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The OTL Garage Sale is happening Saturday, May 4th from 10am - 2pm. All our tools have been tested by our tool doctors, so you know what you're buying works!
Great Glebe Garage Sale - Tool Sale
Happening on Saturday, May 25th from 8am - 2pm, you can find us at 388 Third Avenue (corner of Chrysler St.). All our tools have been tested by our tool doctors, so you know what you're buying works. |
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Demo Night with Liisa Vexler:
Simple Projects You Can Do to Increase the Value of Your HomeIf you are interested in increasing the value of your home so it sells for more now or in the future, this demo night is for you! Liisa Vexler is a Realtor with Royal LePage Team Realty and she's ready to show you how small changes can have a big impact. |
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Bike Maintenance with OTL + OOGLBring your bike, put it on one of our bike stands, and learn how to assess its road safety. We will go over basic tune-up tasks and clean off the cobwebs. We have two bike maintenance workshops on May 9th and 23rd. Our May 23rd workshop is in collaboration with the Ottawa Outdoor Gear Library (OOGL). |
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| Learn How to Use Basic Bike Tools with Sylvie D'Aoust
During this hands-on Bicycle Maintenance Clinic, you’ll gain practical experience in various essential tasks to handle basic mechanical issues while out riding. Happening May 14th.
All Bike Workshops hosted at the OTL, outside in our alleyway. |
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| Workspace Safety 101 & 201 Workshops
Introduction to different power tools, including the band saw, mitre saw, drill, table saw, planer, and more! Taking an OTL Safety course is a requirement for anyone who wants to use certain tools in our WorkSpace. You don't have to take Safety 101 to take the 201 course, the main differences between courses is the tools you learn.
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| Demo Night:
Introduction to 3D Printing
This demo night will give an introduction to how 3D printing works and give participants the basic skills needed to borrow the 3D printer from the library. Covering machine maintenance, setup, filament, modelling software, applications, and more! |
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Make Your Own Eco-Planter Box with Heather from Re4mJoin Heather from Re4m Design and Fabrication in a DIY workshop! She will guide you through the process of building your own eco-planter box. You'll leave with a beautiful, functional planter box, made from eco-friendly sourced materials. |
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| Leather Tote Bag Workshop
Join us for two evenings of leatherwork and make a beautiful leather tote bag! In this two-part beginner workshop, you'll learn marking, cutting, pricking, and saddle stitching to create a finished product. |
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| Make a Floating Side Table
When you’re done with this project, it will still amaze you. This functional floating end-table will be a unique centerpiece in whatever room you choose to display it in. |
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| Ottawa's First Ever Tiny Home Show!
We're excited to be a part of Ottawa's first Tiny Home Show, happening May 10-12th.
Make sure to say hi to us and listen to Bettina's presentation on May 11th at 12pm! She will be showcasing OTL and why sharing resources is important all while creating community.
At the show, you'll get to tour tiny homes, see how others have planned their tiny homes, and ask questions to learn from others' experiences!
Tiny Home Show
Saturday, May 11th
Join Bettina's presentation at 12pm!
2452 York's Corners Road
Stanley's Olde Maple Lane Farm |
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