Open Studio

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

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 »

$15.00

Woodland Wreath

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

Materials saved from the landfill: embroidery hoops, plant materials Skills you’ll learn: wreath design, how to dry and store flowers + foliage Take advantage of nature’s autumnal abundance. Join Amy Bunge of Hare & Bear Co. as she guides you through the process of crafting your own woodland wreath. This hands-on class covers creating a... Read more »

$50.00 – $62.00

Hand Carved Scoops + Spoons, 12/6+12/13

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

Materials saved from the landfill: wood Skills you'll learn: carving, shaping, sanding wood Please note, this two-day workshop takes place on Saturdays, December 6 + 13 from 10am - 12pm each day. 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 »

$48.00 – $60.00

DIY Cookbook Stand

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

Skills you'll learn: bandsaw, select hand tools Materials saved from the landfill: wood Say goodbye to losing your place in your cookbook + staining its pages! In this class you'll learn how to use power tools to make your very own cookbook stand using reclaimed wood. This design holds standard-sized cookbooks as well as tablets.... Read more »

$30.00 – $37.00

Beeswax Food Wraps

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

Materials saved from the landfill: fabric Skills you'll learn: waxing fabric, cutting fabric You don't need to go out and buy new products to reduce waste at home -- you can make them yourself from reclaimed materials! In this workshop, you'll craft along to make a set of cloth beeswax wraps from salvaged fabric and... Read more »

$32.00 – $41.00

Copper Rings + Bracelets

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

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 »

$28.00 – $35.00

Handmade Stocking

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

Materials saved from the landfill: fabric Skills you'll learn: sewing construction, sew curved lines, follow a pattern Handmade holiday decorations are a great way to dress up your home in a unique way. In this workshop, participants will learn to construct a holiday stocking from reclaimed fabrics. You'll learn to work from a pattern, practice... Read more »

$43.00 – $54.00

DIY Bird House

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

Materials saved from the landfill: wood Skills you'll learn: how to operate the miter saw, drill press, and air nailer, + how to interpret carpentry project drawings Create the perfect place for your neighborhood birds to rest in our DIY Birdhouse class. This class uses plans that are approved by the Missouri Department of Conservation... Read more »

$38.00 – $48.00

Meet the Makers: A Handmade Holiday Market

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

Join us for Perennial's annual pop-up market, newly named "Meet the Makers: A Handmade Holiday Market." Each year on Small Business Saturday, Perennial celebrates our creative reuse community by hosting a pop-up shopping event featuring our Teaching Artists and their sustainable goodies for sale. Stop by on this great day to shop local + support... Read more »

Free

Home Repair: Sinks

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

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 »

$38.00 – $47.00

DIY Alterations

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

Materials saved from the landfill: clothing Skills you'll learn: hemming, fit alterations Join this sewing workshop to learn a handful of techniques that will have your clothes fitting and feeling just right! In this class, we’ll cover ways to hem clothing, change the shape and fit of a garment, remove and change elements such as... Read more »

$30.00 – $37.00

Intro to Circular Weaving

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

Materials saved from the landfill:  fabric scraps, yarn, orphaned embroidery hoops Skills you'll learn: warping a circular loom, tabby weave, weaving knots and loops Coasters and placemats and rugs, oh my! This circular weaving technique creates a beautifully textured + colorful round work of art while breathing new life into secondhand fabric and yarn. No... Read more »

$40.00 – $50.00