Create an upcycled specimen frame from scraps of glass and pressed botanicals! Participants will learn to use recycled glass, copper foil, flux, and lead-free solder to sculpt their custom frame. Perennial staff will demonstrate how to safely use a glass cutter to create custom shapes from found clear glass, and how to preserve plants through pressing. Participants will also learn how to create and attach a custom sized jump ring with chain to hang their frame with. Feel free to use your own pressed plants in your frame, or use what we provide. You will make one specimen frame in class.
Note: This class requires hand strength and the use of a very hot tool. Patience, an eye for safety, and hand dexterity will help participants achieve their design goals.
This is an in-person class that will take place at Perennial. You will be assigned your own socially distanced work station, and will be encouraged to wear a mask while you are here. Our full policies can be found here.
Class Policy
Cancellation Policy: Perennial reserves the right to cancel, combine or reschedule classes to adjust for enrollment. If Perennial cancels a class, you may transfer to another class or receive a full refund.
Refund Policy: Notice of withdrawal from a workshop must be made at least 14 days prior to the start of the class. No refunds will be given for withdrawals made after that time. No refunds or credits will be given for classes missed due to illness, personal conflict or other reasons. There are no exceptions to this policy. Please e-mail classes@perennialstl.org if you wish to withdraw from a workshop.
Perennial: Assumption of Risk, Waiver and Release of Liability and Agreement
I wish to obtain certain training and instruction from Perennial (St. Louis), which may involve the use of various tools and equipment, such as hammers, saws, pliers, box cutters, and the like (the “Training”). In consideration of being able to participate in any way in the Training (as defined below):
1. I represent that I understand the nature of the activities involved in the Training. I am fully aware of the risks and hazards connected with these activities, and voluntarily accept and assume full responsibility for all risks of loss, property damage, death and personal injury that may be sustained by me as a result of volunteering for or otherwise participating in the Training, whether caused by the negligence, carelessness or strict liability of a “Released Party” (as defined below) or otherwise. The risks include, without limitation, those caused by condition of participants and equipment, my skill using the equipment and actions of other people. In addition to these potential risks, I understand that there are also unpredictable dangers involved with athletic activities. Understanding the inherent risks and dangers of participating in the Training, I represent that to the best of my knowledge that I have no medical, physical, and/or emotional health condition which would hinder or prevent, whatsoever, my participation in the Training and have not been advised to not participate in the Training by a qualified medical person. 2. I, for myself, and on behalf of my family members, heirs, assigns, successors, personal representatives, executors and next of kin, hereby fully and forever release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue Perennial, and its present and future affiliates, members, administrators, directors, shareholders, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives and agents and all other parties and persons connected with the Training in any way (each a “Released Party” and collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any and all liability, loss, claims, demands, actions and causes of action whatsoever, present or future, whether the same be known or unknown, anticipated, or unanticipated, arising out of or related to any loss, damage or injury, that may be sustained by me, or to any property belonging to me, or resulting in death, as a result of my participation in the Training, that are caused by the negligence, carelessness or strict liability of any Released Party or otherwise. 3. I agree that if, despite the foregoing, I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against any of the Released Parties, I will indemnify, save, and hold harmless each of the Released Parties from any loss, liability, damage, or cost which any Released Party may incur as a result of such claim. 4. I acknowledge receipt of all rules and regulations governing the Training and agree to comply with all such rules and regulations. 5. I agree that this Assumption of Risk, Waiver and Release of Liability and Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the county in which the Training is conducted and the State of Missouri and that if any portion hereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall continue in full legal force and effect.
I certify that I have read the foregoing, fully understand that I have given up substantial rights by accepting the Terms and Conditions through Perennial’s website and have accepted the Terms and Conditions freely of my own will and accord and intend my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law. I acknowledge and agree that there is good and valuable consideration for each of the rights, obligations and agreements set forth herein.
Media Release
I hereby grant Perennial permission to use my likeness and my artwork in a photograph, video, or other digital reproduction in any of its publications, including website entries, without payment or any other consideration.
I hereby irrevocably authorize Perennial to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish or distribute these photographs or videos for purposes of publicizing its programs or for any other lawful purpose. In addition, I waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness or artwork appears. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photograph.
I herby hold harmless and release and forever discharge Perennial staff, official agents, and partners from all claims, demands, and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization.
I have read this release before accepting Perennial’s Terms and Conditions and I fully understand the contents, meaning, and impact of this release.
By accepting the Terms and Conditions, I certify that I am 18 years of age or older. I certify that if I am not 18 years of age, a legal guardian has accepted the Terms and Conditions on my behalf.
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