New skill share club encourages people to teach each other

How it started: The idea started when founder Cheltzie Miller-Bailey ran into car trouble a couple of years ago and realized she had no clue what to do.

• Frustrated and feeling powerless, she tells Axios that she almost signed up for mechanic classes at DMACC.
• But that sparked a bigger thought: What if people could learn everyday skills from each other without the cost or intimidation of formal classes?
• The first event last month, led by DSM Crochet Club, was so popular that a second session had to be added afterward on the fly.

How it works: Community members volunteer to teach what they know — whether it's woodworking, car maintenance or makeup application.

• Sessions are currently held at the Wander Women Midwest office in the Market District. Registration is required.

What's next: The group's next event on Sunday focuses on self-care, including planning self-care and finding strength through movement.

• March will focus on gardening with professional and hobbyist gardeners helping people prep for the growing season.
• Get updates on future sessions by following DSM Skillshare on Instagram.

The bottom line: "I know what it feels like to be stuck, wishing I had someone I could trust to teach me the things I need to know," Miller-Bailey says. "This is about making sure no one in our community has to feel that way."