Reuse at Schools

Old things give new possibilities.

The "Reuse in Schools" project shows that even old or broken items can get a second life. Thanks to the support of the Capital City of Prague, you can participate in repair, renovation, and upcycling workshops throughout the year—with the exception of summer vacation—either free of charge or for affordable prices.

Come try out working in professionally equipped workshops, learn new craft skills, and discover everything that can be repaired, restored, or transformed into something new.

"Reuse in Schools" was included as an example of good practice in the NEJpraxe Healthy Cities 2025 competition (NSZM).

📍 Where can you repair, renovate, and create?

Akademie řemesel Praha

Address: Zelený pruh 1294/52, Prague 4

What you can try:

• 🛋️ Furniture upholstery and upholstery techniques

• 🪑 Renovation and repair of small furniture

• 🧵 Modification and upcycling of old textiles – sewing, patchwork, and other textile techniques

• 🚲 Bicycle renovation – stripping, cleaning, assembling, and basic adjustment of the bike; the frame can get a new look thanks to professional powder coating

More info at: zelenypruh.cz

Stanice techniků, DDM hl. m. Prahy

Address: Pod Juliskou 1589, Prague 6

What you can try:

• 🛠️ Repair and creative transformation of household items

• 🪑 Repair and renovation of small furniture

• 🧵 Repair and upcycling of textiles

More information: ddmpraha.cz

Polytechnické dílny Sarajevská 23, DDM Praha 2

Address: Sarajevská 901/23, Prague 2

What you can try:

• 🪑 Furniture repair and renovation

• 🔨 Basic carpentry skills

• ♻️ Creative transformation of old furniture and materials into new utility or decorative items

More information: ddm-ph2.cz

SOŠ Jarov

Address: Učňovská 100/1, Prague 9

What you can try:

• 🪑 Repair and renovation of small furniture

More information: skolajarov.cz

Vyšší odborná škola textilních řemesel a Střední umělecká škola textilních řemesel

Address: U Půjčovny 1274/9, Prague 1

What you can try:

• ♻️ Reuse fashion design

• 🧵 Upcycling of unnecessary clothing and textiles

• 🎨 Creative work with textiles – fabric painting, mosaics, pictures, and other techniques

More information: textilniskola.cz

UMPRUM

Address: nám. J. Palacha 80, Prague 1

What you can try:

• ♻️ Modification and upcycling of textiles into new and unique pieces

• 🧵 Tailoring techniques

More information: umprum.cz

HW Lab Praha

Address: Congress Centre (Entrance No. 11), 5. května, Prague 4

What you can try:

• 🔌 Repairs of small electronics and home robots

• 🛠️ Repairs of common household items

• 🧵 Repair of clothing and bags

• 🖨️ Utilization of 3D printing for repairs and manufacturing spare parts

• ☕ Community gatherings over the repair of common items – Repair Café

More information: hwlab.praha.eu

What will you take away from the repair and upcycling workshops?

Not only a repaired or new item, but also practical skills, new experiences, and inspiration on how to repair, renovate, and use things differently than as waste.

• 🛠️ Practical skills – you will learn to work with tools, materials, and various techniques.

• 💡 A new perspective on things – you will discover creative ways to give old things a new life.

• ♻️ Less waste – by extending the lifespan of items, you help prevent the generation of waste.

Choose a workshop based on what you want to repair or what you want to learn, and check the organization's website for the current offer of workshops.