On Monday, Feb. 12, the Southern Utah University Thunderworks Makerspace will host its first ever “Fix-it Clinic.” From 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., students are encouraged to bring their broken items to Room 106 in the Engineering and Technology building to be coached on how to repair their damaged belongings.
Students who wish to use the tools in the space must take a training course on the specific equipment they plan to use, but a repair coach will be present at Monday’s clinic to help students learn. The space has woodworking, metalworking and other design tools such as sewing machines and 3D printers. This event is “designed to empower participants to become better stewards of their material belongings,” according to the event description.
Benjamin Cozzens and Anna Edler are SUU students who have worked together to produce this event since last year. They felt there was a great need for students to utilize the resources of the Makerspace.
“I worked in the Makerspace here, and I came to realize how much the Makerspace is such a sustainability resource, and I wanted to bring attention to that,” said Cozzens.
While at the clinic, students will be given the resources to repair their personal items like dressers, clothing or appliances. Event organizers hope that the event will inspire attendees to come in on their own time as well. The goal is to familiarize students with the tools at their disposal on campus.
“I would love for people to make things…[that are] more useful.” Cozzens continued.
For the rest of the semester, the Fix-it Clinic will be held on the second Monday of every month from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Makerspace can also be used for personal projects. Additional information about the Fix-it Clinic and the Makerspace can be found on the Thunderworks Makerspace page.
Author: Caden Wiegman
Photographer: Caden Wiegman
Editor: Lily Brunson
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