Week of Events
Monday, August 10, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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August 11, 2026 -Wall Mounted House Plant
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August 11, 2026 -Tools 202: Table Saw
Wall Mounted House Plant
Materials saved from the landfill: burlap coffee bags, wood Skills you’ll learn: pattern-making, sanding, hammering, leather stamping, and plant mounting Create your own living art in this workshop! Turn a reclaimed wooden board into a unique plaque by mounting a house plant for display. You will learn the process for mounting the plant + taking... Read more »
Tools 202: Table Saw
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 »
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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August 12, 2026 -Toothbrush Rag Rug
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August 12, 2026 -DIY Upcycled Picture Framing
Toothbrush Rag Rug
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 »
DIY Upcycled Picture Framing
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 »
Thursday, August 13, 2026
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August 13, 2026 -Tools 101: Dremel
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!
Friday, August 14, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, August 15, 2026
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August 15, 2026 -Thrift Flip: Button Downs
Thrift Flip: Button Downs
Materials saved from the landfill: textiles Skills you'll learn: simple but impactful adjustments to a button-down's hem, waist, + sleeves 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 + creative design choices,... Read more »
Sunday, August 16, 2026
No events on this day.