Skills you'll learn: various knots + their sinister - we mean practical.. uses This is “knot” your granddad’s survival skills class—it’s Brad’s, and it’s just a little twisted. Learn how to tame tangled cords and master a handful of essential knots that might just save your skin. Leave with a few new tricks up your... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: plant material (harvested from the ruins of civilization) Skills you'll learn: how to make glue, pens, + ink from natural materials (even after the stores are overrun, looted, and picked over) The world has ended, the undead are roaming, and yet… your creative spirit lives on. In this hands-on survival... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: cotton textiles (leftover from wrapping your mummy) Skills you'll learn: how to summon rich indigo hues from natural materials Step into the dye pot… if you dare. In this hauntingly beautiful workshop, you’ll learn the dark art of transforming drab textiles into deep, moody blues. Watch as your fabric emerges... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: wooden doors, cabinet drawers, hardware Skills you’ll learn: paint stripping, refinishing wood surfaces, restoring and reinstalling doors and hardware Bring new life to old doors and drawers! In this class, you’ll learn techniques for restoring both interior and exterior wooden doors, as well as cabinet fronts and hardware. We’ll cover... 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 »
Save the date for the ReDesign Showcase, November 5th.
Materials saved from the landfill: windows with wooden frames Skills you’ll learn: window anatomy, removing + replacing glazing, removing + replacing paint Learn from our instructor Kelsey Moss of Moss Restoration how to spot damage in those classic St. Louis wood windows. In this class, you'll learn how to repair your old wood windows yourself... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: bedsheets, fabric Skills you'll learn: buttonhole stitch, starting + finishing a circular rug, cutting fabric strips from bedsheets Also referred to as "Amish knot" rugs, toothbrush rugs get their name from the tool used to make them. Toothbrushes, which were once wooden, had a hole in the handle giving early... Read more »
Skills you'll learn: chop saw/miter saw, band saw, jig saw, circular saw Learn how to safely and effectively cut reclaimed wood with the power tools in Perennial's woodshop. In this hour and a half hands-on demo, you'll learn how to safely use the chop saw (miter saw) to make square and angled cuts. By learning... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: textiles Give secondhand shirts a fresh start! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to tailor and rework thrifted button-downs into new, wearable garments that reflect your personal style. Using basic sewing techniques and creative design choices, you’ll transform everyday finds into something completely your own — and keep perfectly good... Read more »
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 »
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