Because you know that we’re are all about the sharing of skills, the meeting of minds, the welcoming of you into our space and building alternatives to the capitalist system….

Space is limited for most workshops, so please RSVP!

Saturday, October 15 – Knitting
Saturday, October 22 – Screenprinting 101
Sunday, October 23 – Sewing Machine Basics
Saturday, October 29 – Queer and Trans youth Photography Show – Vernissage!  (more info to come, check our website!)
Thursday, November 3 + Sunday, November 6 – Sidetracks Volunteer Screen-printing Team info session + training
Saturday, November 5 – Vermicomposting
Saturday, November 12 – DIY Sex Toys
Saturday, November 19 – Homebrewing and Fermentation
+ Saturday Open Studios are still going strong!  Drop in any Saturday from 1-6pm to use our screenprinting studio, darkroom, sewing stations, buttonmaker, etc.

Want to facilitate a workshop or collaborate on a project? email us! mtlskillshare@gmail.com

KNITTING
Saturday, October 15, 2-4 pm
co k2 p3 ssk yo bo, huh? Whether you want to yarn bomb public spaces or learn to knit your grandpa a scarf this winter, all you need to know is how to knit and purl. All knitting patterns are just a variation of these two stitches with a few twists and turns inbetween. This workshop will teach you the essentials of knitting, make sense of pattern abbreviations, guages, swatches, needle types and all those yarn options.  Materials supplied or bring your own and some to share!
Suggested donation $5-20 pwyc. Space is limited, so please RSVP (mtlskillshare@gmail.com)

SCREENPRINTING 101
Saturday, October 22, 1-4 pm
Basic screenprinting for everyone! Learn how to prepare your image, coat and burn screens and print on paper and fabric! A must for anyone interested in using our screenprinting studio ever.
Suggested donation $15-30 pwyc. Space is limited, so please RSVP (mtlskillshare@gmail.com)

SEWING MACHINE BASICS
Sunday, October 23, 2-4 pm
(details coming soon!)
Suggested donation $5-20 pwyc. Space is limited, so please RSVP (mtlskillshare@gmail.com)

VERMICOMPOSTING
Saturday, November 5, 2-4 pm
Learn how to build your own vermicomposter for next to nothing. This workshop will cover the ins and outs on how to start up your box, feed and maintain happy worms, and how to harvest your compost to feed your garden organically.
Suggested donation $5-20. Space is limited, so please RSVP (mtlskillshare@gmail.com)

DIY SEX TOYS
Saturday, November 12, 2-4 pm
Learn how to make floggers and strap-on harnesses out of bike inner tubes. Impress your current/future/past lovers with your DIY skills!
Suggested donation $5-20. Space is limited, so please RSVP (mtlskillshare@gmail.com)

HOMEBREWING AND FERMENTATION
Saturday, November, 19, 2-4pm
Learn about homebrewing beer/wine and kombucha! More info coming soon!
Suggested donation $5-20. Space is limited, so please RSVP (mtlskillshare@gmail.com)