Stearns History Museum teamed up with 510 Art Lab to host their first-ever Fix-It Clinic on Friday, March 28, in partnership with Reuse Minnesota. This free community event offered a fantastic opportunity for individuals to have their textiles and household items repaired by skilled volunteers.
At check-in, participants provided details about their items and any issues they were experiencing. After weighing the items (to track how much waste was kept out of the landfill), they were paired with a volunteer fixer or mender. Together, they worked to diagnose problems and find creative ways to restore the items, with participants getting hands-on, disassembling and assisting with repairs.
A big thank you to Handyman's Inc. for generously donating supplies and tools, and to 510 Art Lab for hosting the event.
Upcoming Fix-It Clinics:
- June (date TBD)
- August 15, 2025 | 1-4pm | Whitney Senior Center
- November 14, 2025 | 4-7pm | Sherburne History Center
This event was made possible by funding from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s Statewide Waste Reduction and Reuse grant, supporting our shared commitment to sustainability and waste reduction in the community.
