DIY Upcycled Picture Framing

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

Materials saved from the landfill: picture frames, mat boards Skills you'll learn: repairing + replacing parts of salvaged picture frames, mat board cutting + covering Discover tips and tricks for framing your artwork with upcycled picture frames! In this class, we'll discuss the different types of pictures frames you'll find secondhand - from wood to... Read more »

Get Tickets $36.00 – $45.00 8 tickets left

DIY Little Free Library, 2/19+2/26

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

Materials saved from the landfill: drawers, cabinets, salvaged scrap wood, picture frames, hardware Skills you'll learn: table saw, construction, drilling, installation Please note, this two-day workshop takes place on Thursdays, February 19 + 26 from 6pm - 9pm each night. Learn to transform an old piece of furniture into your very own Little Free Library!... Read more »

Get Tickets $89.00 – $111.00 4 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 – $27.00 8 tickets left

Dyeing with Indigo

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

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 »

Get Tickets $43.00 – $54.00 10 tickets left

Home Repair: Electrical

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

Skills you'll learn: Basic electrical work Quash your fears of working with electrical basics in your home! Join us for this demonstration class to learn what’s safe to do yourself and when it’s time to call in the professionals. Our instructor Joel, an electrical engineer, will take you through the steps of replacing or installing... Read more »

Get Tickets $37.00 – $46.00 6 tickets left

Toothbrush Rag Rug

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

Materials saved from the landfill: bedsheets, fabric Skills you'll learn: buttonhole stitch, starting + finishing a circular rug, cutting fabric strips from bedsheets Also referred to as "Amish knot" rugs, toothbrush rugs get their name from the tool used to make them. Toothbrushes, which were once wooden, had a hole in the handle giving early... Read more »

Get Tickets $45.00 – $56.00 7 tickets left

Vintage Hardback Bookbinding

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

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 »

Get Tickets $42.00 – $52.00 6 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 »

Get Tickets $22.00 – $27.00 8 tickets left

Intro to Papermaking

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

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 »

Get Tickets $32.00 – $40.00 8 tickets left

Visible Mending With Patches

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

Materials saved from the landfill: textiles Skills you’ll learn:  embroidery stitches such as the running stitch, chain stitch, + more Use original embroidery designs to revive stained + hole-y clothing. You will learn several embroidery stitches and use them to create an original embroidered patch perfectly fit to your garment and personal style!  

Get Tickets $35.00 – $44.00 6 tickets left

Sewing Machine Basics

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

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 »

Get Tickets $24.00 – $30.00 5 tickets left