Got a wobbly chair, loose table, or piece of furniture that just doesn’t feel solid anymore? Bring it with you.
In this Household Heroes workshop, we’ll focus on diagnosing and repairing common furniture issues like wobble, loose joints, stripped screws, and general wear. Participants are encouraged to bring a small furniture item in need of repair, such as a chair, stool, or side table. We’ll also have sample pieces on hand to practice on if you’d rather not transport something from home.
You’ll learn how furniture is constructed, why certain failures happen over time, and which repairs are safe and worthwhile to tackle yourself. The goal is to leave with practical skills you can apply to furniture you already own—and the confidence to fix issues before replacing pieces entirely.
No prior experience required. All tools and materials are provided.
This program is FREE to current Maker Space Members (use coupon: Member) or $25 for non-members. Space is limited.
Meet your instructor: MARANDA LUJAJOHNSON
Maranda is a multidisciplinary artist and maker with a background in ceramics, drawing, and graphic design. She earned her degrees from Herron School of Art and Design at IUPUI and has since worked across mediums — from painting and sculpture to custom furniture design.
Maranda co-founded a design & fabrication business she runs with her brother and partner, a sustainable festival accessories company, and she converted a box truck into a tiny home, sparking her passion for custom builds.
Locally in Muncie, she serves as the Maker Space Coordinator at MadJax, where she leads the Villager Series — a weekly program rooted in the idea that it takes a village to bring community ideas to life. When she’s not making, she’s usually learning something new or helping others discover what’s possible with their own hands — though she’s just as happy tending a campfire, wandering the woods, or dreaming up ideas with friends.
