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Learn simple hardwood chair repair! In this class Sylvie will walk through the basics of chair structure, talk about why different parts fail, and demonstrate how to make simple repairs for common issues like loose spindles or wiggly legs. Repairs will be demonstrated with a drill, screws, glue, dowels, hammer, nails, and creative problem solving. Extend the life of solid wood chairs and learn how to fix things!

This class is recommended for adults. 

This program is part of the Care & Repair program series, which is made possible thanks to support from Beyond the Page, National Endowment for the Humanities and Madison Community Foundation. See all upcoming programs at madpl.org/careandrepair.

About the artist: Sylvie Rosenthal received a BFA from RIT’s School for American Crafts in Woodworking, and received a MFA in sculpture from the UW-Madison. She owns and operates Lower Astronomy Studios, a woodworking, design, and sculpture studio in Madison. Sylvie teaches woodworking and design thinking in many settings, nationally at university, college programs, and craft schools, and in the local community with Madison Public Library. Visit her website to learn more: https://www.lowerastronomystudios.com/

The Madison Writing Assistance (MWA) program offers free, one-to-one writing support for community members at library branches throughout the city. Our friendly, experienced writing coaches are happy to help with writing projects across a wide range of genres, including resumes, cover letters, application essays, grant proposals, fiction writing, memoirs, and more.

Schedule an appointment online with the link below, by phone, or in person.

MWA services are made possible through generous donations from the Evjue Foundation and UW Anonymous Fund, along with administrative and program support from the UW-Madison English Department, the UW-Madison Writing Center, and our Library and neighborhood center partners.

The Madison Writing Assistance (MWA) program offers free, one-to-one writing support for community members at library branches throughout the city. Our friendly, experienced writing coaches are happy to help with writing projects across a wide range of genres, including resumes, cover letters, application essays, grant proposals, fiction writing, memoirs, and more.

Schedule an appointment online with the link below, by phone, or in person.

MWA services are made possible through generous donations from the Evjue Foundation and UW Anonymous Fund, along with administrative and program support from the UW-Madison English Department, the UW-Madison Writing Center, and our Library and neighborhood center partners.

The Madison Writing Assistance (MWA) program offers free, one-to-one writing support for community members at library branches throughout the city. Our friendly, experienced writing coaches are happy to help with writing projects across a wide range of genres, including resumes, cover letters, application essays, grant proposals, fiction writing, memoirs, and more.

Schedule an appointment online with the link below, by phone, or in person.

MWA services are made possible through generous donations from the Evjue Foundation and UW Anonymous Fund, along with administrative and program support from the UW-Madison English Department, the UW-Madison Writing Center, and our Library and neighborhood center partners.