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Materials saved from the landfill: garden tools Skills you'll learn: sharpening, tightening, un-bending your tools Bring in your garden tools with dull blades, loose wooden handles, and bent metal pieces for a tune-up! We'll take you through these basic fixes on our own garden tools + give you the chance to work on your own.... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: fabrics, papers, slide film, transparencies Skills you'll learn: cyanotype process Discover the vintage photographic method of cyanotype printing! Cyanotype printing uses light from the sun to create photographic or silhouetted images in beautiful shades of blue. Class participants will learn how to alter scrap paper, fabric, and clothing into unique... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: plant materials Skills you'll learn: weaving, lashing, identifying plants suitable for basket making, harvesting + processing plant materials for basket making Learn how to create your own baskets using sustainably foraged plants materials! In this workshop, you will harvest plants from Perennial's Outdoor Classroom + learn how to process them... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: salvaged plywood and solid wood pieces Skills you’ll learn: cutting with a tablesaw, shaping with a router, sanding, and assembling with hand tools Build your own custom wooden laptop sleeve using mostly reclaimed plywood! In this workshop, you’ll combine power and hand tools to craft a functional, stylish case designed... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: bed sheets, pillow cases, fabric scraps, salvaged yarn Skills you'll learn: punch needle Learn how to use a punch needle using salvaged fabric scraps + yarn! In this workshop, participants will use a selection of pre-cut fabric scrap yarn and salvaged yarn to “punch” with into a woven fabric base,... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: bed sheets, pillow cases, fabric scraps, salvaged yarn Skills you'll learn: punch needle Learn how to use a punch needle using salvaged fabric scraps + yarn! In this workshop, participants will use a selection of pre-cut fabric scrap yarn and salvaged yarn to “punch” with into a woven fabric base,... Read more »
Skills you'll learn: zippers, pattern reading, choosing fabrics, stitches Feel confident stitching on your sewing machine, but want to take your skills to the next level? Join this Level 2 sewing class to learn all the unique features of the sewing machine that can help you tackle your next big project! We'll cover topics ranging... Read more »
Trivia Night returns! Join Perennial for a night of smarts + crafts. What's better than a little friendly competition to kick-off earth month? Grab your craftiest pals and hem up your smarty pants for an evening of the greenest trivia around. Prizes will be given out throughout the evening and a trophy (handmade by the... Read more »
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 »
Materials saved from the landfill: plant materials Skills you'll learn: weaving, lashing, identifying plants suitable for basket making, harvesting + processing plant materials for basket making Learn how to create your own baskets using sustainably foraged plants materials! In this workshop, you will harvest plants from Perennial's Outdoor Classroom + learn how to process them... Read more »
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 has been selected as State Farm Neighborhood Assist Top 200 Finalist, and we’re in the running for a $25,000 grant.
From Wednesday 8/15 – Friday 8/24, you can cast 10 votes each day to support Perennial!
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