PAST WORKSHOPS + EVENTS
Below you will find all the workshops and events we have hosted in the past. Many of these events happen multiple times per year and could be scheduled again in the future.
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Wasted II: Craft Cocktail & Open Studio Event
Our 2nd iteration of our “Wasted” event series but with a Halloween twist. We will be mixing up custom cocktails & mocktails featuring infusions, shrubs, syrups and garnishes made from the leftover peels, stems & seeds we’ve been dutifully collecting. Open to everyone 18 or older with no entry fee required!
The Biodegradable Woodworker
Join us for a 1 hour class discussing commonly used woodworking products, learning about their environmental impacts and how to find suitable biodegradable alternatives. Not just for woodworkers!
Peg Lamp Build-It-Yourself Workshop
During this 4 week hands-on workshop artist Michael Douglas Too will take you through the step-by-step process of building the Peg table lamp. At the end of the workshop you will walk away with your very own Peg lamp (made by you) and a wealth of knowledge on how to create your own furniture pieces using waste and repurposed materials.
Biodegradable Wood Finishes
During this 3 hour workshop artist Michael Douglas Too will introduce you to 4 biodegradable wood finishes: beeswax, shellac, linseed oil and tung oil. Learn how to prepare both the material and the finishes, receive complete guidance on preparation, application and gain hands-on experience with these finishes on their own and combination with each other.
Intro to Repurposed Materials: Wood
During this free 90 minute class artist Michael Douglas Too will introduce you to common discarded materials in the wood family that are suitable for a variety of creative and functional projects and which materials to avoid.
Wasted: Craft Cocktail & Open Studio Event
An Open Studio event inspired by our June ‘Leftovers’ dinner. We will be mixing up custom cocktails & mocktails featuring infusions, shrubs, syrups and garnishes made from the leftover peels, stems & seeds from our kitchen. Open to everyone 18 and older with no entry fee required!
Leftovers: A Unique Dining Experience
Hosted in collaboration with chef Monika Bloch of Venn Canteen, Leftovers is a unique dinner event featuring up-cycled ingredients from local restaurants.
Intro to Repurposed Materials: Metal
In this free 90 minute class you will receive an introduction to common discarded materials in the metal family that are suitable for a variety of creative and functional projects.