q&A during class.
Many thanks to our investigative class reporter @aprilfrankenstein for the video.
15% Off Class Packs. Gift It or Keep It.
Get 15% off class packs until the end of the year
Hellooo all you last minute holiday gift getters - from now until the end of 2023 get 15% off of DTL Class Bucks when you buy $200 or more! Create your own custom discount class packs for yourself or a gift.
How do I make my own custom discount class pack?
Go to our DTL Class Bucks Page and add to your cart however much you want to buy for yourself or a friend. If you want to buy a certain set of class, just total the amount the classes are worth and buy that much in DTL Class Bucks.
On checkout, us the code CLASSPACK2023 and you’ll get a 15% discount.
DISCOUNT CLASS PACK IDEAS to gift or keep
The Woodworker Pack
Woodworking I: Shop Safety Certification
Woodworking II: Practical Joinery
Woodworking III: Box Joinery
Normally $300, Now $255
The Woodturner Pack
Woodturning I: Lathes, Spindles & Vases
Woodturning II: Bowl Turning
Normally $425, Now $361
The Welder Pack
Welding I: Essentials, Safety & MIG
Welding II: Practice, Projects & TIG
Normally $225, Now $192
The Contractor Pack
Knowing Your Home
Tiling
Electricity
Plumbing
Drywall
Normally $475, Now $404
The Sewer Pack
Sewing I: Sewing Machine Basics
Sewing II: Hemming & Alterations
Sewing II: Patching & Mending
Normally $225, Now $192
Remember: These are just some ideas for class packs. As long as you buy over $200 in class gift bucks, you will get the 15% discount. Code expires January 1st, 2024
Update: Handmade Holiday Gift Guide
Update: Our Handmade Holiday Gift Guide Classes are almost all sold out! Sign up soon to make a one of a kind gift this year.
Oh no! Did you wait too long and your fav class sold out? Don’t worry - we still have lots of gifty options for THEM to be creative instead of you. Check out our DTL Holiday Gift Guide Cheat Sheet for gift memberships, gift bucks, and more.
Don’t wait until last minute and get stuck picking out some Amazon junk just to find out that you already bought your Dad fancy nuts three years before (true story). Instead, We’ve compiled a list of classes where you produce a piece of art made with 100% genuine love that you can give to someone on your holiday list. Best of all, it’s sort of a selfish gift because while they get whatever you make, you get the skills to build another during our Open Workshop Hours.
Peruse the classes below and if one suits your fancy be sure to sign up for it soon before they sell out!
Floating Shelves (1 spot left!)
Saturday, December 16th // 3:30pm - 8:30pm
Woodturning I: Lathes, Spindles & Vases
Sunday, December 17th // 9:30am - 4:00pm
Block Printing on Paper Holiday Cards
Sunday, December 17th // 3:30p - 8:30p
Feather Hoop Earrings Metalsmithing
Monday, December 18th // 5:30pm - 8pm
DTL Motivational Values Posters
Ok, well they’re not quite posters (YET), but for now, here is a list of the Denver Tool Library’s values in “hang in there” kitty clinging to a branch format.
By the way - not sure if you’ve heard, but did you know you can make our value dreams a reality by donating to the Denver Tool Library tomorrow 12/5 for Colorado Gives Day?
Colorado Gives Day is TOMORROW!
COLORADO GIVES DAY IS Easily the Best Day to Give!
Tomorrow is Colorado Gives Day and we are so excited to see what we can accomplish together!
Can you help us raise $1,000 before lunchtime?! DON’T WORRY- THERE’S PERKS FOR YOU TOO.
We have currently raised $275 and are looking to hit our goal of $1,000 by 2 pm on Colorado Gives Day (some of us have late lunches.) With you as our partner, we can do this!!
First, make a donation of any size. All donation amounts make a huge impact, so any donation of any amount will be entered to win a DTL Superfan Merch Bundle. If you give $100 or more on Colorado Gives Day, you will automatically be entered into an hourly prize from the Colorado Gives Foundation. One winner each hour will win a Southwest Airlines voucher good for round trip airfare up to $400! The Colorado Gives Foundation will also award a bonus round trip ticket after midnight from all donors who give $100 or more. So consider waking up early and making that donation; that way you have less people in the pot.
Next, share our donation page to your social media and challenge your friends and family to also give! Don’t forget to tag us so you can have a chance at winning a Denver Tool Library Annual Membership.
Finally, sit anxiously and wait to see what we have in store for a lucky donor if we hit our goal by 2 pm!
The Denver Tool Library is excited for you to participate in all of our fun tomorrow on social media.
And don’t forget: everyone who donates is entered to win an official DTL Superfan Merch Bundle. We’re talking shirt, koozie, bandana, stickers, the whole deal. Oh wow oh boy!!!
Thank you for being a part of our team! Now let’s raise some resources for the Denver Tool Library! 🥳
Colorado Gives Way to Help #2: Share on Social Media
Tuesday, December 5th is Colorado Gives Day!
Share why you support the Denver Tool Library on social media and tag us (don't forget to tag!) from now until the end of Tuesday and you'll have a chance to win a free Tool Library Annual Membership.
Some ideas for your post or story while mentioning our CO Gives Fundraiser...
How the Denver Tool Library has helped you personally
Photos of a project you've made with our tools
A photo of the worst thing you've ever built
What a cool concept we are
Any embarrassing video of yourself doing karaoke at at a DTL First Friday
Something you just really want to say to a few thousand people that vaguely has to do with the Denver Tool Library (remember though, we don't HAVE to repost, so like, don't go too hard - you gotta pander at least a bit).
Thank you for being a part of our team! Now let’s raise some resources for the Denver Tool Library! 🥳
Colorado Gives Way to Help #1: Donate
Tuesday, December 5th is Colorado Gives Day!
Colorado Gives Day is a fantastic time to make donation because there's lots of great perks and prizes for both you AND us.
Make a small donation: $5 from 100 people means we now have $500. This could buy us a new high demand tool, give out memberships to families who need it, or make sure our staff are able to focus on what they need to. Any size donation is entered to win an official DTL Superfan Merch Bundle - we’re talking shirt, koozie, bandana, stickers, the whole deal.
Make a big donation: If you give $100 or more on Colorado Gives Day, you will automatically be entered into an hourly prize from the Colorado Gives Foundation. One winner each hour will win a Southwest Airlines voucher good for round trip airfare up to $400! The Colorado Gives Foundation will also award a bonus round trip ticket after midnight from all donors who give $100 or more.
Ask your company to match your donation: A lot of companies have a matching program. Reach out to your employer to see if they will match your donation to double your impact!
Thank you for being a part of our team! Now let’s raise some resources for the Denver Tool Library! 🥳
Pictured: the original crew minus Garrett who is great.
🏆Colorado Gives Day GIVEAWAYS!🏆
Free Annual Membership?? Free shirts n’ merch?? free feeling of love, warmth, and embrace by my fellow community members - and i don’t even (necessarily) need to donate??
We’ve had Giving Tuesday but it’s now time for Coloradans to show everyone how we give! On Tuesday, December 5th, people around the country are giving to Colorado nonprofits, including Denver Tool Library. And YOU can make the biggest impact for tool access in Denver!
I love the Denver Tool Library, but how could i, a person with a social media account and/or job and/or a tiny bit of extra cash, make an impact?
I’m so glad you asked! The Denver Tool Library is a grassroots organization which means that every dollar, post share, and volunteer hour makes a huge impact. For this Colorado Gives Day, we’re asking for you to do one, two, or all of the actions listed below.
Share why you support the Denver Tool Library on social media and tag us! The more people who know about us, the more we are able to increase tool access.
Make a donation! The greatest part of Colorado Gives Day is that our community comes together to make donations that add up to make a HUGE impact! $5 from 100 people means we now have $500. This could buy us a new high demand tool, give out memberships to families who need it, or make sure our staff are able to focus on what they need to.
Ask your company to match your donation! A lot of companies have a matching program. Reach out to your employer to see if they will match your donation to double your impact!
This seems easy, but my brain needs things to be gamified for me to actually do it. What did you say earlier about the free prizes?
We understand that! Not only will you be making an impact for tool access in Denver, but you will also have a chance to win fun prizes!
For every social media post you make (and tag us in) between now and the end of Colorado Gives Day, you will be entered to win an Annual Membership! If we share any of your posts, that will count as an extra entry so make sure to use your best pictures and most heart!
Some ideas for posts to make while mentioning our CO Gives Fundraiser on 12/5:
How the Denver Tool Library has helped you personally
Photos of a project you've made with our tools
A photo of the worst thing you've ever built
What a cool concept we are
Something you just really want to say to a few thousand people that vaguely has to do with the Denver Tool Library (remember though, we don't HAVE to repost, so like, don't go too hard - you gotta pander at least a bit).
Also make sure to follow us on Instagram because on Colorado Gives Day there will be some fun surprises and chances to win some more Denver Tool Library swag.
Thank you for being a part of our team! Now let’s raise some resources for the Denver Tool Library! 🥳
December is BATTERY AWARENESS MONTH brought to you by Craftsman™
December is BATTERY AWARENESS MONTH brought to you by Craftsman™
So you may have heard that we got $20,000 worth of tools donated by our new best friend @Craftsman! But shhhh, guess what, come in close because we have some hot gossip and a secret to tell you….
A ton of the tools we got donated are cordless. That’s right - no more getting tangled in a web of extension cords and air compressor hoses while comically hanging from your gutter after falling off a ladder. “Wow convenience is finally here, all of my problems are solved, I never need to worry about accidently unplugging my drill ever again!” Well listen here, we’re here to burst that bubble and give you something to worry about.
DON’T LEAVE THESE LITHIUM BATTERIES OUTSIDE, IN THE GARAGE, IN THE SHED, ETC WHEN IT’S BELOW FREEZING. THEY WILL EASILY DIE FOREVER AND THEY ARE REALLY EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE, NOT TO MENTION BAD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.
Ok we just had to shout and finger wag for a moment. You can come back in close now while we finally reveal this secret hot goss.
Psst, here’s some pointers on how to care for your lithium battery portable tools…
Avoid Extreme Temperatures. Store your batteries inside to protect them from cold & heat.
Keep away from moisture. A wet battery is an unhappy battery
Don’t let heat build up in battery. Allow it to cool off after caring & when using if getting hot
Don’t completely drain the battery. Re-charge before it gets below 20%. Swap it with another when running slow.
Don’t let the battery sit on the charger for too long. Once your battery is fully charged, remove it from charging.
Don’t forget to bring back your batteries & charger! There’s more pieces to return now, make sure you bring back both batteries, charger, and tool.
That’s it! As long as you follow those rules, you, your batteries, and our tool librarians will skip hand and hand into the sunset together. Hm? That’s not a secret or hot goss you say? Well ok we may have lied a bit just to get you to read about proper battery care, but it’s your fault for being so nosey and obsessed with gossip. Let this and everything we just said about batteries be a lesson to you.
It's Giving Tuesday! Repent!
It’s #GivingTuesday, which means that most of y’all need to repent for your consumerist sins of spending all that money over #BlackFriday and #CyberMonday by giving even more money to non-profits like us today. “But DTL, I didn’t buy anything over the weekend because I don’t have any money, and I don’t have any money to give you!” Sit down Timmy, thou hast not sinned and thus you need not repent. But as for the rest of you….
Colorado Gives Day is a day that as Coloradans, we get to celebrate the impact of coming together and lifting up our local communities! Early giving is already underway so you can donate today, or if you prefer you can donate on the big day of December 5th, 2023. Best of all, there’s little bonuses for us non-profits with stuff like an extra $100 if you set up a recurring donation or a $4,000 prize.
