Week of Events
Monday, September 28, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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September 29, 2026 -Garden Tool Sharpening + Repair
Garden Tool Sharpening + Repair
Materials saved from the landfill: garden tools Skills you'll learn: sharpening, tightening, un-bending your tools Bring in your garden tools with dull blades, loose wooden handles, and bent metal pieces for a tune-up! We'll take you through these basic fixes on our own garden tools + give you the chance to work on your own.... Read more »
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
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October 1, 2026 -DIY Framed Mirror with Shelf
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October 1, 2026 -Sewing Machine Basics
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October 1, 2026 -Sewing Machine Basics
DIY Framed Mirror with Shelf
Materials saved from the landfill: scrap wood, reclaimed mirrors Skills you’ll learn: measuring and cutting with a miter saw, assembling with nailers, and finishing with hand tools Create a custom framed mirror using reclaimed materials! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to measure, cut, and join wood pieces to build a unique frame around a... Read more »
Sewing Machine Basics
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 »
Sewing Machine Basics
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 »
Friday, October 2, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
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October 3, 2026 -Hand Sewing 101
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October 3, 2026 -Dyeing with Indigo
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October 3, 2026 -October Open Studio
Hand Sewing 101
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 »
Dyeing with Indigo
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 »
October 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, October 4, 2026
No events on this day.