Household Heroes: Power Tool Basics

From From: 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM

At Fishers Parks: Maker Playground

8100 E 106th Street, Ste. 150, Fishers, IN 46038

https://www.playfishers.com/614/Household-Heroes

$25

Sadie Hunter (she/her) / (317) 595-3150, makerplayground@fishers.in.us

Are you a novice when it comes to household repairs and maintenance? Would you like to avoid calling a handy-man when something goes wrong at home? Fishers Parks' Maker Playground Household Heroes classes are designed to provide you with instruction and the skills to fix simple household projects on your own. Expect to learn how to repair drywall, plumbing fixes, basic electrical wiring, tool usage, and more!

No Maker Playground membership required. This class is open to all regardless of skill and expertise! We will supply all necessary tools and instruction.  All classes are $25 for participants. All classes run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. See schedule below. Learn more and sign up HERE.

🛠 December 11: Power Tool Basics
Learn your way around common household power tools in this session. We’ll break down how each tool works and what types of home projects can be completed with these tools. All materials provIded. No Maker Playground Membership required, but registration required.
• When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2024
• Where: Maker Playground (8100 E. 106th Street, Suite 150, Fishers, IN 46038)
• Cost: $25

🚽 January 15: Toilet Trouble
In this session, learn how to fix a running or leaking toilet, install a fill valve, flush valve, and flapper, adjust the float screw, and recognize and fix common problems. All materials provIded. No Maker Playground Membership required, but registration required.
• When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2025
• Where: Maker Playground (8100 E. 106th Street, Suite 150, Fishers, IN 46038)
• Cost: $25

🖼 February 12: Picture Hanging
In this session, learn how to: hang picture frames, mirrors, and floating shelves, find studs in wall, hang one-point frames, two-point frames, and anchors, level pictures and keep from swinging. All materials provided. No Maker Playground Membership required, but registration required.
• When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2025
• Where: Maker Playground (8100 E. 106th Street, Suite 150, Fishers, IN 46038)
• Cost: $25

🖌 March 12: Drywall Patch & Repair
Become a pro at making drywall repairs of all sizes in your home. Learn the basics of patching drywall, what and how to cut materials, plaster and drywall mud, and more! All materials provided. No Maker Playground Membership required, but registration required.
• When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2025
• Where: Maker Playground (8100 E. 106th Street, Suite 150, Fishers, IN 46038)
• Cost: $25

🚪 April 16: Doorknob & Lockset Installation
Learn how to install doorknobs and locksets using the following tools: drills, chisels and hammers, screwdrivers, levels, and a tape measure and pencil. All materials provided. No Maker Playground Membership is required, but registration is required.
• When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2025
• Where: Maker Playground (8100 E. 106th Street, Suite 150, Fishers, IN 46038)
• Cost: $25

🔌 May 14: Simple Electrical Wiring
Learn by completing a simple wiring project like outlets or dimmer switches using the following tools: wire cutters/strippers, screwdrivers, and receptacle testers. All materials provided. No Maker Playground Membership required, but registration required.
• When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2025
• Where: Maker Playground (8100 E. 106th Street, Suite 150, Fishers, IN 46038)
• Cost: $25

🪚 June 11: Cut & Install Molding
Learn how to cut and install various types of molding including crown, casing, baseboard, and stop molding. All materials provided. No Maker Playground Membership required, but registration required.
• When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2025
• Where: Maker Playground (8100 E. 106th Street, Suite 150, Fishers, IN 46038)
• Cost: $25

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