Upcoming events
First Wednesday mending circle
On the first Wednesday of the month, bring your mending pile, some food to share and stories to tell. Sewing machines will be available but bring your own to guarantee a machine for the whole session.
March 2025 repair cafe
A repair cafe is a community event where volunteers repair items for people, while sharing skills. Tools are supplied by repairers and we have very limited supplies. If your repair needs parts, please bring them with you. Repairers can help with diagnosis and to determine which parts are required.
Our Repair Cafe will be happening on Saturday, 29 March from 2pm to 5pm.
We’ll post the repairer list on the Friday before the event. Any last minute changes will be posted on the Facebook event.
Bring along your broken and not working items for our volunteer repairers. Please note our ‘House Rules’.
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First Wednesday mending circle
On the first Wednesday of the month, bring your mending pile, some food to share and stories to tell. Sewing machines will be available but bring your own to guarantee a machine for the whole session.
First Wednesday mending circle
On the first Wednesday of the month, bring your mending pile, some food to share and stories to tell. Sewing machines will be available but bring your own to guarantee a machine for the whole session.
May 2025 repair cafe
A repair cafe is a community event where volunteers repair items for people, while sharing skills. Tools are supplied by repairers and we have very limited supplies. If your repair needs parts, please bring them with you. Repairers can help with diagnosis and to determine which parts are required.
Our Repair Cafe will be happening on Saturday, 31 May from 2pm to 5pm.
We’ll post the repairer list on the Friday before the event. Any last minute changes will be posted on the Facebook event.
Bring along your broken and not working items for our volunteer repairers. Please note our ‘House Rules’.
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First Wednesday mending circle
On the first Wednesday of the month, bring your mending pile, some food to share and stories to tell. Sewing machines will be available but bring your own to guarantee a machine for the whole session.
June 2025 repair cafe
A repair cafe is a community event where volunteers repair items for people, while sharing skills. Tools are supplied by repairers and we have very limited supplies. If your repair needs parts, please bring them with you. Repairers can help with diagnosis and to determine which parts are required.
Our Repair Cafe will be happening on Saturday, 28 June from 2pm to 5pm.
We’ll post the repairer list on the Friday before the event. Any last minute changes will be posted on the Facebook event.
Bring along your broken and not working items for our volunteer repairers. Please note our ‘House Rules’.
Posted In: Repair Cafe
First Wednesday mending circle
On the first Wednesday of the month, bring your mending pile, some food to share and stories to tell. Sewing machines will be available but bring your own to guarantee a machine for the whole session.
July 2025 repair cafe
A repair cafe is a community event where volunteers repair items for people, while sharing skills. Tools are supplied by repairers and we have very limited supplies. If your repair needs parts, please bring them with you. Repairers can help with diagnosis and to determine which parts are required.
Our Repair Cafe will be happening on Saturday, 26 July from 2pm to 5pm.
We’ll post the repairer list on the Friday before the event. Any last minute changes will be posted on the Facebook event.
Bring along your broken and not working items for our volunteer repairers. Please note our ‘House Rules’.
Posted In: Repair Cafe
First Wednesday mending circle
On the first Wednesday of the month, bring your mending pile, some food to share and stories to tell. Sewing machines will be available but bring your own to guarantee a machine for the whole session.
August 2025 repair cafe
A repair cafe is a community event where volunteers repair items for people, while sharing skills. Tools are supplied by repairers and we have very limited supplies. If your repair needs parts, please bring them with you. Repairers can help with diagnosis and to determine which parts are required.
Our Repair Cafe will be happening on Saturday, 30 August from 2pm to 5pm.
We’ll post the repairer list on the Friday before the event. Any last minute changes will be posted on the Facebook event.
Bring along your broken and not working items for our volunteer repairers. Please note our ‘House Rules’.
Posted In: Repair Cafe
First Wednesday mending circle
On the first Wednesday of the month, bring your mending pile, some food to share and stories to tell. Sewing machines will be available but bring your own to guarantee a machine for the whole session.
September 2025 repair cafe
A repair cafe is a community event where volunteers repair items for people, while sharing skills. Tools are supplied by repairers and we have very limited supplies. If your repair needs parts, please bring them with you. Repairers can help with diagnosis and to determine which parts are required.
Our Repair Cafe will be happening on Saturday, 27 September from 2pm to 5pm.
We’ll post the repairer list on the Friday before the event. Any last minute changes will be posted on the Facebook event.
Bring along your broken and not working items for our volunteer repairers. Please note our ‘House Rules’.
Posted In: Repair Cafe
First Wednesday mending circle
On the first Wednesday of the month, bring your mending pile, some food to share and stories to tell. Sewing machines will be available but bring your own to guarantee a machine for the whole session.
October 2025 repair cafe
A repair cafe is a community event where volunteers repair items for people, while sharing skills. Tools are supplied by repairers and we have very limited supplies. If your repair needs parts, please bring them with you. Repairers can help with diagnosis and to determine which parts are required.
Our Repair Cafe will be happening on Saturday, 25 October from 2pm to 5pm.
We’ll post the repairer list on the Friday before the event. Any last minute changes will be posted on the Facebook event.
Bring along your broken and not working items for our volunteer repairers. Please note our ‘House Rules’.
Posted In: Repair Cafe
First Wednesday mending circle
On the first Wednesday of the month, bring your mending pile, some food to share and stories to tell. Sewing machines will be available but bring your own to guarantee a machine for the whole session.
November 2025 repair cafe
A repair cafe is a community event where volunteers repair items for people, while sharing skills. Tools are supplied by repairers and we have very limited supplies. If your repair needs parts, please bring them with you. Repairers can help with diagnosis and to determine which parts are required.
Our Repair Cafe will be happening on Saturday, 29 November from 2pm to 5pm.
We’ll post the repairer list on the Friday before the event. Any last minute changes will be posted on the Facebook event.
Bring along your broken and not working items for our volunteer repairers. Please note our ‘House Rules’.
Posted In: Repair Cafe
First Wednesday mending circle
On the first Wednesday of the month, bring your mending pile, some food to share and stories to tell. Sewing machines will be available but bring your own to guarantee a machine for the whole session.
February 2025 repair cafe
A repair cafe is a community event where volunteers repair items for people, while sharing skills. Tools are supplied by repairers and we have very limited supplies. If your repair needs parts, please bring them with you. Repairers can help with diagnosis and to determine which parts are required.
Our Repair Cafe will be happening on Saturday, 22 February from 2pm to 5pm.
We’ll post the repairer list on the Friday before the event. Any last minute changes will be posted on the Facebook event.
Bring along your broken and not working items for our volunteer repairers. Please note our ‘House Rules’.
Posted In: Repair Cafe
First Wednesday mending circle
On the first Wednesday of the month, bring your mending pile, some food to share and stories to tell. Sewing machines will be available but bring your own to guarantee a machine for the whole session.
First Wednesday mending circle
New for 2024, a monthly mending circle. On the first Wednesday of the month, bring your mending pile, some food to share and stories to tell. Sewing machines will be available but bring your own to guarantee a machine for the whole session.
November 2024 repair cafe
Our Repair Cafe will be happening on Saturday, 30 November from 2pm to 5pm.
We’ll post the repairer list on the Friday before the event. Any last minute changes will be posted on the Facebook event.
Bring along your broken and not working items for our volunteer repairers. Please note our ‘House Rules’.
Posted In: Repair Cafe
Open day
Join us for our open day. We’ll be answering questions about the Toolbox, demonstrating safe tool use and making snacks with our kitchen equipment.
First Wednesday mending circle
New for 2024, a monthly mending circle. On the first Wednesday of the month, bring your mending pile, some food to share and stories to tell. Sewing machines will be available but bring your own to guarantee a machine for the whole session.
Knife sharpening for beginners
About knives - types, uses and handling
How many knives does the average kitchen need?
How sharp is sharp?
Sharpening and testing for sharpness
Testing your skills
Tickets include a knife, a diamond sharpening stone and a leather strop. Register here.
First Wednesday mending circle
New for 2024, a monthly mending circle. On the first Wednesday of the month, bring your mending pile, some food to share and stories to tell. Sewing machines will be available but bring your own to guarantee a machine for the whole session.
September 2024 repair cafe
Our Repair Cafe will be happening on Saturday, 28 September from 2pm to 5pm.
We’ll post the repairer list on the Friday before the event. Any last minute changes will be posted on the Facebook event.
Bring along your broken and not working items for our volunteer repairers. Please note our ‘House Rules’.
Posted In: Repair Cafe
Knife sharpening for beginners - SOLD OUT
About knives - types, uses and handling
How many knives does the average kitchen need?
How sharp is sharp?
Sharpening and testing for sharpness
Testing your skills
Tickets include a knife, a diamond sharpening stone and a leather strop.
Saturday 21 September 2pm - 4:30pm
First Wednesday mending circle
New for 2024, a monthly mending circle. On the first Wednesday of the month, bring your mending pile, some food to share and stories to tell. Sewing machines will be available but bring your own to guarantee a machine for the whole session.
August 2024 repair cafe
Our Repair Cafe will be happening on Saturday, 31 August from 2pm to 5pm.
We’ll post the repairer list on the Friday before the event. Any last minute changes will be posted on the Facebook event.
Bring along your broken and not working items for our volunteer repairers. Please note our ‘House Rules’.
Posted In: Repair Cafe
Knife sharpening for beginners
About knives - types, uses and handling
How many knives does the average kitchen need?
How sharp is sharp?
Sharpening and testing for sharpness
Testing your skills
Tickets include a knife, a diamond sharpening stone and a leather strop.
Saturday 23 March 2pm - 4:30pm
First Wednesday mending circle
New for 2024, a monthly mending circle. On the first Wednesday of the month, bring your mending pile, some food to share and stories to tell. Sewing machines will be available but bring your own to guarantee a machine for the whole session.
July 2024 repair cafe
Our Repair Cafe will be happening on Saturday, 27 July from 2pm to 5pm.
We’ll post the repairer list on the Friday before the event. Any last minute changes will be posted on the Facebook event.
Bring along your broken and not working items for our volunteer repairers. Please note our ‘House Rules’.
Posted In: Repair Cafe
First Wednesday mending circle
New for 2024, a monthly mending circle. On the first Wednesday of the month, bring your mending pile, some food to share and stories to tell. Sewing machines will be available but bring your own to guarantee a machine for the whole session.
First Wednesday mending circle
New for 2024, a monthly mending circle. On the first Wednesday of the month, bring your mending pile, some food to share and stories to tell. Sewing machines will be available but bring your own to guarantee a machine for the whole session.
Knife sharpening for beginners
Our knife sharpening workshop is back, with improved kit. Registration includes a paring knife, diamond sharpening stone and leather strop. Link in the comments.
Tickets $60 for Toolbox members and $100 for non-members. Register through Humanitix.
First Wednesday mending circle
New for 2024, a monthly mending circle. On the first Wednesday of the month, bring your mending pile, some food to share and stories to tell. Sewing machines will be available but bring your own to guarantee a machine for the whole session.
First Wednesday mending circle
New for 2024, a monthly mending circle. On the first Wednesday of the month, bring your mending pile, some food to share and stories to tell. Sewing machines will be available but bring your own to guarantee a machine for the whole session.
Knife sharpening for beginners
The Toolbox presents everything you need to know about sharpening kitchen knives: what tools to use, how sharp is sharp enough and how to conquer forever that most difficult-to-cut fruit, the tomato.
By popular demand, Paul will be presenting a knife sharpening workshop this month. Bring a kitchen knife and learn how to sharpen it - and when to stop. You will hear about the dfiferent methods and tools that you can use as well as tips on the angle at which to sharpen. The session will wrap up with a shared freshly chopped salad. Registration fee includes a diamond sharpening stone.
Members $35
Non-members $60
First Wednesday mending circle
New for 2024, a monthly mending circle. On the first Wednesday of the month, bring your mending pile, some food to share and stories to tell. Sewing machines will be available but bring your own to guarantee a machine for the whole session.
Clone your favourite pants
In this workshop (held over two consecutive Tuesday evenings) Rachel Murphy will take you through cloning your favourite pants. You will create a pattern from your pants and use that pattern to create a new pair. You can keep the pattern to re-use as many times as you like.
Register via Humanitix.
First Wednesday mending circle
New for 2024, a monthly mending circle. On the first Wednesday of the month, bring your mending pile, some food to share and stories to tell. Sewing machines will be available but bring your own to guarantee a machine for the whole session.
November 2023 Repair Cafe
Our last Repair Cafe for the year will be happening on Saturday, 25th November from 2pm to 5pm.
We’ll post the repairer list on the Friday before the event.
Last minute changes will be posted on the Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/768104784411557/768117411076961/
Bring along your broken and not working items for our volunteer repairers. Please note our ‘House Rules’.