Adult Classes & Workshops

Our classes and workshops offer fun, friendly, and accessible bike education to people 18 years old and up! Whether you’re interested in a seven-week bike repair course, or a one-time workshop, we have something for everyone!

Classes take place in the Bike Works Warehouse (3715 S Hudson St #111, Lower Level East Entrance, Seattle, WA 98118). Masks are encouraged to protect those most vulnerable in our community, but they are not required in our space.

Due to the high demand for class series, starting April 21st 2026 we are moving our registration system from open enrollment to a lottery system. Sign-up for the lottery will remain open for 2 days starting at 2pm, after which folks will be notified of the results. Recipients will have a week to register for the class, after which any unclaimed registrations will be returned to our reservation system to select other applicants. Lottery applicants who do not receive a registration link will have increased odds for the next lottery signup, provided the signup information remains consistent between sign-ups.

We open registration for workshops and classes quarterly. If you do not see a registration button next to a class below, please check back later!

Our 2026 Season schedule will be posted this fall. We will offer two BR201, two BR101 (open enrollment), one BR101 (TWIG), and one BR101 (BIPOC).

Can’t sign up for a workshop or bike repair class? Check out our Open Shop program, which happens every 2nd & 4th Saturday from 1-5pm, year-round!

NOTE: As of Feb 2025, Friday Open Shops are cancelled until further notice.

Class Tuition

All of our programming is pay what you can afford, with options to offset the full cost by volunteering at Bike Works.

Workshops

Workshops are a great way to learn about your bike without committing to a seven-week bike repair course. Participants will focus on one topic, and should bring in their own (non-electric) bike. If you are unable to bring your bike, Bike Works is happy to provide one for you.

A limited selection of tools, replacement parts and accessories will be available for purchase at workshops, however, we might not have everything you need. Students are encouraged to bring in their own parts if they are looking to replace anything specific, or email their instructor beforehand. We will do our best to accommodate you and your bike!

Upcoming Workshops

Please check back later for more workshops!

Bike Repair 101

In this 7 week series, you will learn how to fix flats, adjust both rim and disc brakes, adjust gears, and basic on-the-ride repairs. Participants will work on bikes provided by Bike Works, and may work on their own bikes during the last class. After you build your wrenching skills, bring your bike to our Open Shop community repair space to give your bike the tune-up it deserves, or attend our Volunteer Repair Parties to help Bike Works repair bikes that we donate back out into the community. All registrations open on this page around 2pm on the date listed unless specified otherwise.

Upcoming 101 Class Dates

Bike Repair 201

This 7 week course is intended for graduates of Bike Repair 101 and folks who have spent time honing their skills through volunteer hours, or experience at-home or on-the-job. Students should already be proficient in fixing flat tires, and adjusting gears and brakes. All registrations open around 2pm on this page on the date listed unless specified otherwise.

In this class series, you will learn:

• Advanced brake and gear adjustments
• Wheel truing and building
• Headset and bottom bracket service
• Advanced troubleshooting techniques

Students will receive a copy of the Park Tool Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair. This course will involve 30-45 minutes of reading per week outside of class time.

Upcoming 201 Class Dates

Class Tuition & Work Trade

All of our programming is pay what you can afford, with options to offset the full cost by volunteering at Bike Works. Students will have six months (from the date that their bike repair class begins) to complete their work trade (e.g., if you signed up for a Bike Repair 101 course that starts on March 1, 2025, you have until Sep 1, 2025 to complete your work trade volunteer hours). Not sure how many work trade hours you still owe? Check your volunteer hours here!

If you have not completed your work trade hours within the allotted time, you will be asked to pay the remainder of our full cost tuition. Please contact us if you are unable to volunteer and/or pay the remaining tuition and we will be happy to accommodate you!

If you don’t have time to commit to volunteer through the work trade program, you can also “name your price” and simply pay the amount you can afford. No students will be denied access due to lack of funds.

Below is an example of our tuition for Bike Repair 101. Each two hour class is valued at $50, and most classes will have one instructor per three students. 201 may cost more due to class supplies and more class time. The prices listed below include sales tax: