**Due to weather the Perennial Picnic will be held at Perennial (not Tower Grove Park as originally planned).** Join us in welcoming Allison K.S. Harbison and celebrating Katie Carpenter at our upcoming Perennial Picnic! We’ll gather on Friday, June 5th, from 4:00-7:00pm at the Old Carriage Shelter in Tower Grove Park (4214 Main Drive,... Read more »
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 »
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 »
Materials saved from the landfill: barrels, wood, hardware Skills you'll learn: compost tips, construction, sawing, drilling Please note: This is a two-part workshop that takes place on Tuesdays, June 9 + 16 from 6-8pm both nights. Learn how to compost your food scraps and build your own bin with Perennial. A local gardening expert from... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: t-shirts, bed sheets, reclaimed yarn, picture frames Skills you’ll learn: warping a loom, create fringe, weave stripes and shapes Embellish your walls with your very own woven wall hanging! This introductory class will cover everything you need to know from setting up the loom to taking off your finished weaving... Read more »
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 a button fell off, or having to run to a tailor because a seam ripped. In this class you'll learn practical hand sewing skills that... Read more »
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 »
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: clothes and other household textiles Skills you'll learn: darning, repairing holes in clothing Never worry about damaging your favorite pair of jeans again! In this class, students will learn how to repair small holes in woven, non-stretch fabric garments using traditional mending + darning techniques. Students will be provided with... Read more »
Join us for a community repair event! The Repair Fair is a fun way to learn about repair, save money, and keep things from going into the trash. Handy volunteers will be on site to help you figure out and possibly fix your broken items. Let us know you’re coming + grab a free... Read more »
Skills you'll learn: lathe woodturning Learn how to safely and effectively shape reclaimed wood with the lathe in Perennial's woodshop. In this hour and a half hands-on demo, you'll learn how to safely use the lathe to turn wood to make bowls, spindles, vessels, and more (with lots of practice!). You'll discuss the different tools... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: textiles Skills you’ll learn: embroidery stitches such as the running stitch, chain stitch, and blanket stitch; how to patch a hole in woven clothing Use a variety of stitching techniques to patch up your favorite hole-y clothing for long-lasting wear. You will learn several practical embroidery stitches and use them... Read more »
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