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 7 tickets left

Bushcraft: Basket Weaving

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

Materials saved from the landfill:  plant materials Skills you'll learn:  weaving, lashing, identifying plants suitable for basket making, harvesting + processing plant materials for basket making Learn how to create your own baskets using sustainably foraged plants materials! In this workshop, you will harvest plants from Perennial's Outdoor Classroom + learn how to process them... Read more »

Get Tickets $42.00 – $53.00 1 ticket left

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 »

Get Tickets $15.00 16 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 »

Sold Out $24.00 – $30.00

Home Repair: Wood Windows

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

Materials saved from the landfill: windows with wooden frames Skills you’ll learn: window anatomy, removing + replacing glazing, removing + replacing paint Learn from our instructor Kelsey Moss of Moss Restoration how to spot damage in those classic St. Louis wood windows. In this class, you'll learn how to repair your old wood windows yourself... Read more »

Get Tickets $33.00 – $41.00 5 tickets left

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 – $27.00 7 tickets left

Cold Process Soapmaking

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

Materials saved from the landfill: spent cooking oil, plant materials Skills you'll learn: cold process soapmaking Learn the cold process soapmaking technique with a few natural + sustainable tips! In this class, we'll demonstrate how to clean + repurpose old cooking oil as the basis for your soap. We'll also discuss way to incorporate natural... Read more »

Get Tickets $41.00 – $51.00 6 tickets left

Darning + Mending: Knits

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

Materials saved from the landfill: clothes and other household textiles Skills you'll learn: darning, repairing holes in knit fabrics Never worry about damaging your favorite sweater, sock, or soft stretchy garment again! In this class, students will learn how to repair small holes in stretch knit garments using traditional mending + darning techniques. Students will be provided with hole-y sample swatches... Read more »

Get Tickets $34.00 – $42.00 2 tickets left

Thrift Flip: Button Downs

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

Materials saved from the landfill: textiles Give secondhand shirts a fresh start! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to tailor and rework thrifted button-downs into new, wearable garments that reflect your personal style. Using basic sewing techniques and creative design choices, you’ll transform everyday finds into something completely your own — and keep perfectly good... Read more »

Get Tickets $45.00 – $56.00 6 tickets left

Intro to Natural Dyeing

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

Materials saved from the landfill: fabric, onion skins/food waste, rusty nails Skills you'll learn: processing dye materials, dye resist techniques Natural dyes are a beautiful and sustainable way to bring color to textiles. In this workshop, natural dye artisan Erin Luna will show you how to create dye baths from locally foraged plant matter. Participants will learn how to... Read more »

Get Tickets $42.00 – $53.00 7 tickets left

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 »

Get Tickets $22.00 – $27.00 7 tickets left

Intro to Punch Needle

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

Materials saved from the landfill: bed sheets, pillow cases, fabric scraps, salvaged yarn Skills you'll learn: punch needle Learn how to use a punch needle using salvaged fabric scraps + yarn! In this workshop, participants will use a selection of pre-cut fabric scrap yarn and salvaged yarn to “punch” with into a woven fabric base,... Read more »

Get Tickets $40.00 – $50.00 8 tickets left