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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 »
$35.00 – $44.00
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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 Thursdays, January 29 + February 5 from 6pm – 8pm each night. Join us for this workshop on the beautiful + functional bookbinding technique - the French Link Stitch. This stitch creates... Read more »
$54.00 – $67.00
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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 »
$22.00 – $27.00
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Materials saved from the landfill: chairs Skills you'll learn: caning, seat-weaving Learn the art of chair caning from multidisciplinary designer and craftsperson Rob Morgan who grew up working in his parents' antique business and has been hand-caning chairs since he was ten years old. In this class, you'll have an opportunity to learn about different... Read more »
$52.00 – $65.00
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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 »
$22.00 – $27.00
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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 »
$22.00 – $27.00
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Skills you'll learn: hand router, table router, trim router Learn how to safely and effectively shape reclaimed wood with the router tools in Perennial's woodshop. In this 2-hour hands-on demo, you'll learn how to safely use a handheld and table router to add appealing decorative finishes to your woodworking projects. These tools will allow you... Read more »
$26.00 – $32.00
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Please note: participants are required to have taken Tools 101: Router prior to taking this class. Materials saved from the landfill: wood Skills you’ll learn: router setup and configuration, dado and dovetail joinery, layouts and jigs, working with router tables Take what you learned in Tools 101: Router and go further. This class dives into... Read more »
$26.00 – $32.00
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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 »
$40.00 – $50.00
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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 »
$33.00 – $41.00
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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 »
$26.00 – $32.00
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Please note: participants are required to have taken Tools 101: Power Saws prior to taking this class. Materials saved from the landfill: wood Skills you’ll learn: Tools 202: Power Saws goes beyond the basics of safety and operations covered in Tools 101: Power Saws. This class covers more specific operations common to band saw, circular... Read more »
$26.00 – $32.00
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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 »
$34.00 – $42.00
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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 »
$40.00 – $50.00
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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 »
$15.00
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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 »
$37.00 – $46.00
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In this four-part series, we'll take you through the process of creating your own custom reclaimed side table, all the way from design, to construction, to finishes. Photo + full description coming soon! Please note this class meets for 4 sessions on the following Tuesday evenings: February 10th, 17th, 24th, and March 3rd from 6-9pm... Read more »
$109.00 – $136.00
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Materials saved from the landfill: copper wire Skills you'll learn: wire-stripping, wire-shaping techniques, jewelry sizing Impress your friends with your handmade copper jewelry. In this class you'll practice techniques to source, strip, and shape upcycled copper wire for jewelry making. Korey will share examples from her own resourceful jewelry business and demonstrate multiple designs and... Read more »
$28.00 – $35.00
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Materials saved from the landfill: fabrics, garments Skills you'll learn: fabric identification, variety of stitches, button + patch attachment Gone are the days of getting rid of a shirt because a button fell off, or having to run to a tailor because a seam ripped. In this class you'll learn practical hand sewing skills that... Read more »
$34.00 – $43.00
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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 »
$42.00 – $52.00
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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 »
$22.00 – $27.00
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Skills you’ll learn: overview of sewing machine parts and functions Sewing machines can be a bit intimidating. Like any other tool, once you become familiar with its pieces and parts you will have more success (and fun!) using it to your advantage. In this introductory course, Perennial staff will cover the basic parts and functions... Read more »
$24.00 – $30.00
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Skills you'll learn: dremel A dremel is a handy, small but mighty tool. Learn how to use it for repair tasks, tiny model-sized work, engraving, polishing, cutting screws, cutting tiles, and more!
$22.00 – $27.00
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Skills you’ll learn: overview of sewing machine parts and functions Sewing machines can be a bit intimidating. Like any other tool, once you become familiar with its pieces and parts you will have more success (and fun!) using it to your advantage. In this introductory course, Perennial staff will cover the basic parts and functions... Read more »
$24.00 – $30.00
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Materials saved from the landfill: fabric scraps, orts (those tiny scraps of thread + yarn from sewing and textile projects!) Skills you'll learn: technique for making fabric scrap twine, coiling technique for "art yarn" developed by the instructor Ever wondered what to do with the scraps left over from your sewing + textile projects? Textile... Read more »
$34.00 – $42.00
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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 » |
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Materials saved from the landfill: drawers, cabinets, salvaged scrap wood, picture frames, hardware Skills you'll learn: table saw, construction, drilling, installation Please note, this two-day workshop takes place on Thursdays, February 19 + 26 from 6pm - 9pm each night. Learn to transform an old piece of furniture into your very own Little Free Library!... Read more »
$89.00 – $111.00
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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 »
$36.00 – $45.00
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Our next swap will take place on Saturday, February 21 from 10am–12pm at the Quaker Meeting House at 1001 Park Avenue. Want to be the first to learn when swap tickets go on sale? Become a Reuser+ member to support Perennial's non-profit mission and receive member benefits and updates. Join or upgrade today. How exactly... Read more »
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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 »
$22.00 – $27.00
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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 »
$43.00 – $54.00
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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 »
$45.00 – $56.00
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Materials saved from the landfill: textiles Skills you'll learn: serger parts, threading a serger, serging Level up your sewing game by learning the basics of using a serger! Sergers, or overlockers, are used to create clean + strong seams and finished edges in a sewing project, often in garment making. They are a great partner... Read more »
$28.00 – $35.00
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Materials saved from the landfill: paper, vintage books Skills you'll learn: bookbinding signature sewing, paper tearing, proper gluing methods A self-taught bookbinder, Katie will teach her personal method of upcycling vintage books. This method conserves the detailed embossing and character of hardback books while giving participants a chance to fill them with new interiors using... Read more »
$42.00 – $52.00
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Materials saved from the landfill: matte board, scrap paper Skills you'll learn: pulling + pressing sheets of paper using a mould and deckle Create beautiful, handcrafted papers! In this workshop, participants will make handmade papers using discarded paper waste. The class will cover the basics of papermaking techniques, including fiber and pulp preparation, how to... Read more »
$32.00 – $40.00
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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 »
$22.00 – $27.00
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Description coming soon! Please note: students should complete Home Repair: Electrical before attending.
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Perennial has been selected as State Farm Neighborhood Assist Top 200 Finalist, and we’re in the running for a $25,000 grant.
From Wednesday 8/15 – Friday 8/24, you can cast 10 votes each day to support Perennial!
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