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LANCASTER WORKSHOP
& TOOL LIBRARY

Stewardship is the heart of all we do! Stewardship for our neighbors, for our historic community, for our planet, and for YOU, Lancaster! The Lancaster Workshop & Tool Library is a community-focused workshop where we teach essential skilled trades to participants of all backgrounds, from residents hesitant about their first DIY project to aspiring tradespeople seeking to develop new skills.

Join us on our journey of resource sharing, skill development, and community building.

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Workshops & EVENTS

Hands-on classes in stained glass, plaster, carpentry, and more — all taught by local craftspeople with heart and skill.

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Tool
Library

Shared access to professional-grade tools for home repairs, community builds, and creative projects, so no one has to go it alone.

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weLCOMING SPACE

A gently held community for makers, learners, and neighbors. We welcome everyone, especially those exploring new paths.

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INTERGENERATIONAL MENTORSHIP

We believe in learning across generations. Our programs pair experienced tradespeople with young learners to pass down knowledge the old-fashioned way by doing.

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CENTRAL LOCATION

Right in the heart of Lancaster, we’re accessible by bike, bus, or foot and always happy to share a tool or a story.

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SAFETY PROTOCL

We prioritize safety, clarity, and mutual respect for all people, from our protocols to our zero-tolerance policy for unsafe actions and/or hate speech. Everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, and welcome.

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