Week of Events
Monday, April 27, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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April 28, 2026 -Tools 101: Router
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April 28, 2026 -Copper Rings + Bracelets
Tools 101: Router
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 »
Copper Rings + Bracelets
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 »
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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April 29, 2026 -DIY Rain Barrel
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April 29, 2026 -Intro to Upholstery: Dining Room Chair
DIY Rain Barrel
Materials saved from the landfill: hardware, barrel Skills you'll learn: rain barrel tips, construction, drilling Learn how to collect rain water in your own backyard with a rain barrel! A local gardening expert will give a talk on the importance + benefits of rainwater collection for the watershed and for your home. After the talk,... Read more »
Intro to Upholstery: Dining Room Chair
Materials saved from the landfill: chair, fabric Skills learned: pattern-making, webbing, upholstery In this demo-based class, you'll get an introduction to basic upholstery as you explore the tricks to re-covering the seat of an old dining chair and learn to create a new seat structure with webbing. Plus, you'll learn how to make your own... Read more »
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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April 30, 2026 -Intro to Alterations: Tailoring
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April 30, 2026 -Home Repair: Drywall + Plaster
Home Repair: Drywall + Plaster
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 »
Friday, May 1, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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May 2, 2026 -Darning + Mending: Weaves
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May 2, 2026 -Tools 101: Dremel
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May 2, 2026 -Open Studio
Darning + Mending: Weaves
Materials saved from the landfill: clothes and other household textiles Skills you'll learn: darning, repairing holes in clothing Never worry about damaging your favorite pair of jeans again! In this class, students will learn how to repair small holes in woven, non-stretch fabric garments using traditional mending + darning techniques. Students will be provided with... Read more »
Tools 101: Dremel
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!
Open Studio
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 »
Sunday, May 3, 2026
No events on this day.