Repair Cafe Collective

About

We’re all about fixing, not throwing. I want kids to catch the repair bug and see how much fun it is to solve things with their own hands. Our online space is for ages 8 to 14, and honestly, it’s not some boring lecture - we jump in, get our hands messy, and learn by actually doing.

What Kids Learn Here

• Home electrics: basics of circuits, fixing lamps and irons, even a bit of soldering.
• Gadgets: troubleshooting laptops, mobiles, and whatnot - simple stuff you can actually use.
• Bicycles: cleaning, greasing, brake and tire fixes. No fancy gear needed.
• Clothes: hand sewing, patching, and upcycling (making old tees cool again).

How It Works

• Live sessions on Google Meet, with real repair champs guiding everyone step by step.
• It’s super interactive - everyone’s in it together, making mistakes, nailing repairs, and sometimes just laughing when things don’t go as planned. That’s the point.

Choose Your Tinkering Style

• Tinker Kinder: multi-session DIY repair workshops for children, perfect if your kid wants to dig deep and keep tinkering.
• Tinker Time: single interactive online tinkering session, just a couple of hours focused on one skill.

If your kid is curious, has a device and decent internet, and wants to try something new, they’ll fit right in. If a repair flops, no worries - “repair maadi!” (give it a try!) is what we say.