Materials saved from the landfill: fabrics, papers, slide film, transparencies Skills you'll learn: cyanotype process Discover the vintage photographic method of cyanotype printing! Cyanotype printing uses light from the sun to create photographic or silhouetted images in beautiful shades of blue. Class participants will learn how to alter scrap paper, fabric, and clothing into unique... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: assorted hardware, scrap wood Skills you’ll learn: differences of hanging on drywall + plaster, prepping objects to hang, finding studs, and choosing the right wall hardware for the job Learn how to confidently hang your favorite pieces at home from a former museum installer and current handyperson! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore... Read more »
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 an easy, bite-sized craft. Whether you have a lot or just a little experience with... Read more »
Materials saved from the landfill: hardwood scraps Skills you'll learn: pattern-making, laminating, sawing, planing, sanding, finishing Please note, this two-day workshop takes place on Tuesdays, June 23 + 30 from 6pm - 9pm each night. Create your own custom cutting board in this two-day workshop! The class will lead you through the process of making... Read more »
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 »
Materials saved from the landfill: textiles Skills you’ll learn: embroidery stitches such as the running stitch, chain stitch, and blanket stitch; how to patch a hole in woven clothing Use a variety of stitching techniques to patch up your favorite hole-y clothing for long-lasting wear. You will learn several practical embroidery stitches and use them... Read more »
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 »
Join us for a community repair event! The Repair Fair is a fun way to learn about repair, save money, and keep things from going into the trash. Handy volunteers will be on site to help you figure out and possibly fix your broken items. Let us know you’re coming + grab a free... Read more »
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 pair of jeans again! In this class, students will learn how to repair small holes in woven, non-stretch fabric garments using traditional mending + darning techniques. Students will be provided with... Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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