WE ARE PARANDUSKELDERCREATIVE FIXERSCHANGEMAKERSEMPOWERING PEOPLE

STUFF WE DO

Paranduskelder wants a world that is wholesome and free from the trash. To approach this, we created a place where everyone can acquire the skills and willingness to take the act of repairing the world into their own hands. Come and participate in creating a repair culture in Tartu and learn something new.

REPAIR STOP

Broken earphones, cell phone screen, favorite toy, hole in a sock or perhaps deep inside your soul? Repair Stop helps You out! Come and get help by professional repairers with your broken everyday items! Professional repairers will give you tips, so you can become a better repairer yourself. Tuesday is textile/clothing, Wednesday electronics and Thursday bikes and general repairs (toys, dishes, plastic things etc.)

ROOM RENTAL

Paranduskelder offers a cozy environment for organizing various events, trainings and workshops. Rooms are decorated using secondhand furniture and reused or upcycled objects. The capacity depends on the type of event, going up to 30 people. We use the rental income to fund the popularization of repair culture and we appreciate if the event's organized here are environmentally friendly.

WORKSHOPS

From time to time we organize special courses, lectures and events about repairing, maintenance and upgrading things - all with the purpose to give people skills to be more sustainable, community-oriented and resilient in their lives. It is possible to book a workshop only for your group. We are open for collaborations with all enthusiasts.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Paranduskelder offers students educational programs on circular economy and sustainability. Extending the life of objects, environmentally friendly behavior and repairing are some important topics that we keep in mind in what we do. We want students to have the opportunity to visit us and think creatively about these topics.

UPCOMING EVENTS

November 26: Wet Felting Boot Insoles

Torm Parts teaches how to make warm boot insoles from wet felt.

November 27: Repairing Headphones

Under the guidance of Raul Valge, participants can fix their own headphones with various spare parts.

December 4: Repairing Fairy Lights

Henrik Ostrov helps repair light chains and Christmas lights. Repairs can be made to models that plug into the wall with an adapter (not remote-controlled versions).

December 7, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Aparaaditehas Christmas Market

Torm Parts guides participants in sewing reflectors and Mikk teaches woodworking to make candle holders.

December 10: Darning Woolen Clothes

Kail Kuresoo conducts a traditional felting workshop for wool items.

December 14, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM: Metalworking Workshop

Under the guidance of Szabo Rubin, participants will make brass right angles. The workshop introduces the principles of precision and teaches the use of files, drills, and hacksaws.

December 17: Drink and Repair.

Former bartenders Marta and Mikk will help concoct colorful cocktails.

December 19: Indoor Plant Pot Making

Mikk teaches how to make a six-sided indoor plant pot from quality plywood.

OUR TEAM

We are always open to new ideas and proposals from like-minded enthusiasts. You want to become a volunteer, host an event, or start your own workshop series? Don’t hesitate to contact us!

  • TORM PARTS
    Marketing
    Having proven himself as a champion within our repair heroes, Torm has also taken on the role of marketing. Having already been involved in…
  • LAURI MEI
    Finance / Sales / Room rentals
    lauri@paranda.ee
    +372 5323 5013
    Co-founder, professional wood technologists, Lauri has been previously in charge of running a community maker space and has a wide range of DIY skills.

REPAIR HEROES

Get to know our repair heroes and visit them with your broken things during open hours.

  • Ilmar Part
    Bike repairer
  • Kail Kuresoo
    Sewing
  • Mikk Peebo
    General repair
  • Urmas Kriit
    Electronics
  • Torm Parts
    Sewing

HELP US TO CREATE A BETTER WORLD.

Become a Repair Hero, get in touch with the team, and let’s start working together. We’re always happy to meet new people and realities. Drop us an email with your ideas and we’ll come back to you as soon as possible. 

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HOW TO FIND US.

MTÜ Paranduskelder
The Widget Factory (corner of Kastani and Riia street), Kastani 42, Tartu, Estonia
+372 53235013
Tuesday to Thursday - 5 PM to 9 PM