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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08 Nov
Sat, Nov 08: OTL Tinkering School: Build Your Own Stool (for ages 9 to 12)
Saturday, Nov 8th, 10:00am-1:00pm
Send your kids to Tinkering School where they will tap into their creative juices by building their own stool.The Tinkering School of the Ottawa Tool...
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08 Nov
Sat, Nov 08: Repair Café at Zibi
Saturday, Nov 8th, 10:00am-2:00pm
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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12 Nov
Wed, Nov 12: Introduction to Wood Turning: Make Ornaments – MORNING workshop
Wednesday, Nov 12th, 9:00am-12:00pm
Learn the basics of wood turning while making ornaments for the upcoming Holiday season.In this wood turning workshop for beginners you will make and decorate...
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12 Nov
Wed, Nov 12: Introduction to Wood Turning: Make Ornaments – AFTERNOON workshop
Wednesday, Nov 12th, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Learn the basics of wood turning. Please note that this workshop will be held at Lee Valley.In this wood turning workshop for beginners you will...
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13 Nov
Thu, Nov 13: Demo Night: Introduction to 3D Printing
Thursday, Nov 13th, 6:30pm-9:00pm
Want to use our 3D printer? Have questions? Then this demo night is for you.This demo night will provide an introduction to how 3D printing...
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15 Nov
Sat, Nov 15: Build Your Own Plant Stand
Saturday, Nov 15th, 10:00am-4:00pm
In this hands-on workshop, you'll build your own plant stand out of beautiful hardwood.In this hands-on woodworking workshop, you'll learn to build an elegant, 4'...
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18 Nov
Tue, Nov 18: Learn How to Attach Anything To Your Drywall
Tuesday, Nov 18th, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Do you have things you want to attach to your wall? A mirror you thrifted? A shelf? Come and learn how in this workshop!Discover how...
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19 Nov
Wed, Nov 19: Knife Sharpening Workshop
Wednesday, Nov 19th, 6:30pm-9:00pm
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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20 Nov
Thu, Nov 20: Make a Leather Credit Card Holder
Thursday, Nov 20th, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Learn the quiet joy of working with leather while making a small wallet.This workshop is an introduction to working with vegetable-tanned leather.Create a simple but...
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22 Nov
Sat, Nov 22: WorkSpace Safety: Intro to Power Tools
Saturday, Nov 22nd, 10:00am-1:00pm
Want to learn how to handle power tools safely? Learn the safe handling of power tools while building a bird nesting box.In this WorkSpace Safety...
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25 Nov
Tue, Nov 25: Holiday Wreath Making Workshop
Tuesday, Nov 25th, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Celebrate the season surrounded by the fragrance of fresh greenery while creating your own beautiful holiday wreath.Join us for a fun, festive workshop building your...
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26 Nov
Wed, Nov 26: Holiday Wreath Making Workshop
Wednesday, Nov 26th, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Celebrate the season surrounded by the fragrance of fresh greenery while creating a beautiful holiday wreath of your own.Join us for a fun, festive workshop...
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27 Nov
Thu, Nov 27: WorkSpace Safety: Intro to Milling
Thursday, Nov 27th, 6:00pm-9:00pm
This course is for anyone who wants to use the following tools in our WorkSpace: router, planer, jointer, and table saw.This WorkSpace Safety course will...
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29 Nov
Sat, Nov 29: Make a Wooden Phone Stand
Saturday, Nov 29th, 10:00am-1:00pm
Learn some basic woodworking skills and make your own phone stand out of hardwood.Join our beginner-friendly woodworking workshop and make a portable phone stand (like...
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