Fixit Clinics are fun, hands-on events that demystify technology, empower people with simple repair know-how, and push back against the norms of our unsustainable disposable culture. As part of the growing global Right to Repair movement, these clinics invite us to think critically about our relationship to consumption and demonstrate how repair is a way to reduce the global burdens related to resource extraction and waste.

Volunteer Fixit Coaches at this particular event will assist with:

• Sewing and textile mending

• Re-fashioning and altering 

• Sewing machine troubleshooting

• Industrial sewing machine repair

• Electrical testing and repair

• Mechanical (small appliances and motors)

• Furniture repair (carry-in size; no large pieces please)

If you would like to participate please email Emma at emma@homeresource.org, or go to this link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10MlhMb0-H7CZVqf0Wav9Pkhibb0FLD5MxmM7N11SwMA/edit. (Walk-ins are welcome, but registering is preferred.)

Here are some tips for a successful Fixit experience:

• Bring the broken item with all parts necessary to recreate the symptoms

• Bring any parts and tools you already own that might be helpful 

• Come ready to clearly describe what’s wrong and what you’ve tried

• Come eager to learn and to share your skills and knowledge with others  

Other important stuff:

• Please understand that we cannot guarantee your item will be repaired; not all coaches are experts.

• Please bring carry-in items only (no large appliances, large engines, furniture, etc.).

• Hooray for our volunteer Fixit Coaches! Without them this event would not be possible. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer Fixit Coach, please email emma@homeresource.org