Workshops
We offer affordable workshops that are open to our members and the general public. Pre-registration is required and can be done via the specific workshop links below. New workshops and dates are being added all the time, so check back often! You can also subscribe to our e-newsletter for regular updates.
For further descriptions of our various Workshop series, please see the Workshop Rundown.
Event or workshop sold out? If the workshop you desire is full, you are welcome to add your name to the waitlist; if any participant drops out before the event you will be contacted to offer the spot. You may prefer to pick a different date for the same workshop, or try a different workshop.
Email us (info@vancouvertoollibrary.com) for waitlist inquiries, for new workshop updates, or to pitch a workshop idea.
2026 Workshops
Click on the name of the workshop and it will direct you to its registration website where you’ll find more details including location and instructor. All costs listed are subject to applicable taxes at checkout.
Winter 2026
| Date | Workshop | Time | Location | Cost |
| Jan-08 & Jan-15 | Leatherwork 101 | 6:30 PM-9:30 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $150 |
| Jan-20 | Moss Ball Workshop | 6:00 PM-8:00 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $50 |
| Jan-23 | Linocut Printmaking | 6:15 PM-8:15 PM | Douglas Park Community Centre | $60 |
| Jan-27 & Feb-3 | Leather Tote Bag | 6:30 PM-9:30 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $170 |
| Jan-29 | Leatherwork Drop-in | 6:30 PM-9:30 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | No cost for previous leatherwork participants |
| Feb-13 | Linocut Printmaking | 6:15 PM-8:15 PM | Douglas Park Community Centre | $60 |
| Feb-17 | Leatherwork: Belt | 6:00 PM-8:00 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $97 |
| Feb-24 | Leatherwork: Dog Leash and Collar | 6:00 PM-8:00 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $95 |
| Feb-26 | Leatherwork Drop-in | 6:30 PM-9:30 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | No cost for previous leatherwork participants |
| Mar-02 | Linocut Printmaking | 6:15 PM-8:15 PM | Douglas Park Community Centre | $60 |
| Mar-03 | Moss Ball Workshop | 6:00 PM-8:00 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $50 |
| Mar-10 | Leatherwork: Belt | 6:00 PM-9:00 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $97 |
| Mar-12 & Mar-19 | Leatherwork 101 | 6:30 PM-9:30 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $150 |
| Mar-26 | Leatherwork Drop-in | 6:30 PM-9:30 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | No cost for previous leatherwork participants |
Spring 2026
Registration begins on March 12 at 7:00pm
| Date | Workshop | Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tue, Apr 14 | Leatherwork: Belt | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $97 |
| Tue, Apr 21 | Linocut Printmaking | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $60 |
| Tue, Apr 28 | Leatherwork: Dog Leash and Collar | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $95 |
| Thu, Apr 30 | Leatherwork Drop-in | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $0 |
| Tue, May 5 | Moss Ball Workshop | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $50 |
| Tue, May 12 | Linocut Printmaking | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $60 |
| Thu, May 14 Thu, May 21 | Leather Tote Bag | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $170 |
| Tue, May 26 | Leatherwork: Belt | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $97 |
| Thu, May 28 | Leatherwork Drop-in | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $0 |
| Tue, Jun 2 | Moss Ball Workshop | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $50 |
| Tue, Jun 9 | Leatherwork: Dog Leash and Collar | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $95 |
| Thu, Jun 11 Thu, Jun 18 | Leather Tote Bag | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $170 |
| Tue, Jun 16 | Linocut Printmaking | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $60 |
| Thu, Jun 25 | Leatherwork Drop-in | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $0 |
| Tue, Jun 30 | Leatherwork: Belt | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $97 |
SUMMER 2026
Registration begins on March 12 at 7:00pm
| Date | Workshop Name | Time | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jul 7 | Leatherwork: Dog Leash and Collar | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $95 |
| Tue, Jul 14 | Linocut Printmaking | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $60 |
| Tue, Jul 21 | Moss Ball Workshop | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $50 |
| Tue, Jul 28 | Leatherwork: Belt | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $97 |
| Thu, Jul 30 | Leatherwork Drop-in | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $0 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | Moss Ball Workshop | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $50 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | Leatherwork: Dog Leash and Collar | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $95 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | Linocut Printmaking | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $60 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | Leatherwork Drop-in | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Trout Lake Community Centre | $0 |