Hand Sewing 101
Materials saved from the landfill: fabrics, garments Skills you'll learn: fabric identification, variety of stitches, button + patch attachment Gone are the days of getting rid of a shirt because... Read more »
Early Bird, General Admission, and VIP tickets are on sale now for the ReDesign Showcase – Oct 7, 6-9p @ Wild Carrot. Enjoy an evening of drinks, appetizers, auction, and more with the Perennial Community.
Materials saved from the landfill: fabrics, garments Skills you'll learn: fabric identification, variety of stitches, button + patch attachment Gone are the days of getting rid of a shirt because... Read more »
Our next swap will take place on Saturday, November 22nd from 10am–12pm at the Quaker Meeting House at 1001 Park Avenue. Want to be the first to learn when swap... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: plant materials Skills you'll learn: weaving, lashing, identifying plant materials suitable for basket making Learn how to create your own baskets using sustainably foraged plants... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: fabric scraps, yarn, orphaned embroidery hoops Skills you'll learn: warping a circular loom, tabby weave, weaving knots and loops Coasters and placemats and rugs, oh... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: clothing Skills you'll learn: hemming, fit alterations Join this sewing workshop to learn a handful of techniques that will have your clothes fitting and feeling... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: sinks, faucets, and other parts Skills you'll learn: sink problem triage, sink anatomy, addressing common sink + drain issues Every homeowner or long-time renter has... Read more »
Join us for Perennial's annual pop-up market, newly named "Meet the Makers: A Handmade Holiday Market." Each year on Small Business Saturday, Perennial celebrates our creative reuse community by hosting... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: wood Skills you'll learn: how to operate the miter saw, drill press, and air nailer, + how to interpret carpentry project drawings Create the perfect... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: fabric Skills you'll learn: sewing construction, sew curved lines, follow a pattern Handmade holiday decorations are a great way to dress up your home in... Read more »
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... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: fabric Skills you'll learn: waxing fabric, cutting fabric You don't need to go out and buy new products to reduce waste at home -- you... Read more »
Skills you'll learn: bandsaw, select hand tools Materials saved from the landfill: wood Say goodbye to losing your place in your cookbook + staining its pages! In this class you'll... 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.
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