Do you have broken items at-home – clothes, small appliances, toys, electronics?
No need to throw them away!
Save your things from the landfill and your wallet from having to replace them.
Bring them to our repair café and learn how to fix them together with our volunteers. We have tools, materials, space to work on your item, and repair experts who will help you with your repair.
We have a special edition of our repair cafe that will take place at this year’s Dublin Maker.
Dublin Maker is a free to attend, community run event, which will be held on Saturday August 31st & Sunday September 1st 2024 in Richmond Barracks from 10 am until 6 pm.
Dublin Maker takes the form of a “show and tell” experience where inventors/makers sourced through an open call, will have an opportunity to showcase their creations at individual booths in a carnival atmosphere.
Makers range from tech enthusiasts to crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, artists, science clubs, students, authors and commercial exhibitors. They are of all ages and backgrounds, coming from all over Ireland and beyond.
Our Repair Cafe takes place on Sunday, the 1st of September from 10:30 – 13:00 at Richmond Barracks.
A repair cafe is a community gathering place where people can bring their broken items, such as appliances, clothing, bicycles, or electronics, to be repaired by skilled volunteers for free. The idea behind repair cafes is to promote sustainability and reduce waste by encouraging people to repair and reuse their belongings instead of throwing them away.
At a repair cafe, visitors can learn how to repair their items themselves or watch and learn from the volunteers. Repair cafes also offer a social atmosphere where people can connect with others who share their interest in repairing, reducing waste, and promoting sustainability.
Our passionate team of skilled volunteers will be on hand to help you fix everything from electronics and appliances to furniture and clothing, all while sharing valuable repair skills and promoting a sustainable lifestyle.
At our Repair Café , you can:
- Learn essential repair techniques from our expert makers and volunteers
- Discover the joy of fixing things and reducing waste in a collaborative, community-focused environment
- Connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about sustainability and the maker movement
So grab your broken treasures and join us for a day of mending, learning, and connection at Tog Hackerspace Repair Café at Dublin Maker. Together, we can build a more sustainable future and celebrate the power of repair!
If we can’t fix your items, we will do our best to make suggestions on where to get spare parts or the best recycling options for you to continue your journey of repair.
What objects can you bring in?
- Clothes and accessories
- Toys
- Small electrical appliances and electronics
- Small furniture
… and many other things!
Safety (PAT) testing for electrical devices will be available.
Where? – Richmond Barracks
When? – Sunday, September 1st, 10:30 am – 1 pm