• Fix-it Clinics
• Fix-It Volunteer Form
• Fix-It Clinic Registration Form

Fix-it Clinics

Presented in collaboration with Duluth Folk School, Duluth MakerSpace, and Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps.

Photo by Duluth Folk School

Just because it’s broken doesn’t mean it belongs in the trash can! Whether it’s cracked, torn, stained, missing a piece, or just not working properly, broken things can be made good as new with the right skills and tools. Resource Renew is partnering with the Duluth Folk School and Duluth MakerSpace to host Fixit Clinics where you can learn how to fix your stuff!

What is a Fix-it Clinic?

Fixit Clinics are events where volunteers with repair skills give free, guided assistance to help you troubleshoot and fix your broken household items. Volunteers specialize in a variety of repair skills, including electronics and small appliances, woodworking and furniture, watches and jewelry, clothing and upholstery, sports and outdoor gear, ceramics, artwork, and more!

• Sign up in advance to be paired with a skilled volunteer. Fill out a registration form (now accepting registrations for Saturday, May 16th) or call 218-722-3336 to reserve a time slot and make sure our volunteers are prepared with the right tools and materials to help! Walk-ins welcome but not guaranteed a time slot.
• There’s no guarantee your item can be fixed. If it can’t be repaired during the event or requires specialty parts, we’ll help connect you to local professionals or other resources to get your item back in working order.
• Practice taking something apart. Kids welcome! The tinker table has hands-on opportunities to try something new!

Accepted Items

• Small appliances, furniture, electronics, watches, jewelry, clothing, textiles, sporting gear, outdoor gear, tools, ceramics, artwork, toys and more!
• Items must fit through a standard doorway
• Small engines are only accepted when the clinic is at Duluth MakerSpace
• No firearms
• Items must not be actively leaking fluids of any kind (please drain leaks in advance!)

Upcoming Clinics

Fix-It Clinics run from 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. on the following Saturdays in 2026:

• January 10, Duluth Folk School
• March 14, Duluth Folk School
• May 16, Duluth MakerSpace (small engines welcome!)
• July 11, Duluth Folk School
• September 19, Duluth MakerSpace (small engines welcome!)
• November 14, Duluth Folk School

Volunteer your Skills!

Seeking repairers of all specialties and skill levels! Fix-It Clinic volunteers help guide participants in fixing their broken items, identifying what’s wrong and teaching valuable repair skills. Bring your own tools & equipment, and you’ll be reimbursed for consumable materials. Even if you’ve never fixed anything before, the Fix-It Clinic welcomes volunteer greeters to orient participants and keep the event running smoothly! Volunteers receive training and orientation in the hour before each Clinic and can enjoy free coffee and $10 towards Dovetail Cafe menu items (for events held at other locations, refreshments will be provided instead).

Fill out a volunteer form or call 218-722-3336 to tell us about your skills and availability.

Questions?

Email us at info@resourcerenew.com or call 218-722-3336 to learn more.

Photo by Duluth Folk School