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.
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 »
Custom framing can be pricey, but this DIY framing process will give you contemporary frames for just a few bucks + your time! Participants will leave this workshop with a handmade 8"x10" wood picture frame. In the first session, we will learn to cut frame stock from reclaimed 2x4s, and practice measuring, cutting, and clamping custom... Read more »
Skills you'll learn: Basic electrical work Quash your fears of working with electrical basics in your home! Join us for this demonstration class to learn what’s safe to do yourself and when it’s time to call in the professionals. Our instructor Joel, an electrical engineer, will take you through the steps of replacing or installing... 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 »
Materials saved from the landfill: ceramic plates, scrap glass Skills learned: cutting tile; mixing and casting concrete Learn to use broken plates and forgotten tiles to create a beautiful DIY mosaic! Perennial staff will guide you through each step from cutting tile, mixing concrete, and designing your stone. You'll discover which tools are best for... Read more »
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 »
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 »
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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 »
Materials saved from the landfill: textiles 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 class, you’ll learn how to tailor and rework thrifted button-downs into new, wearable garments that reflect your personal style. Using... Read more »
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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 »
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