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.
Join the creative folks at Perennial for Craft Club! Each month, we host this happy hour event to test out our newest craft ideas while building a sustainable, creative community. All of the materials + instruction will be provided for Leather Sunglasses / Glasses Case crafting. Whether you have a lot or just a little... Read more »
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 »
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 »
Materials saved from the landfill: paper, fabric Skills you'll learn: expanding the basics of cyanotypes photograms with natural dyes If you've been bitten by the cyanotypes bug like our instructor Katie, this class is for you! Katie has expanded her cyanotype practice by altering the color results of cyanotypes. You'll learn how to use household... Read more »
Description coming soon! Please note: students should complete Home Repair: Electrical before attending.
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Materials saved from the landfill: plastic packaging Skills you’ll learn: making salves with natural materials + common plants Create your very own set of healing salves with plants collected from Perennial's educational dye garden! In this workshop, Tara will demonstrate how to infuse shelf-stable oils with garden plants like mint + st. john's wort (subject... 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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