Whether you are a complete beginner or a retired professional, there’s something happening here for you.
You must register in advance all our activities. You can book onto any coming events via Humanitix.
We release tickets for workshops, inductions, classes, and events roughly twice a month. As they are volunteer-powered, it depends on our volunteers’ availability if sessions or classes will take place.
If you’d like to be notified as soon as our event goes live, sign up to our newsletter
Book a Bench @ Our Community Workshop
A space for members to book a bench to come and work on your chosen woodworking project.
These sessions are for all levels of experience.
You will have access to:
- a wide range of large-format tools,
- an individual workbench,
- and our volunteers and other members will be happy to guide you through every step of your project.
You must be an Edinburgh Tool Library Member and have an up to date workshop safety induction.
Book a bench via Humanitix
Become a member
Join the induction wait list
Women & Non-Binary Makers Sessions
A space for women (cis and trans) and non-binary people to work on their own project in a safe and inclusive space.
We believe there is no “right way” to look like a woman or a non-binary person. We celebrate all gender presentations and identities—whether you are high-femme, masculine-presenting, or anywhere in between, you belong here exactly as you are.
You must be an Edinburgh Tool Library Member and have an up to date workshop safety induction.
Book a bench via Humanitix
Become a member
Join the induction wait list
Classes and Courses
Learn a new skill and make something useful for your home
Most of our woodworking and DIY classes are suitable for beginners.
Members do get 10% discount on all classes but don’t need to be a member to come and learn with us. No previous safety induction required.
Proceeds from these classes go towards running the tool library and subsidising access for people on lower incomes.
Classes for Groups
Build confidence and community connection through fun, hands-on activities.
DIY and Woodworking experiences for groups of up to 10 people.
Community Builds
Making something for a charity or community organisation.
We support volunteers, members and non-members to make useful things for the benefit of the community
Past projects have included making Little Free Libraries, accessibility ramps, outdoor benches, and bird boxes.
Cycle Kitchen
A community-driven DIY workshop space in Meadowbank where people can share their knowledge about cycle maintenance, repair, and building. We talk about cycles rather than bicycles or bikes, just for that little extra emphasis to let you know we love all types of human powered wheeled machines. Want to work on your wheelchair or unicycle, come say hello!
Follow our Humanitix page to book a spot
Making With Pride
Meet other LGBT+ people while learning some new skills.
Free DIY, woodworking classes and social making groups for LGBT+ community.
Delivered in partnership with LGBT Health and Wellbeing.
Tools For Life
Mentorship for young makers aged 16 to 24.
A free, 12 week programme ideal for people who are starting their working life, who are changing career paths or who are looking for new experiences.
Autumn/Winter Dates coming soon
