Excellent overview of simple upholstery upgrades....perfect timing for a chair upgrade I'd like to complete. The zoom meeting format worked just fine, especially with the use of close up view and wide view cameras. Great hosts, very personable + knowledgable, I'll be back for sure, thank you

LOVED this class SO much that I am signing up to take it again for a refresher and bringing two friends who are new to Perrenial. I can't wait to Dabble with them!!

Fun class and I learned a lot. Would take another!

I always intended to learn how to sew from my grandmother, a talented seamstress, but distance and illness (and my lack of a machine to continue practicing) always seemed to keep it from happening. After she passed, I found myself with a sewing machine I didn't know how to use. When I saw that Perennial was offering a Sewing Basics class, I thought it would be a fun night out for my mom and I to enjoy together. We had the best time learning how to use our machines and are grateful to carry on the craft that my grandmother loved so much.

I loved this class! I had been wanting to take it for ages, but scheduling hadn't worked out. It was a lot of fun, I learned some new skills and the finished project was just what I'd hoped.

I love my custom cutting board! I cannot believe that I made it with my own 2 hands. I have absolutely no experience with woodworking and I was able to make something beautiful. Highly recommend.

Great class. Very informative and hands-on.

This is the second Perennial wood shop class that I've taken with Grace. She's a great instructor with an emphasis on safety.

Teacher, facility and pace of class were awesome. I learned how to cut glass and tile, design a mosaic, mix and pour concrete and set the mosaic pieces. Loved it!!

I enjoyed the class. Good instruction with room to explore. Very happy with the final products. Will be taking more classes!

Grace made everyone comfortable and trusted us to use the tools & machine. It was a great experience & she has an easy going pleasant personality.

This class was so much fun! Kitty took us through the whole process from start to finish. She was very patient explaining each step in great detail. If we happened to hit a snag in the process, she was right there to assist and guide us through. I highly recommend this class if you are wanting to learn the process of soldering and creating one of a kind pieces of artwork.

Great instructor! Project turned out fantastic!

I feel way more confident trying to use my own machine now! Although when I went to try, realized I had the wrong bobbin size (something I learned in class!)

Grace provided a wonderful intro to the compound miter saw, the band saw, and the jigsaw. I feel like I could now safely use these tools independently of an instructor.

I learned how to take in some dress shirts, hem pants and dresses, and learned how to properly fit a garment. The teacher was very patient and knowledgeable. I would definitely take a class like this again!

Everything about this class was well thought out and executed. I really enjoyed learning a new set of skills and having something to show for it. Now I'm inspired to try out a few projects at home!

Great class - fun and informative. Learned how to use several tools for glass cutting. Instructor was knowledgeable and gave good information on safety practices. I took too long designing my pattern and had to rush the second step of mixing the concrete and setting my tile pieces. Would recommend the class, but keep an eye on the clock!

I had seen this class offered several times, but always had a conflict. So, I was excited to finally make it. I really enjoyed the experience and am pleased with my finished journal. It's a craft I will try to make on my own.

This was a wonderful class! I really didn't think I could learn to weave anything that would actually look good but by the end of the class I had a piece of weaving that looks quite nice and that I'm going to hang up in our home. And I learned enough that I plan to try some more weaving projects just for fun. The instructor was excellent and very patient with explanations and assistance.

This was my first class through Dabble, and I can't wait to sign up for another! The teacher was helpful and knowledgeable and helped students work at their own pace.

I had a wonderful time at the class and learned a lot. I have not done much Embroidery since I was a kid and it was lovely to renew my interest and see that there are so many possibilities nowadays that make use of the basic skills. I appreciated the teachers time and patience.

This was a great class! Grace at Perennial was knowledgeable and personable and has given me the confidence to use some pretty cool tools!

I loved this class!! However, the teacher talked for most of the class and there wasn’t a lot of work time. Fortunately, most of the folks in the class finished their rings with satisfaction! I also love my ring!!

This was my first time taking a class at Perennial and it definitely won't be my last. The instructor, Jenny, was knowledgable and friendly, and I was really impressed with Perennial's mission and community impact. Great class, great organization, great new hobby!

This class is totally laid back in an amazing space. (When I collect all the things that Perennial has to offer I’m a “horder” but when they do it, it’s artsy upcycling and wonderful. Darn double standards. ) Anyway, I was a little nervous that this would be difficult and I wouldn’t be able to dye at home without specialty equipment or ingredients, but Allana taught us that all you really need is the right plant/flower/veggie, a big pot of water, and some natural fibers to dye...and maybe a handful of rusty objects- but you’ll learn more about that when you take the class! This was a fantastic class!

I enjoyed learning and using the table saw and chop saw, having plenty of wood to choose from for my cutting board, and receiving plenty of instruction as needed. Great workshop!

This is a GREAT class. Theresa is a really gifted instructor; her way of giving instruction is very clear and easy to understand, and she has a comforting presence that makes you feel like you can do whatever she's telling you, no problem. She also strikes just the right balance between giving clear instruction and leaving room for your own creativity — AND she manages time well. Her enthusiasm for the medium and the process is contagious, too. I would take another class from her in a heartbeat.

This was my very first dabble and let's just say, I was not disappointed! I loved the small class size because I was able to get any help from the teacher as soon as I needed it. For doing something out of my wheelhouse, Grace made me feel very comfortable by being very thorough with the instructions. I learned more than I thought I would and I am excited to try wood burning again!

Grace did a great job of introducing furniture restoration tips in a very approachable manner. I felt inspired to go home and tackle my project!! I also loved the Perennial work space and hope to get to visit again soon!

Grace did a great job of explaining how to take furniture apart and put it back together for restoration. I especially liked the part of the demo where she showed us how to use soybean-based stripper to remove the old finish. That stuff is amazing!

Thoroughly enjoyed this class. The instructor was great. She did a wonderful job of explaining, demonstrating, and guiding. I love my napkins and tea towel that I dyed. They turned out awesome!

Loved the class. I was running a little late and the instructor accommodated me. She was extremely helpful and the class was a lot of fun. I would definitely recommend this class.

Explained very well for the average person with no previous knowledge of these skill sets to understand.

It was a very comfortable, casual setting that disarms you from feeling nervous about learning new things. I felt like I was able to speak up if I had any questions or comments and was excited to learn!

I had so much fun doing this, I went a little wine bottle crazy. Great class, easy to follow instruction and made several fun, unique pieces.

I grew up in the days when yarn potholders were all the rage. I wanted to re-capture part of my youth and decided this class would be a fun way to do that. I learned new skills and left with a mostly-finished project. Now, I have a loom and a nifty tapestry needle and am free to try even more intricate projects. Hillary Bird, the teacher, did a great job of giving us a few stitches to try and giving us several ways to do them. She's a big believer in finding the method that works best for the student. I really enjoyed this class and will be looking for other weaving classes to attend.

This class was great fun! Skills learned are glass cutting and grinding to smooth corners and edges, soldering, learning to attach a chain to your two-piece frame for hanging, and your finished frame holds a pressed flower, greenery, or both. The best part is that I learned the skills needed to make more! I highly recommend this class!

This was a really fun class! The instructor was lively and well informed. We all got to try several different ways of folding fabric to produce different designs and had a great time doing it. I will definitely try Shibori again -- the results were beautiful! (If you're messy like me, you might want to plan to bring snug latex gloves or you'll be scrubbing indigo off your hands and nails for a week. )

Had a great time making a wine holder fro old cigar boxes and a felted pennant! LOVE the concept and the environment. Staff was friendly Andy fun! Cocktail was great.

The crafts and cocktails were awesome! We had a great time drinking the cocktail, creating the fun crafts and chatting with fellow participants.

This fun class teaches skills in measuring and cutting glass, putting together a three-dimensional terrarium of sorts. Soldering and small-container planting are other skills learned. I'll take this class again sometime!

I've been wanting to start composting at home for a while and this seemed like an interesting project. This class was heavy on teamwork and required little technical skill with tools. The instructor demonstrated all steps in advance and was good about discussing safety tips. The Gateway Greening educator started the class with a presentation about best practices for home composting and gave very good handouts. I recommend this class for anyone who has been wanting a project and has interest in home composting.

This class was a lot of fun! Learning to use the tools, choosing the pieces, mixing the concrete -- now that I've taken this class ( and Theresa was a great teacher!), I can't wait to make more of these!

Great class. I learned a lot of the basics that were very useful.

Even though I appeared late because of traffic and suck at sewing, Dorothy still made this a pleasant experience. Her patterns are simple, yet clever. The skill level for a barely-sewing person like me is a real challenge. But, if you don't break out into a cold sweat sitting at a sewing machine, you will do just fine. One caution is that there is considerable sewing homework between the two sessions if you would like to make the full-sized denim throw. However, that extra work is purely optional. I'm looking forward to Session 2 when we put our piecework together.

I am glad it ended up being a smaller class. The one on one attention we got was helpful. I am excited to get back to book binding. Thanks for helping me relearn as awesome skill.

This class was AWESOME. Great teacher, I really felt like I learned a new skill in a calm, thoughtful process. Thanks for the great lesson! I will be back!

This class is great! I am someone who has never sewn before and now I feel like I'm at a good starting place. I wouldn't be opposed to taking the class again to become even more comfortable with the sewing machine. Jenny is incredibly patient and knowledgeable.

Jenny was an excellent teacher, kept the class moving along, was great with her demonstrations and also allowing the class to be hands on. There were quite a few questions asked and she answered them all. Would definitely recommend this for any beginner thinking about learning how to use a sewing machine. Thanks Jenny.

Great class! Wonderful location, really excited for more classes there.

It is upbeat class and great place to practice popping bottles. There is not technical and it isn't a detailed process, but this class gives you a place to work and practice on popping bottles. You will likely not find out anything new about the process that you haven't already found researching already, but what you get is the space, material, and guidance from the instructor to learn and practice which makes it worth the time.

I love taking classes in the space at Perrenial. The class was fun, and the instructor was kind and experienced. It was nice to have some time to sit and sew with a group of people.

What a fun way to spend an evening. The course was well-paced with clear printed instructions to take with you to recreate the project at home. All materials and tools provided, and bonus tips for practicing re-use and and budget-friendly upcycling. Instructor was incredibly upbeat, encouraging and supportive for any needs or concerns that arose; worked to ensure a positive experience for all students.

Fun crafts for a wide range of skills and interests. I wish the class had been kept a little smaller.

The joinery class is really fun and provides a chance to use hand tools I've never even seen before to make joints for all sorts of projects. I feel confident I'll be able to duplicate the same techniques at home. The instructor is really knowledgeable and enthusiastic!

Perennial knocked it out of the park again! This is my second class at the workshop and it was so much fun. I had a little more confidence after taking the saw class previously, so I wasn't as nervous this time. Grace was the instructor again and did a fantastic job of thoroughly explaining each saw we used (table and circular saws) and how to safely use them and make use of all the features on each saw. We learned how to clamp the wood to cut, measuring tips, and made several cuts. I was feeling so empowered I stuck around after for the community workshop to practice some more. Thanks again, Perennial for being awesome!

Loved this class. I never thought of using old magazines for origami. It works and is some much cheaper than buying special paper. Also liked the idea of making origami flowers for an arrangement in a vase or as garland. Also cheaper and more fun than artificial flowers. I loved taking the class in the new Perennial space, We only had two students in our class but I liked the individual attention and got to make a new acquaintance.

I was really nervous and excited about learning to use the power saws in the workshop. Grace taught the course and did a great job explaining how to stay safe and operate the various saws. I feel confident that I will be able to use all three saws --- the compound miter saw, the jig saw, and the band saw with ease. Thanks to Perennial for being a great resource for learning in the community!

Exactly what I was looking for to refresh my skills, though this is also great for beginning sewers. Pacing and content were spot on. I appreciated the laid back atmosphere and approach, and the mission of the organization. Looking forward to taking more classes here

I've been interested in Rag Rugs for a long time and was excited to see this class offered. The instructor made sure everyone was comfortable, answered all questions patiently and gave us each individual time and instruction. I really enjoyed this class and feel like I can finish the rug I started and start a new one without much hassle.

Lots of fun. Small class size allowed for personal attention.

I loved learning a brand new skill and walking away with something to show for it. Kitty was a fantastic teacher!

The power tools 101 class is particularly helpful for people who have never laid a finger on those power tool triggers. Although I was already familiar with the chopsaw and jig jigsaw, it was great to put wood blade with the bandsaw. I'd always been a little intimidated it, but not anymore! Now The bandsaw is on my must have tool list! I also met some really nice people during the class. Thank you for offering this opportunity to me. Nice job!

Enjoyed learning a new craft. Looking forward to doing this on my own at home!

This was such a great event. It was really laid back which allowed people to get to know each other a little bit. Perennial is a great space, and it was good to learn about it more. My candles didn't turn out perfect but it was fun to learn!

I had a lovely time learning the art of Shibori with our intrepid leader! She was so knowledgable, supportive and warm that I plan to take more classes with her!

This class was so much fun. As someone who has never done any woodworking it was really easy with the guidance of the instructor.

Great class and just the right amount of knowledge for the length of time we had. Highly recommend to people new to sewing, or who - like me, had been away from it for a while.

I really enjoyed this class. I had prior experience with weaving, but still learned some new techniques! The instructor is very creative!

It was a perfect date night activity, and we got to leave with two super cool shelves! We're excited to hang them up :). The instructor was informative, friendly, and helpful!

I found myself with a new sewing machine so I thought I had better learn how to use it. Voila', Dabble via Perennial had a class! I love Dabble classes so of course I signed up.

My daughter and I did this as a girls night out. We had a great experience and love our 'friendship' rings.

It was fun! Lots of people made it an enjoyable experience!

This was a great evening of fun. The wood project was a little simple but time does not allow for anything too complex. The towel was a great addition to the wood project and allowed for more personal creativity! The cocktail was interesting, but, we did not care much for the taste. Others, however, thought it was great- considering they drank an entire punch bowl of it! Making your own cocktail was pretty fun though! Did not expect the snacks ( soft pretzels and dip & popcorn, along with refreshing citrus water). The evening was very enjoyable and the staff was very helpful and friendly. Love the concept of art awareness. I will be looking for more things to dabble in at Perenial ,as well as, on Dabble!

Fun evening out - not long (~20 min) at each of the 3 craft stations but allowed enough time to get creative. Time was provided to go back to a station if you wanted to finish something. We made a flight board (for beer tastings), printed a tea towel, and mixed a cocktail. Fun atmosphere! Would absolutely recommend.

This was my first time attending dabble event. I had an amazing experience dabbling. I thought this experience was unique in the sense i learned to how to make a cocktail using bartender tips. One of the tips shared was Bar tending: 101 start with the least quantity ingredient to the larger quantity. The bartender also suggested using ice that creates perfect balance of chilling the drink but not watering drink down for best quality taste. Additionally we drilled holes and painted custom wood flight planks. I really had a great experience. In fact I have suggested to several co-workers and friends to checkout dabble.com for pop up and start up local events to attend for recreation and entertainment. Thank you Jeremy Idleman for recommending this to me and my friends.

Good class to do with friends or a date. Fun environment! Do wish we had more colors for the bar towels and to paint our beer flights. Would also have been nice to make the entire beer flight ourselves (we only were able to drill one hole) however I'm sure it was time constraints! Overall great time!

The teacher was wonderful, very knowledgable, patient and thorough. The class was harder than I expected. I am happy with my take home project, but we were exhausted at the end of the night! It wasn't the fun relaxing girls night that I anticipated but I definitely learned a lot have 2 cool wine bottle planters to display at home.

Loved this class! The instructor was very knowledgeable and took the time to answer our burning questions. There were a variety of machines to use which is awesome because I was able to operate one similar to mine. That said, it's also pretty hands on. I left feeling confident I wasn't going to break my machine or sew over my fingers. I would totally suggest this class over a boring YouTube video any day!

This class was a blast! I learned some new skills and tools in a fun, casual environment with an instructor who was eager to explore and experiment with us while successfully imparting the core objectives of the class. I will definitely take other classes with Perennial!

Really cool experience at a really cool spot. I will be back!

It was pretty basic, the interesting piece was the products, local and environmentally friendly with a few tricks and tips here and there. I feel like it is worth the time an money

This teacher did a great job all around! I've always been nervous about using power tools, but she made me feel comfortable and safe the entire time. I also not have an incredible new ability to make these rings on my own. I'm really happy with the class and how my ring turned out!

Class was informative for beginners on eco friendly paintbremoval and stains. I love the building/place where the class is held and idea...just don't love the neighborhood especially coming alone after dark. It is iffy.

Very cool class. Learn to etch on various glass cutters and how to safely pop the glass in half and how to reuse the bottles for other crafts. Fun for a group.

This was a great class. I was really impressed with the instructor of this class also. I definitely learned a lot. Highly recommend.

Great experience learning about Shibori and the some of the different techniques available to create quite a few different designs. The teacher was quite knowledgeable and let us experiment with different tools available to attain some really neat designs.

I had an amazing time taking this class and would suggest it to anyone looking to learn the basic skills in seeing with a machine and cutting fabric from a pattern. I have never used a sewing machine before and the instructor was very knowledgable and helpful in teaching and guiding me through the process. And I got a great looking apron at the end of it!

Such a fun class not only to learn a bit about birds, but also to learn about tools and woodworking. Bonus: the birdhouses are super cute and act as a long-term reminder of a fun Sunday afternoon with friends, new and old.

This class included alcohol so what is not to like? We learned to make a cocktail made a coaster and a bottle opener. The coaster and bottle opener were both extremely easy to make but it was still fun. It was a good mix of people and an overall enjoyable experience.

This class was really fun! My husband and I attended in an effort to do something different and we found it! The class flow was laid-back and fun, but we also were productive building a bottle-opener, making coasters from coffee bags, and learning how to properly mix a tequila cocktail! We enjoyed meeting people in class and checking out Perennial - I definitely recommend this class!

I brought my 13 year old grand daughter in for this class. It was fabulous. The instructor, Theresa, was so good at guiding her while giving her the opportunity to make her own decisions. She learned how to use the tools and was so proud of the crochet hooks and needles she made. I recommend this class for adults and children.

Super fun craftiness with upcycled materials. I will definitely attend this again!

This class was such a wonderful relaxing experience! The instructor was a warm and welcoming woman and I would love to take another class like this in the future.

Teachers were very informative and the atmosphere was great. Had a good time overall!

The class was great and I learned a lot about how to reuse glass bottles.

I really enjoyed the class and I learned a lot about mosaics.

This class was excellent!! Gina was so helpful & Jenny at Perennial was knowledgeable and helpful too. This class allowed for total creativity and room to experiment...there were a couple varieties of wood to choose from and who doesn't like power tools! This class is one that a true beginner could manage or someone that has had experience with wood working.

The instructor was VERY patient with me and did an excellent job explaining the fine details of the craft. Kudos and great job!

Had a lot of fun learning how to create a rug from t-shirts! A DIY project I would never think about and a great way to turn old tshirts in to something new! Also loved learning the basics of crochet to turn in to other projects.

Great! The teacher and location were perfect! Wish the crochet hooks came with the class price. Happy I took the class though and plan to take more!

I enjoyed learning this craft project. I thought it was on the expensive side for what it entailed.

Cool shop! Great info. Would recommend it to anyone.

Very entertaining and informative.

This was a fun class. I’m very happy with what I made. I am not happy with the smell of the place. There was something about the room we were in. It didn’t seem to be ventilated very well. I ended up with a massive headache and a cough. I'm not sure I want to take another wood working class there if it is in the same room.

As a new home owner with plaster walls, I was super excited for this class. However, I was disappointed at the following:

1. Most of the class focused on drywall install, which is fine, however, most of the participants were there to focus on plaster.
2. 2 out of the 3 hours were lectured based and 1 hour was focused practicing my new skills. I would have benefited from more practice time in this risk free environment with more instruction on how improve.

I wouldn't pay to take this class again as I felt Youtube could have been just as beneficial. The instructor is certainly knowledgeable, but I felt the class could be more organized and structured better to increase the value to the students.

Because of a previous bad experience trying to learn from my mother, I was leery of taking this class. I decided to do it anyway and am so glad I did! Jen, the teacher, was exceedingly patient and very positive about sewing. She began by walking us through all the knobs, hooks, levers and feet on several machines so that we could adapt our knowledge to our own machines, if applicable. Our practices were easily paced, so I didn't worry about getting behind the class and I even left with a very easy, completed project. I would highly recommend this class for the fearful and the venue for anyone who believes in recycling/upcycling. Perennial walks their talk and is highly motivated to help others in the community.