We're offering Intro to Crochet again on Thursday, January 28, 2027 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Materials saved from the landfill: yarn Skills you'll learn: In this class, participants will learn and practice basic foundational crotchet stitches. Participants will then use their new skills to start a crochet granny square. Participants will be provided with... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: Drywall, plaster Skills you'll learn: Patching + repairing cracks in drywall and plaster Join us for this demonstration class to learn how to work with walls. Participants will discuss the different materials that walls are made of and will learn proper techniques for hanging on each type. You'll also learn... Read more »
We're offering Intro to Cyanotypes again on Saturday, December 19 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. 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... 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 »
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: tins, bottlecaps, glass Skills you'll learn: processing natural pigments into watercolor paints Play with pigments to create your very own handmade watercolor paint set! In this class, you'll learn how to process raw, natural pigments with a glass muller and grinding slab, and different methods and materials for setting and... 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: 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 »
We're offering All I Want for Christmas is U-tensils: Hand-Carved Scoops + Spoons on Thursdays, December 3 + 10 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Materials saved from the landfill: wood Skills you'll learn: carving, shaping, sanding wood Please note, this two-day workshop takes place on Saturdays, November 14 + 21 from 10am - 12pm... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: textiles Prerequisites: Students should be able to thread + sew a straight stitch on a sewing machine before attending this class. Skills you'll learn: simple but impactful adjustments to a button-down's hem, waist, + sleeves, and creative ways to embellish your clothes Give secondhand shirts a fresh start! In this... Read more »
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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 experienced an issue with a sink or faucet. Do you call in a professional or is that little drip or stuck handle something you can... Read more »
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