Tools 101: Traditional Hand Tools

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

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 »

$22.00 – $27.00

DIY Little Free Library, 7/17+7/24

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, July 17 + 24 from 6pm - 9pm each night. Learn to transform an old piece of furniture into your very own Little Free Library!... Read more »

$89.00 – $111.00

Soldered Ceramic Jewelry

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

Description coming soon!

$48.00 – $60.00

Hand Sewing 101

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

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 »

$31.00 – $39.00

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 »

$42.00 – $52.00

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 »

$44.00 – $55.00

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 »

Knot Tying

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

Skills you'll learn: various knots + their uses This is "knot" your granddad's survival skills class (it's Brad's)! He'll teach you basic knowledge about tying knots + a few specific knots to use in your day to day life. Photo coming soon!  

$27.00 – $33.00

Repair Fair June 28th

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

Fix it, don't trash it at Perennial's Repair Fair!

Free

Leather Longstitch Bookbinding

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

Description coming soon!  

$41.00 – $51.00

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 »

$22.00 – $27.00

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 »

$44.00 – $55.00