Upcoming Workshops Calendar

If you have any additional ideas for future tool workshops, we're all ears - send us your ideas!

​This workshop series is supported by an Oregon Metro Investments & Innovations Grant.

recurring workshops

LEnd & mend Wednesdays


Lend & Mend Repair Cafes hosted by Maben Hart are now operating during open tool library hours (6pm-8pm) on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. Drop in with clothing or other fabric items you would like to repair for FREE hands-on instruction and materials in creatively repairing holes, torn seams, and other common flaws in fiber goods by hand. Mending experts and novices are invited to drop in and join these repair party as supporting volunteers, as well.

This is not a drop-off repair service. Participants may expect to observe, learn and engage in the repairs.

If you are interested in joining the group as a volunteer mender, please contact Maben.Hart@gmail.com.
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At this time, Maben is volunteering her time and skill, and the cafes have not been funded by our grants and membership donations. Participants are encouraged to tip their instructor for this amazing offering.
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Location
Green Lents Community Tool Library
9215 SE Ramona St. | Portland, OR 97266Location

TBD
​Sharpening & Honing

Location
Green Lents Community Tool Library
9215 SE Ramona St. | Portland, OR 97266

RSVP is requested, but not required.
RSVP Here

Workshop Summary
Kimi Feuer will be demonstrating tools and techniques for sharpening and honing blades and tool tips. Tools will be provided to sharpen, and you will leave with the skills you need to restore any damaged or worn edge back to working condition. 

This workshop is sponsored by Oregon Metro

SOldering Basics

Learn to repair loose wires, mend circuits, and restore functionality to your tools, toys, and small appliances. Led by our partners and friends at Repair PDX, this workshop will be held at the Green Lents Community Tool Library.
Dates & Times are coming soon.
​Fill out the Workshop Interest Survey to receive updates and invites to this workshop.

Spring 2023
Seed Saving
SUNDAY, MARCH 26TH AT 4:00 PM

HOST:  Nick Canino, Rhythm Seed Farm
SPONSOR: Metro and Green Lents
Sunday, March 26th, 4:00 pm
9215 SE Ramona St.
Portland, OR 97266

Free to all! Masks optional.

Reservations and sign-up are not required, but requested for anonymous grant reporting statistics. We will also send you updates of the event is cancelled or changed. If you do not fill out registration, you will be asked to fill out a Liability Waiver and Media Release at the workshop.

Nick Canino from Rhythm Seed Farm will be sharing tips on winter proofing your garden and demonstrating seed saving/cleaning techniques. We will learn about a variety of different types of seeds and methods for cleaning them and get busy using seed screens and other tools for cleaning—including good, old fashioned wind.

​Everyone will be invited to take seeds home from the workshop and our seed library!

Rhythm Seed Farm produces regionally adapted seeds using organic regenerative practices. Their farm site is located on a quarter acre plot in the Cully neighborhood of Portland, OR, amongst the traditional territory of many Chinookan peoples, and we join them in acknowledging and giving thanks to the original caretakers of this beautiful land.

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TBD
​Planting cover crops & Garlic

Location
Green Lents Community Tool Library
9215 SE Ramona St. | Portland, OR 97266

RSVP is requested, but not required.
RSVP Here

Workshop Summary
Gabi Villaseñor from Growing Gardens will be presenting on cover crops for soil restoration and preservation as well as planting garlic for spring harvest. Additional cold-weather crops will be discussed.

Afterwards, we will walk down the street to our temporary garden education space for a live demonstration of techniques. Members will be invited to borrow tools after the workshop for weekend planting and cover cropping.

A gardening book raffle will also be held during the event.

This workshop is sponsored by Oregon Metro.

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Tell us what you want to learn

Green Lents and Metro are proud to be offering free workshops around repair, reuse, gardening, construction, and more. Along with partner organizations, these free 1-2 hour lessons will offer instruction, hands-on experience, and opportunities to learn from each other.
We are requesting your input, to build our list of workshops through summer 2023.
  • Do you have a skill or knowledge to share?
  • Is there something you want to learn how to do: for fun, to save or earn money, or to help your neighbors?
  • Would you like to improve or restore your garden, home, bicycle, car, or appliances?
Please fill out our Workshop Interest Survey or email us your knowledge sharing hopes and dreams.

Seeking Partners

Is your business or organization interested in supporting your neighbors, sharing your skills and expertise, and promoting awareness about yourself and your mission? Contact us to get in touch!

    Workshop Partnership request Form

Mending Workshop - Jan 31
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Taller de Zurcidura -  31 de Enero
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