Funded by Beyond the Page, Madison Public Library is host Care & Repair. The series runs August 18th - November 9th and focuses on exploring the intersection of community mending, upcycling, repair, and the rich history and tradition surrounding it.
Upcoming Events in this Series
Sam and his dad Chick will share about their 3,600 mile journey from Oregon to New Jersey on bicycles. Over 42 days, they pushed through harrowing weather, crossed mountains, and stopped at lots…
Learn simple hardwood chair repair! In this class Sylvie will walk through the basics of chair structure, talk about why different parts fail, and demonstrate how to make simple repairs…
Is your Big Bossy missing an ear? Lambie sprung a stuffing leak? Pato the Duck have a hole in his wing? Christina can help you learn to visually mend your most precious stuffed friend…
In this class, you will learn about the traditional Korean patchwork technique, Jogakbo. With a traditional Korean fabric, Nobang, you’ll learn to make a colorful butterfly using a hand…
Learn simple hardwood chair repair! In this class Sylvie will walk through the basics of chair structure, talk about why different parts fail, and demonstrate how to make simple repairs…
In this program, you will learn how to visibly mend clothing with holes using patches and embroidery floss. Visible mending is an ornamental approach to repairing an item. Rather than…
Learn simple hardwood chair repair! In this class Sylvie will walk through the basics of chair structure, talk about why different parts fail, and demonstrate how to make simple repairs…
THIS CLASS IS CANCELLED. Another class has been added on September 21, 2024 from 10am -12pm.
Is your Big Bossy missing an ear? Lambie sprung a…
So many home repair projects begin and end with one easy-to-use, yet intimidating power tool - the drill. Demystify drills and drivers in this beginner class where you’ll learn the basic…
In this class, you will learn about the traditional Korean patchwork technique, Jogakbo. With a traditional Korean fabric, Nobang, you’ll learn to make a colorful butterfly using a hand…
Past Events in this Series
Three local bike organizations are coming together to offer minor bike repairs during this 3-hour clinic. Bring your bike, and drop in for this informative session on bike maintenance.…
In this program, you will learn how to visibly mend clothing with holes using patches and embroidery floss. Visible mending is an ornamental approach to repairing an item. Rather…
In this class, you will learn about the traditional Korean patchwork technique, Jogakbo. With a traditional Korean fabric, Nobang, you’ll learn to make a colorful butterfly using a hand…
Three local bike organizations are coming together to offer minor bike repairs during this 2.5-hour clinic. Bring your bike, and drop in for this informative session on bike maintenance…
Little, medium and big geniuses wanted!
Let’s explore our challenges and discover ways of caring for our environment while we put hands on reclaimed materials to build…
Two local bike organizations are coming together to offer minor bike repairs during this 2-hour clinic. Bring your bike, and drop in for this informative session on bike maintenance.…
Is your Big Bossy missing an ear? Lambie sprung a stuffing leak? Pato the Duck have a hole in his wing? Christina can help you learn to visually mend your most precious stuffed friend…