Creative Reuse for All!

Perennial is a non-profit organization in St. Louis where you can take classes to learn creative ways to reuse materials. By reducing waste and crafting with salvaged materials our community diverts more than 20,000 pounds from the landfill each year! Join us in our reuse studio where you can try classes in woodworking, stained glass, mosaics, sewing, dyes, bookbinding and more. Looking for materials? Our retail shop, full of salvaged supplies, is open to the public Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Memberships + donations help us keep programs accessible, build partnerships, and foster a circular economy in St. Louis.

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09/04/2025

Clothing Repair: Embroidery

Materials saved from the landfill: textiles Skills you’ll learn:  embroidery stitches such as the running stitch, chain stitch, + more, creating your own design for embroidery Use original embroidery designs... Read more »

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bird houses

09/04/2025

DIY Bird House

Materials saved from the landfill: wood Skills you’ll learn: how to operate the miter saw, drill press, and air nailer, + how to interpret carpentry project drawings Create the perfect... Read more »

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09/06/2025

Tools 101: Lathe

Skills you’ll learn: lathe woodturning Learn how to safely and effectively shape reclaimed wood with the lathe in Perennial’s woodshop. In this hour and a half hands-on demo, you’ll learn... Read more »

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09/06/2025

Fresh Indigo Dyeing

Materials saved from the landfill: stained textiles Skills you’ll learn: techniques for growing and dyeing with indigo plants Have you ever dyed with a indigo kit? Try something new or... Read more »

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