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 »

Get Tickets $24.00 – $30.00 1 ticket 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 8 tickets left

Intro to Cyanotypes

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

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 »

Get Tickets $41.00 – $51.00 4 tickets left

Make Your Own Yarn

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

Materials saved from the landfill:  fabric scraps, orts (those tiny scraps of thread + yarn from sewing and textile projects!) Skills you'll learn: technique for making fabric scrap twine, coiling technique for "art yarn" developed by the instructor Ever wondered what to do with the scraps left over from your sewing + textile projects? Textile... Read more »

Get Tickets $34.00 – $42.00 5 tickets left

DIY Upcycled Picture Framing

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

Materials saved from the landfill: picture frames, mat boards Skills you'll learn: repairing + replacing parts of salvaged picture frames, mat board cutting + covering Discover tips and tricks for framing your artwork with upcycled picture frames! In this class, we'll discuss the different types of pictures frames you'll find secondhand - from wood to... Read more »

Get Tickets $36.00 – $45.00 7 tickets left

DIY Little Free Library, 2/19+2/26

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

Materials saved from the landfill: drawers, cabinets, salvaged scrap wood, picture frames, hardware Skills you'll learn: table saw, construction, drilling, installation Please note, this two-day workshop takes place on Thursdays, February 19 + 26 from 6pm - 9pm each night. Learn to transform an old piece of furniture into your very own Little Free Library!... Read more »

Get Tickets $89.00 – $111.00 2 tickets left

Tools 101: Drills + Sander + Planer

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

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 »

Get Tickets $22.00 – $27.00 8 tickets left

Dyeing with Indigo

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

Materials saved from the landfill: cotton bedsheets, natural fabrics Skills you'll learn: Shibori dyeing, kumo and itajime resist techniques Shibori, aka Japanese tie dye, is a multifaceted art where you can tie, fold, and stitch your way to a whole new look for tired linens, clothes, and more. In this class, participants will get to... Read more »

Get Tickets $43.00 – $54.00 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 6 tickets left

Toothbrush Rag Rug

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

Materials saved from the landfill: bedsheets, fabric Skills you'll learn: buttonhole stitch, starting + finishing a circular rug, cutting fabric strips from bedsheets Also referred to as "Amish knot" rugs, toothbrush rugs get their name from the tool used to make them. Toothbrushes, which were once wooden, had a hole in the handle giving early... Read more »

Get Tickets $45.00 – $56.00 7 tickets left

Vintage Hardback Bookbinding

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

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 »

Get Tickets $42.00 – $52.00 6 tickets left