Week of Events
Monday, April 6, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
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April 8, 2026 -Home Repair: Wood Windows
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April 8, 2026 -Sewing Machine Basics
Home Repair: Wood Windows
Materials saved from the landfill: windows with wooden frames Skills you’ll learn: window anatomy, removing + replacing glazing, removing + replacing paint Learn from our instructor Kelsey Moss of Moss Restoration how to spot damage in those classic St. Louis wood windows. In this class, you'll learn how to repair your old wood windows yourself... Read more »
Sewing Machine Basics
sewSkills you’ll learn: overview of sewing machine parts and functions Sewing machines can be a bit intimidating. Like any other tool, once you become familiar with its pieces and parts you will have more success (and fun!) using it to your advantage. In this introductory course, Perennial staff will cover the basic parts and functions... Read more »
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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April 9, 2026 -Cold Process Soapmaking
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April 9, 2026 -Tools 202: Table Saw
Cold Process Soapmaking
Materials saved from the landfill: spent cooking oil, plant materials Skills you'll learn: cold process soapmaking Learn the cold process soapmaking technique with a few natural + sustainable tips! In this class, we'll demonstrate how to clean + repurpose old cooking oil as the basis for your soap. We'll also discuss way to incorporate natural... Read more »
Tools 202: Table Saw
Please note: participants are required to have taken Tools 101: Table Saw prior to taking this class. Materials saved from the landfill: wood Skills you’ll learn: advanced table saw operations, specialized cuts, working with different materials, diagnosing common issues Build on the foundation from Tools 101: Table Saw in a class focused on deeper table... Read more »
Friday, April 10, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
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April 11, 2026 -Thrift Flip: Button Downs
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April 11, 2026 -Darning + Mending: Knits
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April 11, 2026 -Intro to Natural Dyeing
Thrift Flip: Button Downs
Materials saved from the landfill: textiles Give secondhand shirts a fresh start! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to tailor and rework thrifted button-downs into new, wearable garments that reflect your personal style. Using basic sewing techniques and creative design choices, you’ll transform everyday finds into something completely your own — and keep perfectly good... Read more »
Darning + Mending: Knits
Materials saved from the landfill: clothes and other household textiles Skills you'll learn: darning, repairing holes in knit fabrics Never worry about damaging your favorite sweater, sock, or soft stretchy garment again! In this class, students will learn how to repair small holes in stretch knit garments using traditional mending + darning techniques. Students will be provided with hole-y sample swatches... Read more »
Intro to Natural Dyeing
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 »
Sunday, April 12, 2026
No events on this day.