Materials saved from the landfill: hardware, barrel Skills you'll learn: rain barrel tips, construction, drilling Learn how to collect rain water in your own backyard with a rain barrel! A local gardening expert will give a talk on the importance + benefits of rainwater collection for the watershed and for your home. After the talk,... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: yarn + textiles Skills you'll learn: identifying the fibers in yarn + where they come from, nalbinding stitch Join us in exploring the world of nalbinding! Nalbinding ('needle-binding') is an ancient fiber art that's older than knitting and crochet. Students will learn a basic nalbinding stitch that's been practiced all... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: wood Skills you'll learn: carving, shaping, sanding wood Please note, this two-day workshop takes place on Tuesdays, May 26 + June 2 from 6pm - 8pm each night. Handmade wooden scoops and spoons make beautiful heirloom pieces and wonderful host gifts. The class will lead you through basic hand carving... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: tights, embroidery hoops, textiles Skills you'll learn: creating an image on a screen, printing the image onto textiles, caring for your printed textiles We're talking eco-friendly, DIY alternatives to the traditional screen printing process! You'll learn how to use 100% reclaimed materials to create a screen for your image that... Read more »
Skills you'll learn: back saw, hand saw, pull saw, coping saw, jack plane, block plane, wood chisels Let's go back to basics! Learn how to safely and effectively use a variety of hand tools in Perennial’s woodshop. In this hour and a half hands-on demo, you’ll learn the uses of traditional hand tools and gain a... Read more »
Skills you'll learn: power drill, drill press, belt sander, planer Learn how to safely and effectively cut your reclaimed wood with the tools in Perennial's wood shop. In this hour and a half demo, you'll learn how to safely use hand-held power drills and the drill press to create joinery and attach hardware to your... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: picture frames, mat boards Skills you'll learn: repairing + replacing parts of salvaged picture frames, mat board cutting + covering Discover tips and tricks for framing your artwork with upcycled picture frames! In this class, we'll discuss the different types of pictures frames you'll find secondhand - from wood to... Read more »
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 »
Custom framing can be pricey, but this DIY framing process will give you contemporary frames for just a few bucks + your time! Participants will leave this workshop with a handmade 8"x10" wood picture frame. In the first session, we will learn to cut frame stock from reclaimed 2x4s, and practice measuring, cutting, and clamping custom... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: embroidery hoops, plant materials (pastel and vibrant dried florals) Skills you'll learn: floral wreath design, how to dry and store flowers + foliage Learn to make your own dried floral wreath with flair using sustainable materials. Amy Bunge of Hare & Bear Co. will teach you how to select the... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: ceramic plates, scrap glass Skills learned: cutting tile; mixing and casting concrete Learn to use broken plates and forgotten tiles to create a beautiful DIY mosaic! Perennial staff will guide you through each step from cutting tile, mixing concrete, and designing your stone. You'll discover which tools are best for... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: textiles Skills you'll learn: using a diy pattern, invisible ladder stitch, sewing a curve Learn how to measure, cut, and stitch upcycled fabric into a customized accessory. We'll cover the use of rotary cutters, rulers, mats, and irons as well as straight stitch on a machine and the invisible ladder... 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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