Upcycled Terrarium

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

Materials saved from the landfill: glass vessel, trinkets Build your very own upcycled terrarium. Learn techniques and methods to create interesting visual layers and avoid mold. We'll incorporate found objects and easy to access natural materials. Each participant will create a terrarium (including a small succulent) in an upcycled jar to take home and enjoy... Read more »

$37.00 – $46.00

Upcycled Lighting + Wiring

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

Materials saved from the landfill: electrical parts Skills you'll learn: electrical work, upcycling Searching for a new way to brighten up a room? Join this workshop and be inspired to create unique lighting for your home! Instructor Jenny Murphy will share a presentation bursting with creative ways to upcycle items into new light fixtures and lamps.... Read more »

$29.00 – $36.00

Eco-Friendly Cleaning Kit

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

Description coming soon!  

$33.00 – $41.00

Wood Planter Box

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

Materials saved from the landfill: wood, pallets Skills you'll learn: chop saw, drill, air nailer, construction Create a salvaged wood planter, perfect for your ornamental (non-food) plants! In this class, you will learn how to deconstruct a pallet and select other salvaged wood for construction. We will cover power tool safety and basic building techniques that... Read more »

$56.00 – $70.00

DIY Stationery

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

Materials saved from the landfill: paper Skills you’ll learn: envelope making, card making with collage techniques + design tips Give your wallet + planet some relief by making your own DIY Stationery set. Artist and instructor Taylor Yocom will teach you how to make your own cards + envelopes using materials from around your house.... Read more »

$30.00 – $37.00

Tools 101: Lathe

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

Skills you'll learn: lathe woodturning Learn how to safely and effectively shape reclaimed wood with the lathe in Perennial's woodshop. In this hour and a half hands-on demo, you'll learn how to safely use the lathe to turn wood to make bowls, spindles, vessels, and more (with lots of practice!).  You'll discuss the different tools... Read more »

$26.00 – $32.00

DIY Worm Bin

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

Learn something new with Perennial!

$38.00 – $47.00

DIY Quilted Pillow Sham

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

Materials saved from the landfill: fabric, fabric scraps, accent pillows Skills you'll learn: patterning + assembling a pillow sham, improvisational piecing, machine quilting Add a custom flair to your home by creating a new pillow sham for a tired-looking accent pillow! In this workshop, participants will use the sewing machine to create a new pillow... Read more »

$42.00 – $52.00

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 »

$22.00 – $27.00

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 »

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 »

$32.00 – $40.00

Tools 101: Jigs + Tricks

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

Materials saved from the landfill:  wood Skills you'll learn:  tool additions for saving time + consistent accuracy So, you've learned to use different woodshop shop tools safely. Now you're looking at other people's work, and you find yourself asking "how did they... get that cut so straight? get that wavy board so flat? make that... Read more »

$22.00 – $27.00