The OTL offers events for everyone, young and old, at every skill level. We have a variety of workshops to learn skills, gain confidence, and create functional, every day objects for your home while you also gain the knowledge and experience to tackle your next project. We also host demo nights, safety courses, Repair Cafés, garage sales, and more!
Upcoming Events
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26 Nov
Tue, Nov 26: Holiday Wreath Making Workshop
Tuesday, Nov 26th, 6:30pm-8:30pm at Ottawa Tool Library
Make your own holiday wreath.Join us for a fun festive 2 hour workshop building your very own Holiday wreath. We'll bring all the materials needed...
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27 Nov
Wed, Nov 27: WorkSpace Safety 201 Workshop
Wednesday, Nov 27th, 6:00pm-9:00pm at Ottawa Tool Library
This course is for anyone who wants to use the following tools in our WorkSpace: router, planer, jointer, and table saw.This workshop teaches the safe...
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28 Nov
Thu, Nov 28: Holiday Wreath Making Workshop
Thursday, Nov 28th, 6:30pm-8:30pm at Ottawa Tool Library
Be surrounded by the beautiful smell of greenery and make your own holiday wreath.Join us for a fun festive 2 hour workshop building your very...
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29 Nov
Fri, Nov 29: OTL Tinkering School PD Day Camp: November 29
Friday, Nov 29th, 9:00am-3:00pm at Ottawa Tool Library
Do you want your kid(s) to spend a day learning skills AND having fun? Have them join us for a day of woodworking!The Tinkering School...
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30 Nov
Sat, Nov 30: Repair Café at the Tony Graham Recreation Complex
Saturday, Nov 30th, 10:00am-2:00pm at 100 Charlie Rogers Pl
Throw it away? No way! Fix it at the Repair Café! Venez faire réparer vos articles au Café de reparations!Veuillez noter que cet événement se...
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01 Dec
Sun, Dec 01: Beading Workshop for Members of the Indigenous Community (ages 55+)
Sunday, Dec 1st, 12:00pm-5:00pm at Ottawa Tool Library
Learn traditional beading with Métis instructor Keith Hendricks.Come join Keith Hendricks to learn how to use a beading loom while making a beaded wristband using...
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02 Dec
Mon, Dec 02: Holiday Social: Make an Origami Ornament (ages 55+)
Monday, Dec 2nd, 6:00pm-9:00pm at Ottawa Tool Library
Spend time with fellow DIYers and learn from designer Carla Ayukawa how to make an origami ornament.Come for a Holiday Social and join local designer...
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04 Dec
Wed, Dec 04: Introduction to Working a Lathe
Wednesday, Dec 4th, 6:00pm-9:00pm at Ottawa Tool Library
Learn the safe use of a lathe and its carving tools.Always wondered how to work a lathe? What you can create on it? Which tools...
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05 Dec
Thu, Dec 05: Knife Sharpening Workshop
Thursday, Dec 5th, 6:30pm-8:30pm at Ottawa Tool Library
A sharp knife is one of the small joys of life. Thankfully, hand sharpening knives is not a complicated skill.Like most things, knife sharpening just...
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10 Dec
Tue, Dec 10: WorkSpace Safety 101 Workshop
Tuesday, Dec 10th, 6:00pm-9:00pm at Ottawa Tool Library
Want to learn how to handle power tools safely? Come and spend an evening in our WorkSpace to learn new skills.You will receive training on...
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