siMaterials saved from the landfill: Chipped plates, broken windows, and more! Skills you'll learn: tile cutting, adhering tile and glass, grouting Please note that this two-day class meets on Tuesday, November 11 from 6pm – 8:30pm and on Tuesday, November 18 from 6pm - 7:30pm. Learn the basics of mosaics while making a custom design!... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: reclaimed glass Skills you’ll learn: cutting and soldering stained glass Create your own stained glass incense burner using reclaimed glass! In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of working with stained glass: cutting pieces to size, foiling, and soldering them together into a functional, artful design. It’s a great introduction... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: paper, thread Skills you'll learn: French link stitch, folding signatures Please note, this two-day workshop takes place on Wednesdays, November 12 + 19 from 6pm – 8pm each night. Join us for this workshop on the beautiful + functional bookbinding technique - the French Link Stitch. This stitch creates its... 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: wax, glass Skills you'll learn: techniques for turning leftover candle wax into new candles, including dipped candles + jar candles Learn how to turn the leftover wax from old candles into new ones! Your instructor Amy will show you different techniques for using up that leftover wax from your candle... 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 Thursdays, November 13 + 20 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 skills... 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 »
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 »
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 members are invited to join us for a cookbook swap as we celebrate the season. We know the holidays can feel stressful so let's take a moment to gather in community and share our favorite recipes, traditions, and sustainable tips. Meet other wonderful Perennial members, learn how to host your own swaps with friends... Read more »
Join the creative folks at Perennial for Craft Club! Each month, we host this happy hour event to test out our newest craft ideas while building a sustainable, creative community. All of the materials + instruction will be provided for a surprise, bite-sized craft. Whether you have a lot or just a little experience with... 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 learn how to use power tools to make your very own cookbook stand using reclaimed wood. This design holds standard-sized cookbooks as well as tablets.... Read more »
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