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 »

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Tools 101: Power Saws

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

Skills you'll learn: chop saw/miter saw, band saw, jig saw, circular saw Learn how to safely and effectively cut reclaimed wood with the power tools in Perennial's woodshop. In this hour and a half hands-on demo, you'll learn how to safely use the chop saw (miter saw) to make square and angled cuts. By learning... Read more »

Get Tickets $26.00 – $32.00 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 clothing Never worry about damaging your favorite sweater or pair of jeans again! In this class, students will learn how to repair holes in knit garments using traditional mending and darning techniques. Each student will be provided with... Read more »

Get Tickets $34.00 – $42.00 3 tickets left

DIY Solid Perfume

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

Materials saved from the landfill: waste from store bought perfume bottles, glass jars, essential oils Skills you'll learn: developing a scent blend, melting wax and oil to properly scent your perfume Develop your own eco-friendly solid perfume from natural and upcycled materials! In this class, we'll walk through the difference between carrier oils and essential... Read more »

Get Tickets $37.00 – $46.00 7 tickets left

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 »

Get Tickets $37.00 – $46.00 4 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 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 2 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 6 tickets left

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 »

Get Tickets $40.00 – $50.00 4 tickets left