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. No registration required. Feel free to bring your wooden chair, and we'll repair as many as we can.


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 Sylvie's website to learn more: https://www.lowerastronomystudios.com