Brad Hutchison

Brad Hutchison (he/him/his) has been making things from whatever material he could find for his whole life. Somewhere out there is a picture of a grinning kid with big glasses and a bowl cut proudly holding up a chair nailed together from scraps of plywood (never mind the fact that it immediately collapsed from underneath him). He’s been making, building, and fixing things professionally for the past 20 years, across a wide variety of jobs: construction worker, museum exhibit builder/installer, handyman, furniture maker…the list could go on for a while. Most recently, Brad and his wife and favorite person Ash (also very much a maker) were property managers at a 100 year old former brothel/speakeasy turned camp/resort where he happily spent his days building and fixing. Brad lives to be in the shop making things. He and Ash have two young boys who are so great (and have an early love for making things as well). Brad carries around the knowledge and skill to make and fix given to him by countless other people. The only job he loves more than making things is passing all that knowledge on to other people.

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  • Tools 101: Dremel

    Perennial 3762 S. Broadway, Saint Louis, MO, United States

    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!  

    Get Tickets $22.00 – $28.00 8 tickets left

  • Tools 202: Traditional Hand Tools

    Perennial 3762 S. Broadway, Saint Louis, MO, United States

    Please note: participants are required to have taken Tools 101: Traditional Hand Tools prior to taking this class. Materials saved from the landfill: wood + hardware Skills you’ll learn: traditional sawing techniques, hand drilling, material preparation, tool control Continue building on what you learned in Tools 101: Hand Tools. In this hands-on class, we’ll dig... Read more »

    Get Tickets $22.00 – $28.00 8 tickets left

  • Tools 101: Table Saw

    Perennial 3762 S. Broadway, Saint Louis, MO, United States

    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 »

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  • Tools 202: Table Saw

    Perennial 3762 S. Broadway, Saint Louis, MO, United States

    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 »

    Get Tickets $22.00 – $28.00 8 tickets left

  • Custom Cutting Boards, 3/16 + 3/23

    Perennial 3762 S. Broadway, Saint Louis, MO, United States

    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, March 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 »

    Get Tickets $66.00 – $83.00 6 tickets left

  • Home Repair: Drywall + Plaster

    Perennial 3762 S. Broadway, Saint Louis, MO, United States

    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 »

    Get Tickets $38.00 – $47.00 10 tickets left

  • Tools 101: Lathe

    Perennial 3762 S. Broadway, Saint Louis, MO, United States

    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 »

    Get Tickets $26.00 – $33.00 5 tickets left

  • Wooden Laptop Sleeve

    Perennial 3762 S. Broadway, Saint Louis, MO, United States

    Materials saved from the landfill: salvaged plywood and solid wood pieces Skills you’ll learn: cutting with a tablesaw, shaping with a router, sanding, and assembling with hand tools Build your own custom wooden laptop sleeve using mostly reclaimed plywood! In this workshop, you’ll combine power and hand tools to craft a functional, stylish case designed... Read more »

    Get Tickets $36.00 – $45.00 6 tickets left

  • Tools 101: Drills + Sander + Planer

    Perennial 3762 S. Broadway, Saint Louis, MO, United States

    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 »

    Get Tickets $22.00 – $28.00 8 tickets left