Week of Events
Monday, August 24, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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August 25, 2026 -Cold Process Soapmaking
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August 25, 2026 -Tools 101: Lathe
Cold Process Soapmaking
Materials saved from the landfill: spent cooking oil, plant materials Skills you'll learn: cold process soapmaking Learn the cold process soapmaking technique with a few natural + sustainable tips! In this class, we'll demonstrate how to clean + repurpose old cooking oil as the basis for your soap. We'll also discuss way to incorporate natural... Read more »
Tools 101: Lathe
Skills you'll learn: lathe woodturning Learn how to safely and effectively shape reclaimed wood with the lathe in Perennial's woodshop. In this hour and a half hands-on demo, you'll learn how to safely use the lathe to turn wood to make bowls, spindles, vessels, and more (with lots of practice!). You'll discuss the different tools... Read more »
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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August 26, 2026 -Vintage Hardback Bookbinding
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August 26, 2026 -Copper Rings + Bracelets
Vintage Hardback Bookbinding
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 »
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 »
Thursday, August 27, 2026
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August 27, 2026 -Serger Basics
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August 27, 2026 -Home Repair: Doors + Drawers
Serger Basics
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 »
Home Repair: Doors + Drawers
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 »
Friday, August 28, 2026
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Saturday, August 29, 2026
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August 29, 2026 -Intro to Cyanotypes
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August 29, 2026 -Fresh Indigo Dyeing
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August 29, 2026 -Intro to Papermaking
Intro to Cyanotypes
Materials saved from the landfill: fabrics, papers, slide film, transparencies Skills you'll learn: cyanotype process Discover the vintage photographic method of cyanotype printing! Cyanotype printing uses light from the sun to create photographic or silhouetted images in beautiful shades of blue. Class participants will learn how to alter scrap paper, fabric, and clothing into unique... Read more »
Fresh Indigo Dyeing
Materials saved from the landfill: stained textiles Skills you’ll learn: techniques for growing and dyeing with indigo plants Have you ever dyed with a indigo kit? Try something new or take your natural dye skills to the next level by learning how to cultivate and use the indigo plant. As with many natural dye classes,... Read more »
Intro to Papermaking
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 »
Sunday, August 30, 2026
No events on this day.