Dings, scratches, and wobbles seem inevitable with wood furniture, but they’re not as hard to repair as you might think! In this informal demo, Perennial will show you tricks to cover up and repair surface damage that is commonplace among chair legs and tabletops. You’ll learn simple materials and methods you can use to hide [...]
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Sat 6/8
Goodbye Wobbles + Scratches
When: 06/08/2013Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Perennial's Shop
Cost: $5 suggested donation
Sat 6/22
Recipes for Natural Finishes
When: 06/22/2013Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Perennial's Shop
Cost: $5 suggested donation
Tired of inhaling those nasty fumes when you’re working on a project? Perennial offers a solution in all-natural paints and stains you can mix up in your kitchen! In this informal demo, you’ll learn how to mix and apply milk paint and cook up your own stains from plant materials. We’ll even show you how [...]
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DIY Demo: STL Trash Talk
When: 06/29/2013Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Perennial's Shop
Cost: $5 suggested donation
Get the low-down (and potentially dirty) info about where to discover the best “trash” in St. Louis. Jenny Murphy will leak some of Perennial’s favorite spots to find discarded furniture, give you insights into the city’s bulk trash system, and link you to online resources where someone else’s trash can become your treasure. By the [...]
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DIY Demo: STL Trash Talk
When: 07/07/2012Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Perennial's Shop
Cost: $5 suggested donation to Perennial
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Get the low-down (and potentially dirty) info about where to discover the best “trash” in St. Louis. Jenny Murphy will leak some of Perennial’s favorite spots to find discarded furniture, give you insights into the city’s bulk trash system, and link you to online resources where someone else’s trash can become your treasure. By the [...]
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DIY Demo: STL Trash Talk
When: 09/15/2012Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Perennial's Shop
Cost: $5 suggested donation
Registration has ended!
Get the low-down (and potentially dirty) info about where to discover the best “trash” in St. Louis. Jenny Murphy will leak some of Perennial’s favorite spots to find discarded furniture, give you insights into the city’s bulk trash system, and link you to online resources where someone else’s trash can become your treasure. By the [...]
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DIY Demo: Easy Furniture Alterations + Removing Old Finish
When: 09/22/2012Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Perennial's Shop
Cost: $5 suggested donation
Registration has ended!
Due to a conflict on 9/29 we’ve added Removing Old Finish to this Demo! Two for the price of one!!! The first step of refinishing? Getting rid of that old paint or stain! At this demo, you’ll get an introduction to environmentally sensitive ways to remove old finish without harming yourself or the environment. From [...]
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DIY Demo: Removing Old Finishes – MOVED TO 9/22
When: 09/29/2012Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Perennial's Shop
Cost: $5 suggested donation
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This workshop has been moved/combined with our DIY Demo on 9/22. We will be at FORM Design show this Saturday. It’s a free event, so come on down to FORM and learn to use milk paint with us there! For more info visit: http://formdesignshow.com/ The first step of refinishing? Getting rid of that old paint [...]
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DIY Demo: Removing Old Finish
When: 06/23/2012Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Perennial's Shop
Cost: $5 suggested donation
Registration has ended!
DIY Demo Eco-Friendly Refinishing: Removing Old Finish The first step of refinishing? Getting rid of that old paint or stain! At this free demo, you’ll get an introduction to environmentally sensitive ways to remove old finish without harming yourself or the environment. From strippers to sandpaper, we will show you the ins and outs of [...]
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Repairs: Fixing Wobbles
When: 05/19/2012Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Perennial's Shop
Cost: $5 suggested donation
DIY Demos Repairs: Fixing Wobbles Got a wobble problem? Come down to our shop to learn simple tricks to make your chair or table stable! You’ll learn about the basic joints keeping your furniture together and pick up some skills to secure these important connections. Let us know you’re stopping by! RSVP on facebook.
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Dumpster Diving + Re-Designing: STL Trash Talk
When: 04/28/2012Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Perennial's Shop
Cost: $5 suggested donation
DIY Demo: Dumpster Diving + Re-Designing: STL Trash Talk Get the low-down (and potentially dirty) info about where to discover the best “trash” in St. Louis. Jenny Murphy will leak some of Perennial’s favorite spots to find discarded furniture, give you insights into the city’s bulk trash system, and link you to online resources where [...]
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