During January, we taught the women at our partner agencies how to take an old sheet and cut and tear it just so to turn it into a ball of… Read more »
December 2017: End of Year Celebration!
During December Perennial invites all the women from our partner agencies to visit us ~ to explore our space, enjoy tasty treats, and craft (I use sugru all over the… Read more »
November 2017: Upcycled Leather Key Chain or Zipper Pull
During November, our participants learned how to turn scraps from worn leather garments into fun and durable key chains or zipper pulls! Each participant learned how to sew leather and… Read more »
October 2017: Finger Knitting
In October, the women from our partner agencies learned how to finger knit! Using just a pair of scissors and an old t-shirt, we taught how to cut the t-shirt… Read more »
September 2017: Copper Wire Jewelry
When that handy electrical appliance finally stops working, don’t throw it out! Cut off the electric cord before you take the appliance to a recycling center. During September, the women… Read more »
August 2017: Jean Pocket Pouches
Before you throw out that old pair of worn or unwearable jeans be sure to cut out the pockets! In August the women from our partner agencies learned how to… Read more »
July 2017: Soldered Pendants
Did you ever have a pretty mug or plate break beyond repair? Instead of throwing those broken ceramic pieces away, you can create beautiful and unique pieces of jewelry!… Read more »
June 2017: T-shirt Market Bags
Creating market bags out of t-shirts is easy and fun to do with friends! And using a reusable fabric bag will keep plastic bags from littering our environment and… Read more »
May 2017: Recycled Leather Notebooks
During our May Outreach Workshops we talked about how it takes 50 years for leather to break down in a landfill! So, to keep old leather jackets and coats… Read more »
April 2017: Papermaking
For April’s outreach workshops, we taught how to use scrap paper to make beautiful and unique pieces of handmade paper. First, Perennial’s teaching artists talked about how the average American… Read more »
March 2017: Let there be Light…and Color!
With Spring on the horizon, our thoughts turned to color and light! In March we took old picture frames and turned them into beautiful mosaic pieces of art. We taught… Read more »
February 2017: Self Care is in the Air
During February, we focused on Self Care. We taught the women at our partner agencies how to use the sewing machine to sew soft eye pillows that are perfect for… Read more »
January 2017: New Warmth from Old Wool
We started out this year’s outreach programs by thinking about what makes us warm and cozy in this cold and wintery time of year. During this month’s project, we designed… Read more »
December 2016: Holiday Merriment
This month wrapped up another season of our outreach programming. What a year it has been! We were able to consistently meet with all four of our partners each month…. Read more »
November 2016: Simple Cutting Boards=Complex Beauty
November’s workshops connected the Holiday season of Food and Family. Perennial worked with our partner agencies, Magdalene St. Louis, Center for Women in Transition, and Lydia’s house to teach participants how… Read more »
Oct. 2016: Natural Dyes make for Natural Fun
Our outreach team was bustling as this month was filled with six workshops! With our current partners, Lydia’s House, St. Patrick’s Center, Center for Women in Transition, and Magdalene St…. Read more »
September 2016: Finger Knitting Fun
This month the Perennial Outreach team had a lot of fun with minimal materials to make a scarf through finger knitting. The only supplies necessary are scissors and a t-shirt! Perennial… Read more »
August 2016: Travel Mending Kits and Magic
Sometimes the best ideas come as you travel in a car with friends! This moth’s ReCreate project was just that; as staff were traveling to and from meetings ,the travel… Read more »
July 2016: Photo Transfer Treasures
We had some sore fingers this month, but it was all worth it once we uncovered many creative collages with found images! Over thirty women participated in our July workshop… Read more »
June 2016: Paper Pulp to Perfection!
Our outreach partners from St. Patrick’s Center, CWIT, Magdalene St. Louis, and Lydia’s House really showed us their creative sides! Each participant learned, “…how to recycle paper to make [not… Read more »
May 2016: Plates to Pendants
What a great way to finish the month of May! Perennial joined with our four partner outreach agencies to create amazing pendants from plates. All participants learned how to cut… Read more »
April 2016: Simple Stitches for Self-Care
A little tender love and care for yourself can go a long way! Perennial brought the idea of self care to our outreach partners this month, making weighted eye/body pillows…. Read more »
March 2016: Hammer+Nails+String=Art!
Perennial’s Outreach team met up with our partner organizations to make unique symbols out of nails and string! All participants identified a personal symbol and learned how to properly hammer… Read more »
Feb 2016: From Jackets to Journals
We had a great time sharing creativity with 30 women from St. Patrick’s Center, Lydia’s House, CWIT, and Magdalene’s House in February! Each partner agency joined us to turn found leather… Read more »
Jan 2016: Custom Stationery
With a scrap of wood, salvaged styrofoam, and a little bit of glue, the women at St. Patrick Center and the Center for Women in Transition crafted custom stamps to… Read more »