Perennial will be closed July 1 – July 7 for our summer creative holiday. Classes will resume on 7/8 and we will be back to regular shopping hours on Thursday 7/9.
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, 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 to... Read more »
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 »
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 »
Skills you'll learn: zippers, pattern reading, choosing fabrics, stitches Feel confident stitching on your sewing machine, but want to take your skills to the next level? Join this Level 2 sewing class to learn all the unique features of the sewing machine that can help you tackle your next big project! We'll cover topics ranging... 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 a surprise, bite-sized craft. Whether you have a lot or just a little experience with... Read more »
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 »
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 »
Materials saved from the landfill: paper, fabric Skills you'll learn: expanding the basics of cyanotypes photograms with natural dyes If you've been bitten by the cyanotypes bug like our instructor Katie, this class is for you! Katie has expanded her cyanotype practice by altering the color results of cyanotypes. You'll learn how to use household... Read more »
Description coming soon! Please note: students should complete Home Repair: Electrical before attending.
Materials saved from the landfill: garden tools Skills you'll learn: sharpening, tightening, un-bending your tools Bring in your garden tools with dull blades, loose wooden handles, and bent metal pieces for a tune-up! We'll take you through these basic fixes on our own garden tools + give you the chance to work on your own.... Read more »
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