Sharpen Workshops

Struggling to keep track of all your cards? Join us for a brand new workshop and make your own leather bi-fold wallet. In this 3 hour workshop, you'll learn fundamental leather-working techniques as you cut, dye, and stitch your own wallet that you can take home and use forever!

Spots will fill up quickly so book your spot now by visiting:
https://sharpenskills.ca/ateliers/crafts/make-leather-bifold-wallet/

You can find us all week at the Toronto Home Show!

On the program:
- Make a small cutting board
- Create your own plant stand
- Bike repair workshop
- Renovation demonstrations

Don’t be shy, come by and say hello! 👋

New Stained Glass Workshop Coming Up!
Want to explore stained glass techniques while creating a unique piece?

In this 9-hour workshop (3 sessions of 3 hours each), you’ll make your own Photo Booth Frame, with a wide selection of colors to personalize your piece.

The only thing you need to bring? A favorite photo and your enthusiasm to learn by creating with your own hands!

To book your workshop:
https://sharpenskills.ca/workshops/crafts/stained-glass-course-create-photo-booth-frame/

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Open House and helped make the day such a success!

We were so happy to see the space full of creativity, curiosity, and great energy. A special thanks to our talented artisans for leading the workshops and sharing their passion.

It truly meant a lot to celebrate this moment with you. We can’t wait to welcome you back and continue building this community together.

January was full of great moments at Sharpen!

Students from University of Toronto – Victoria College Campus Life took part in a wide range of workshops from woodworking and furniture building to clothing repair and renovation skills.

Seeing them create, experiment, and leave with new confidence and hands-on skills was truly rewarding.

Huge kudos to the students, and thank you for making this inspiring initiative possible! 🙌

This new year is all about fun and independence! 🛠️

Discover our renovation workshops, whether you’re a beginner or already have some experience, Zoe, our renovation expert and skilled craftswoman, will guide you through every step so you can leave feeling confident and ready to tackle your own projects.

Whether it’s fixing, repairing, upgrading, or learning new skills, these workshops are designed to help you build real know-how.
Who knows, you might even catch the renovation bug and start upgrading everything in sight! 😄

For more information:
https://sharpenskills.ca/classes/renovation-workshops-toronto/

Want to learn the basics of woodworking while creating your very own cutting board? 🪵

In this 3-hour workshop, you’ll discover how to use a variety of machines to work with wood and personalize your own piece. You’ll learn how to glue solid wood, plane your project, drill holes, round edges with a router, sand to perfection, and protect your creation for the long term!

Warning: the smell of fresh wood can be addictive! 😍

https://sharpenskills.ca/workshops/woodworking/diy-woodworking-make-cutting-board/

Ever wondered how to build a drywall wall from start to finish?
In our brand-new renovation workshop, Zoe, our renovation master, will teach you all the essential skills: assembling a wall, taping and mudding, creating a smooth invisible finish, and even installing mouldings.

Learn, build, and level up your DIY confidence!

https://sharpenskills.ca/workshops/renovation-diy/learn-how-tbuild-gypsum-wall/

Looking to learn new skills in embroidery, crochet, or even knitting?
With Sofia, our master of all things yarn, you’ll discover the essential techniques and get plenty of pro tips along the way. Whether you want to make a cozy scarf, a winter sweater, or simply create decorative pieces, these workshops are perfect!

A wonderful way to explore a calm and creative activity during the winter season 🪡

Discover all our sewing workshops: https://sharpenskills.ca/workshops/sewing/dates/