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.
Skills you'll learn: back saw, hand saw, pull saw, coping saw, jack plane, block plane, wood chisels Let's go back to basics! Learn how to safely and effectively use a variety of hand tools in Perennial’s woodshop. In this hour and a half hands-on demo, you’ll learn the uses of traditional hand tools and gain a... Read more »
Skills you'll learn: power drill, drill press, belt sander, planer Learn how to safely and effectively cut your reclaimed wood with the tools in Perennial's wood shop. In this hour and a half demo, you'll learn how to safely use hand-held power drills and the drill press to create joinery and attach hardware to your... Read more »
Skills you'll learn: chop saw/miter saw, band saw, jig saw, circular saw Learn how to safely and effectively cut reclaimed wood with the power tools in Perennial's woodshop. In this hour and a half hands-on demo, you'll learn how to safely use the chop saw (miter saw) to make square and angled cuts. By learning... Read more »
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 »
Materials saved from the landfill: barrels, wood, hardware Skills you'll learn: compost tips, construction, sawing, drilling Please note: This is a two-part workshop that takes place on Tuesdays, June 9 + 16 from 6-8pm both nights. Learn how to compost your food scraps and build your own bin with Perennial. A local gardening expert from... Read more »
Skills you'll learn: table saw, circular saw Learn how to safely and effectively cut your reclaimed wood with the tools in Perennial's woodshop. In this hour and a half demo, you'll learn how to safely use Perennial's Saw Stop table saw to rip long boards and make cross cuts. You'll learn how to identify when... Read more »
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 »
Materials saved from the landfill: hardwood scraps Skills you'll learn: pattern-making, laminating, sawing, planing, sanding, finishing Please note, this two-day workshop takes place on Tuesdays, June 23 + 30 from 6pm - 9pm each night. Create your own custom cutting board in this two-day workshop! The class will lead you through the process of making... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: assorted hardware, scrap wood Skills you’ll learn: differences of hanging on drywall + plaster, prepping objects to hang, finding studs, and choosing the right wall hardware for the job Learn how to confidently hang your favorite pieces at home from a former museum installer and current handyperson! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore... Read more »
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: wood Skills you'll learn: carving, shaping, sanding wood Please note, this two-day workshop takes place on Tuesdays, July 14 + 21 from 6pm - 8pm each night. Handmade wooden scoops and spoons make beautiful heirloom pieces and wonderful host gifts. The class will lead you through basic hand carving skills... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: hardwood scraps Skills you'll learn: pattern-making, laminating, sawing, planing, sanding, finishing Please note, this two-day workshop takes place on Thursdays, July 16 + 23 from 6pm - 9pm each night. Create your own custom cutting board in this two-day workshop! The class will lead you through the process of making... Read more »
Perennial has been selected as State Farm Neighborhood Assist Top 200 Finalist, and we’re in the running for a $25,000 grant.
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