Early Bird, General Admission, and VIP tickets are on sale now for the ReDesign Showcase – Oct 7, 6-9p @ Wild Carrot. Enjoy an evening of drinks, appetizers, auction, and more with the Perennial Community.
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 »
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: fabric Skills you'll learn: waxing fabric, cutting fabric You don't need to go out and buy new products to reduce waste at home -- you can make them yourself from reclaimed materials! In this workshop, you'll craft along to make a set of cloth beeswax wraps from salvaged fabric and... Read more »
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Materials saved from the landfill: plastic bins, food waste, paper + cardboard Skills you'll learn: vermicomposting, how to use worm casting for plants Have you been curious about composting with worms (AKA vermicomposting)? Do you have a garden or houseplants? Are you seeking a pet that requires very little effort? Are you looking for some... 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: 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 »
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 »
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 »
Please note: participants are required to have taken Tools 101: Table Saw prior to taking this class. Materials saved from the landfill: wood Skills you’ll learn: advanced table saw operations, specialized cuts, working with different materials, diagnosing common issues Build on the foundation from Tools 101: Table Saw in a class focused on deeper table... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: salvaged yarn, beads, twine, fabric Skills you'll learn: punch needle and embroidery techniques Got punch needle fever? Take your punch needle designs to the next level in Punch Needle: Level 2. In this class, you’ll expand on what you learned in Intro to Punch Needle. We’ll teach you new techniques... Read more »
Materials 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 these dates: Wednesday, February 10 from 6pm - 8:30pm Wednesday, February 17 from 6pm - 7:30pm Learn the basics of mosaics while making a custom design!... 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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