Perennial
3762 S. Broadway, Saint Louis, MO, United States
Materials saved from the landfill: glass Skills you'll learn: cutting glass; soldering; copper foil; pressing botanicals 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... Read more »
Perennial
3762 S. Broadway, Saint Louis, MO, United States
Materials saved from the landfill: fabric, onion skins/food waste, rusty nails Skills you'll learn: processing dye materials, dye resist techniques Natural dyes are a beautiful and sustainable way to bring color to textiles. In this workshop, natural dye artisan Erin Luna will show you how to create dye baths from locally foraged plant matter. Participants will learn how to... Read more »
Perennial
3762 S. Broadway, Saint Louis, MO, United States
Skills you'll learn: chop saw/miter saw, band saw, jig saw, circular saw Learn how to safely and effectively cut reclaimed wood with the power tools in Perennial's woodshop. In this hour and a half hands-on demo, you'll learn how to safely use the chop saw (miter saw) to make square and angled cuts. By learning... Read more »
Perennial
3762 S. Broadway, Saint Louis, MO, United States
Have you learned a skill at Perennial and are ready to put it into action? Get to work in the shop and make your DIY dreams a reality! Come with your own ideas, designs, and materials (or purchase some here) and craft alongside other sustainable makers. In order to use Perennial tools, you must be... Read more »
Perennial
3762 S. Broadway, Saint Louis, MO, United States
Skills you'll learn: table saw, circular saw Learn how to safely and effectively cut your reclaimed wood with the tools in Perennial's woodshop. In this hour and a half demo, you'll learn how to safely use Perennial's Saw Stop table saw to rip long boards and make cross cuts. You'll learn how to identify when... Read more »
Perennial
3762 S. Broadway, Saint Louis, MO, United States
Materials saved from the landfill: tins, bottlecaps, glass Skills you'll learn: processing natural pigments into watercolor paints Play with pigments to create your very own handmade watercolor paint set! In this class, you'll learn how to process raw, natural pigments with a glass muller and grinding slab, and different methods and materials for setting and... Read more »
Perennial
3762 S. Broadway, Saint Louis, MO, United States
Materials saved from the landfill: copper wire Skills you'll learn: wire-stripping, wire-shaping techniques, jewelry sizing Impress your friends with your handmade copper jewelry. In this class you'll practice techniques to source, strip, and shape upcycled copper wire for jewelry making. Korey will share examples from her own resourceful jewelry business and demonstrate multiple designs and... Read more »
Perennial
3762 S. Broadway, Saint Louis, MO, United States
Materials saved from the landfill: scrap leather, scrap wood Skills you'll learn: band saw, orbital sander, hammering Participants will create this adorable hanging wall pocket from reclaimed leather, salvaged wood, and upholstery tacks. They will learn to cut a circle from wood using the band saw as well as how to cut and apply leather... Read more »
Perennial
3762 S. Broadway, Saint Louis, MO, United States
Materials saved from the landfill: cotton bedsheets, natural fabrics Skills you'll learn: Shibori dyeing, kumo and itajime resist techniques Shibori, aka Japanese tie dye, is a multifaceted art where you can tie, fold, and stitch your way to a whole new look for tired linens, clothes, and more. In this class, participants will get to... Read more »
Perennial
3762 S. Broadway, Saint Louis, MO, United States
Materials saved from the landfill: dull knives, knives with loose handles Skills you'll learn: basic care + sharpening of kitchen knives Dull knives with loose handles can be frustrating, but it's easier to eliminate the frustration than you might think! In this hands-on class, you'll learn basic concepts of sharpening and maintaining your kitchen knives... Read more »
Urban Harvest STL's Grandel Square Center for Urban Agriculture
3711 Grandel Square, Saint Louis, MO, United States
Learn how to build an upcycled compost tumbler and turn your food scraps and organic waste into compost "black gold" for your garden! Build a DIY Compost Tumbler Join Urban Harvest STL and Perennial STL for a hands-on workshop and learn how to create a compost tumbler from upcycled materials. Perennial STL instructors will lead... Read more »
Perennial
3762 S. Broadway, Saint Louis, MO, United States
IT'S BACK!!! Our beloved event the DIY Yard Sale will take place on Saturday, June 14th from 11am-2pm. Attendance is free BUT if you want first dibs on items, get your early bird ticket today for $5 or pay $5 at the door to come in at 10am. We take cash and cards for early... Read more »
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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