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Re-X Clinic: Draft Away - DYI Door Draft Stopper

This collage shows five different types of fabric draft stoppers placed at the base of doors. The stoppers are in various shapes and designs, including one with a dog shape, a green plush with a face, and several cylindrical styles featuring patterns like birds, plaid, and floral prints.
Introductory - No experience required
Age Requirement : 18+ and minors 13+ with Guardian Supervision

Welcome back to re-X Clinic series where we reduce, reuse, redesign, reclaim materials before recycling or sending tired items to landfills. This month we are gathering to make door draft stoppers from materials available at MakeHaven

Winter is coming, heating bill is about to go up... or is it? Reduce cold draft under your door using readily available scraps at MakeHaven. Let's meet to make a simple door draft stopper with materials from the textile area, and stuffing from the wood shop. 
 

 

When
Monday November 18th, 2024 from  6:00 PM to  9:00 PM
Location
MakeHaven
770 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06510
United States
Contact
Event Fee(s)
Registration Fee $5.00

Reservation: Necchi HD22 Portable Sewing Machine (1 of 2)

Reservation: Necchi HD22 Portable Sewing Machine (2 of 2)

Reservation: Group Activity Space (Lower Level)

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Accessibility

Our facilities undergo periodic reviews to maximize ADA compliance. We offer accessible bathrooms, elevators, and wide walkways. In tool usage, we aim for universal access and work individually to adapt tools for safe usage as necessary. If you anticipate needing an adaptation to participate in this event or have further questions, please contact us at events@makehaven.org.