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To Bodge (v), to make or repair hastily, to MacGyver

We’re a makerspace and social group in Madison, WI.
We offer the tools and space to bring your ideas to life!
We’re member-run, so jump on board and help us build something awesome!

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Classes & Programs

We offer a variety of classes and host many no-cost community programs.



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Tools and Space

Tools & Space

We have (literally) tons of tools spread across all kinds of making and plenty of space to use them.

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Community

Our Community

Whether learning a tool, honing a craft, building a business, or finding a creative group of makers, this is your place to build skills and community!

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Membership

Guests are always welcome at the Bodgery. But there are benefits to becoming a member! Members have 24/7 access to all of our tools, storage space, member-only classes and communication channels, and a vote in community decisions.

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What We've Been Up To

After taking a Bodgery class to learn how to use t After taking a Bodgery class to learn how to use the Festool Domino (and making the shoe rack posted here last week), Jim Vogel put his skills to use on this great shelf for his computer desk.
Look at these amazing try-on photos from a recent Look at these amazing try-on photos from a recent dress class in which Bridget Peach taught students how to make the Trillium dress pattern. These photos were taken when the students tried on their dresses before hemming the bottoms. Everyone did a fantastic job!
Jim Vogel recently took Jay Larson's class to lear Jim Vogel recently took Jay Larson's class to learn how to use the Bodgery's Festool Domino tool. Here is the shoe rack he made in class.
Tom Sweeney created these ephemeral assemblages th Tom Sweeney created these ephemeral assemblages that will disappear as soon as  he resumes pounding on his work table.
Pete B made this beautiful and functional desk org Pete B made this beautiful and functional desk organizer from Walnut.

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Gail Leinweber shares her first custom screenprint Gail Leinweber shares her first custom screenprinted hoodie, a Jane Austen and Octavia Butler mashup.
Bob Meyer made this gorgeous table. It measures ro Bob Meyer made this gorgeous table. It measures roughly 24" by 36" and is made from solid Cherry with Walnut accents.
Kendra Bouda shares her very first honey pot and d Kendra Bouda shares her very first honey pot and dipper and it is gorgeous!
Pete B made this lovely Ash book shelf with a cust Pete B made this lovely Ash book shelf with a custom yellow dye.

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Kelly Tourdot made these lovely coasters in a Bodg Kelly Tourdot made these lovely coasters in a Bodgery fused glass class.
Join us for a conversation with women- and gender- Join us for a conversation with women- and gender-diverse makers from The Bodgery, one of Madison's east-side makerspaces, as they share what this inventive community has meant to their lives. They'll talk about creativity, curiosity, finding confidence, and the simple joy of learning alongside one another.

It's an honest conversation about making, belonging, and the connections we build—one project at a time.

Join us and discover what makes The Bodgery more than a workshop—it's a community.

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Hayden Elza made this solo pirogue boat, affection Hayden Elza made this solo pirogue boat, affectionately named Banana Slug. He made it from big box store lumber, construction adhesive, deck screws, and house paint.
Gail Leinweber made this fused glass coaster using Gail Leinweber made this fused glass coaster using hand cut fiber paper molds.
Pete B made this gorgeous Walnut side table. @unca Pete B made this gorgeous Walnut side table.
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Emily Brock made this pizza peel in a recent class Emily Brock made this pizza peel in a recent class taught by Christine Knecht. It turned out wonderfully!
Bill Cogger built this remarkable model steam engi Bill Cogger built this remarkable model steam engine. It is only four inches tall!
Adam Voskuil is grateful to whoever put what looke Adam Voskuil is grateful to whoever put what looked to be cutting board off-cuts in the Bodgery free wood area.  With some brass rods Adam had lying around, they turned into a pretty nice propagation vase holder
Dave Haldiman says, "I’m intrigued by decaying log Dave Haldiman says, "I’m intrigued by decaying logs, and I couldn’t resist peering into one left last year at one of the free wood bins (my thanks to whoever left it there). This is the result, the interior carved with mallet and chisels (then lots of sanding), the outside cut with a bandsaw. 16" long, finished with oil-based poly."
Caroline Swords shares a collection of gorgeous pr Caroline Swords shares a collection of gorgeous projects she and her husband, Bjorn Hauge, completed. Pictured here are a Walnut end grain cutting board, a wWalnut, Cherry, Oak gradient cutting board, a mug and a ravioli spoon rest.
Karen Corbeill says she, "finally finished my spoo Karen Corbeill says she, "finally finished my spooky Bat-Tea cross stitch. The cup was originally pink. Not my favorite color so I used the app Stitchly to create a digital version of the pattern and change the colors to make the cup blue."
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740 Oscar Avenue, Madison, WI 53704
862-BODGE-ME (862-263-4363) | contact@thebodgery.org
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