To see more photos from this fun event, click here. To learn more about classes and workshops at The ReBuilding Center, click here.
Showing posts with label Education. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Education. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Youth Workshops showcase creative talents!
ReFind Furniture recently hosted a series of four youth-specific workshops: Cabinet of Curiosities, Found Object Sculpture, Coat Racks and Clocks and Wooden Toys. In the classes, youth learned how to work safely with tools and how to think creatively about the use of salvaged materials. Below are a few photos of the "Found Object Sculptures."
To see more photos from this fun event, click here. To learn more about classes and workshops at The ReBuilding Center, click here.
To see more photos from this fun event, click here. To learn more about classes and workshops at The ReBuilding Center, click here.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
New Summer Class Schedule
Summer 2009
Our reuse workshops inspire students to transform discarded building materials into new furniture, household objects, art and sculpture. The workshops take place within the ReFind Furniture woodshop, located adjacent to The ReBuilding Center warehouse, at 3625 N Mississippi Ave. Here, students have access to a variety of woodworking tools and learn valuable tool and construction skills they can apply to projects at home. Most importantly, students learn how to see old building materials for new reuse possibilities and are empowered to realize their ideas in new creative forms.Visit www.rebuildingcenter.org/education to learn more.
Creative Shelving and Storage
Learn to design and build a box, shelving system, or storage unit from reclaimed material that is both artistic and utilitarian. This three day workshop will incorporate the use of hand and power tools and introduce practical construction techniques.
Wed June 3 6-8pm, Sat June 6 & Sun June 7, 10am-5pm
Tuition: $100
Instructed by Dan Anderson
Register
Window Repair Workshop
Repair and renew classic wood sash windows to make them fully operable and more energy efficient. Learn how to rebuild broken frames, replace broken glass, free stuck windows, prep for painting and more.
Sat June 27, 1-4pm
Tuition: $25
Instructed by John Jones
Register
How to Hang a Door Demonstration
Demonstration on how to select a door from The ReBuilding Center warehouse, resize it and hang it. Will also cover replacing basic door hardware.
Sun June 28, 10am-12pm
Sliding Scale $5-15 suggested donation
Instructed by Jonah Ferber
Please RSVP by email.
Fence Building Demonstration
Build your fence out of recycled wood. Come learn how to set fence posts sturdy and straight and explore creative ways fill in the rest.
Sun June 28, 2-4pm
Sliding Scale $5-15 suggested donation
Instructed by Jonah Ferber
Please RSVP by email.
Tile-It Workshop
Learn to install recycled ceramic floor tiles in this two part workshop - a sustainable option for kitchens, bathrooms, and more. In this hands-on course you will gain measuring, cutting, layout, mortar/grout mixing, and installation skills.
Session 1: Tues June 30 6-9pm and Thurs July 2 6-7:30pm
Session 2: Tues August 18 6-9pm and Thurs August 20 6-7:30pm
Tuition: $40
Instructed by Holly Huntley
Register
Introduction to Carpentry for Women
This hands-on carpentry workshop covers power tools, safety, construction lingo and basic principles of carpentry. Students will build their own tool box from recycled materials to take home!
Session 1: Sat July 18, 10-4pm Instructed by Holly Shelby
Session 1 FULL- email us to be placed on waiting list
Session 2: Fri August 7, 10am-4pm Instructed by Katie Hughes
Session 3: Sat August 8, 10-4pm Instructed by Holly Shelby
Tuition $50
Register
Introduction to Carpentry for All
Same workshop as above, open to everyone.
Sat August 29, 10am-4pm
Tuition: $50
Instructed by Holly Shelby
Register
Carpentry for Women- Level 2
This one day workshop builds and develops tool skills learned in The Introduction to Carpentry for Women class. The tablesaw, drill press and sawzall will be introduced as well as advanced techniques on the circular saw. Prerequisite: Introduction to Carpentry for Women workshop or equivalent experience
Session 1: Sun July 19 9:30am-2:30pm
Session 2: Sun August 30 9:30am-2:30pm
Tuition: $45
Instructed by Katie Hughes
Register
A Table From Scrap
Build a small table, desk or bench with pallet wood and other recycled materials. In this three day workshop, students will learn basic tool and construction techniques, practice creative resourcefulness and will leave class with their own one of a kind piece of furniture.
Wed July 29 6-8pm, Sat August 1 & Sun August 2 10am-4pm
Tuition: $85
Instructed by Dan Anderson
Register
Our reuse workshops inspire students to transform discarded building materials into new furniture, household objects, art and sculpture. The workshops take place within the ReFind Furniture woodshop, located adjacent to The ReBuilding Center warehouse, at 3625 N Mississippi Ave. Here, students have access to a variety of woodworking tools and learn valuable tool and construction skills they can apply to projects at home. Most importantly, students learn how to see old building materials for new reuse possibilities and are empowered to realize their ideas in new creative forms.Visit www.rebuildingcenter.org/education to learn more.
Creative Shelving and Storage
Learn to design and build a box, shelving system, or storage unit from reclaimed material that is both artistic and utilitarian. This three day workshop will incorporate the use of hand and power tools and introduce practical construction techniques.Wed June 3 6-8pm, Sat June 6 & Sun June 7, 10am-5pm
Tuition: $100
Instructed by Dan Anderson
Register
Window Repair Workshop
Repair and renew classic wood sash windows to make them fully operable and more energy efficient. Learn how to rebuild broken frames, replace broken glass, free stuck windows, prep for painting and more.
Sat June 27, 1-4pm
Tuition: $25
Instructed by John Jones
Register
How to Hang a Door Demonstration
Demonstration on how to select a door from The ReBuilding Center warehouse, resize it and hang it. Will also cover replacing basic door hardware.
Sun June 28, 10am-12pm
Sliding Scale $5-15 suggested donation
Instructed by Jonah Ferber
Please RSVP by email.
Fence Building Demonstration
Build your fence out of recycled wood. Come learn how to set fence posts sturdy and straight and explore creative ways fill in the rest.
Sun June 28, 2-4pm
Sliding Scale $5-15 suggested donation
Instructed by Jonah Ferber
Please RSVP by email.
Tile-It Workshop
Learn to install recycled ceramic floor tiles in this two part workshop - a sustainable option for kitchens, bathrooms, and more. In this hands-on course you will gain measuring, cutting, layout, mortar/grout mixing, and installation skills.
Session 1: Tues June 30 6-9pm and Thurs July 2 6-7:30pm
Session 2: Tues August 18 6-9pm and Thurs August 20 6-7:30pm
Tuition: $40
Instructed by Holly Huntley
Register
Introduction to Carpentry for Women
This hands-on carpentry workshop covers power tools, safety, construction lingo and basic principles of carpentry. Students will build their own tool box from recycled materials to take home!
Session 1: Sat July 18, 10-4pm Instructed by Holly Shelby
Session 1 FULL- email us to be placed on waiting list
Session 2: Fri August 7, 10am-4pm Instructed by Katie Hughes
Session 3: Sat August 8, 10-4pm Instructed by Holly Shelby
Tuition $50
Register
Introduction to Carpentry for All
Same workshop as above, open to everyone.
Sat August 29, 10am-4pm
Tuition: $50
Instructed by Holly Shelby
Register
Carpentry for Women- Level 2
This one day workshop builds and develops tool skills learned in The Introduction to Carpentry for Women class. The tablesaw, drill press and sawzall will be introduced as well as advanced techniques on the circular saw. Prerequisite: Introduction to Carpentry for Women workshop or equivalent experience
Session 1: Sun July 19 9:30am-2:30pm
Session 2: Sun August 30 9:30am-2:30pm
Tuition: $45
Instructed by Katie Hughes
Register
Build a small table, desk or bench with pallet wood and other recycled materials. In this three day workshop, students will learn basic tool and construction techniques, practice creative resourcefulness and will leave class with their own one of a kind piece of furniture.
Wed July 29 6-8pm, Sat August 1 & Sun August 2 10am-4pm
Tuition: $85
Instructed by Dan Anderson
Register
Monday, April 27, 2009
ReFind Furniture Wins Best Award
ReFind Furniture is honored to be the recipient of the City of Portland's BEST Award for Sustainable Products or Services. The BEST Awards seek to acknowledge the efforts of local businesses in the areas of economic growth and environmental benefit. According to their website, "The mission of the BEST Awards is to inspire the business community by showcasing innovation and commitment to sustainability." To read more about the BEST Awards and our participation, please click here.
ReFind Furniture designs and handcrafts environmentally sustainable, natural, contemporary furnishings for residential and commercial spaces. A primary goal of ReFind is to preserve the environment and benefit communities. In this regard, all ReFind materials are sourced locally, most of it coming from homes and other buildings that have been manually deconstructed by our DeConstruction Services department. This historic old-growth lumber finds new life in a distinctive line of furniture and custom designs.
In 2008, ReFind products created from salvaged material preserved the equivalent of more than 60 old-growth Douglas fir trees and avoided the production of 415 pounds of green house that would have been generated to harvest and mill new lumber — the equivalent of removing 2.5 cars from the road.
Most importantly, ReFind Furniture seeks to inspire the creative reuse of salvaged materials. ReFind also hosts classes and workshops that range from practical knowledge and skill-building to artistic expression. To learn more about classes click here, or visit the Education page of our website.
There are lots of ways to get involved with the creative reuse of salvaged materials. You can participate in the ReUse Ideas Project year-round by submitting a photo of your creative reuse project to receive a 10% discount at the warehouse. Or, you can participate in the upcoming ReFind Furniture ReUse Exhibition by showcasing your project during our 11th birthday celebration on June 11. Click here for more info.
Questions about ReFind Furniture or custom work? Visit our website , email us or call 503-445-1756.
ReFind Furniture designs and handcrafts environmentally sustainable, natural, contemporary furnishings for residential and commercial spaces. A primary goal of ReFind is to preserve the environment and benefit communities. In this regard, all ReFind materials are sourced locally, most of it coming from homes and other buildings that have been manually deconstructed by our DeConstruction Services department. This historic old-growth lumber finds new life in a distinctive line of furniture and custom designs.
In 2008, ReFind products created from salvaged material preserved the equivalent of more than 60 old-growth Douglas fir trees and avoided the production of 415 pounds of green house that would have been generated to harvest and mill new lumber — the equivalent of removing 2.5 cars from the road.
Most importantly, ReFind Furniture seeks to inspire the creative reuse of salvaged materials. ReFind also hosts classes and workshops that range from practical knowledge and skill-building to artistic expression. To learn more about classes click here, or visit the Education page of our website.
There are lots of ways to get involved with the creative reuse of salvaged materials. You can participate in the ReUse Ideas Project year-round by submitting a photo of your creative reuse project to receive a 10% discount at the warehouse. Or, you can participate in the upcoming ReFind Furniture ReUse Exhibition by showcasing your project during our 11th birthday celebration on June 11. Click here for more info.
Questions about ReFind Furniture or custom work? Visit our website , email us or call 503-445-1756.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
ReBuilding Center Workshop: Jewelry Making with Recycled Materials
In this three day workshop instructor Christina Aucone of Modica Design led students in an exploration of the fundamental techniques to creatively integrate recycled materials into jewelry design. They sawed, drilled, filled, wrapped wire and created some truly beautiful works of art from found materials. See before and after pictures below. Learn more about classes and workshops at The ReBuilding Center or register by clicking here.
Adira
Gloria
Lauren
Margit
Solla
McKenna
Susan
The Classroom
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
ReBuilding Center Classes Spring Schedule
Learn a new skill or hone some old ones! Join us in the ReFind Furniture workshop for the following classes this spring. Questions? You can email Emily Krafft, Education Assistant at education@rebuildingcenter.org or call 503-542-5061. And as always, check out the website for more information or to register.
Spring Schedule 2009
Introduction to Carpentry for Women
This hands-on carpentry workshop covers power tools, safety, construction lingo and basic principles of carpentry. Students will build their own tool box from recycled materials to take home!
Sunday, March 15, 10am-5pm
Tuition: $45
Instructed by Gillian Davis
Register Now
Tuition: $85
Instructed by Dan Anderson
Register Now
Woodcut: The Hand Pulled Print
Create woodblock prints with recycled pine using both hand and power carving tools. Participants will learn how to print by hand and leave the class ready to continue printing in their own studio or kitchen!
Wedensday April 1st, 6-9pm and Saturday April 4th 10-3:30pm
Tuition: $70
$10 Materials fee paid to instructor on 1st day of class
Instructed by Ken Walker
Register Now
Adirondack Chair Workshop
Build an Adirondack Chair from recycled wood. In this three day workshop students will use the bandsaw, chopsaw and drills to craft their own classic Adirondack chair. Class time will focus on techniques and simple joinery, with extensive cutting and assembly time.
Pre-requisite: Have taken previous Rebuilding Center workshop or woodworking class elsewhere or instructor approval.
Thursday April 15, 6:30-8:30pm, Saturday April 18 and Sunday April 19, 10-5pm
Tuition: $115
Instructed by Randi Selleck
Register Now
Tile it Workshop
Learn to install recycled ceramic floor tiles in this two part workshop - a sustainable option for kitchens, bathrooms, and more. In this hands-on course you will gain measuring, cutting, layout, mortar/grout mixing, and installation skills.
Tuesday May 5, 6-9pm and Tuesday May 7, 6-7:30pm
Tuition: $35
Instructed by Holly Huntley
Register Now
How to Hang a Door Demonstration
Demonstration on how to select a door from The ReBuilding Center warehouse, resize it and hang it. Will also cover replacing basic door hardware.
Sunday May 17, 10am-12pm
Sliding Scale $5-15 suggested donation
Instructed by Jonah Ferber
Please RSVP by emailing education@rebuildingcenter.org
Fence Building Demonstration
Build your fence out of recycled wood. Come learn how to set fence posts sturdy and straight and explore creative ways fill in the rest.
Sunday May 17, 2-4pm
Tuition: $15
Instructed by Jonah Ferber
Register Now
Spring Schedule 2009
Introduction to Carpentry for Women
This hands-on carpentry workshop covers power tools, safety, construction lingo and basic principles of carpentry. Students will build their own tool box from recycled materials to take home!
Sunday, March 15, 10am-5pm
Tuition: $45
Instructed by Gillian Davis
Register Now
Creative Shelving and Storage
Learn to design and build a box, shelving system, or storage unit from reclaimed material that is both artistic and utilitarian. This three day workshop will incorporate the use of hand and power tools and introduce practical construction techniques.
Wedensday March 25, 6-8pm, Saturday March 28 and Sunday March 29, 10-4pmTuition: $85
Instructed by Dan Anderson
Register Now
Woodcut: The Hand Pulled PrintCreate woodblock prints with recycled pine using both hand and power carving tools. Participants will learn how to print by hand and leave the class ready to continue printing in their own studio or kitchen!
Wedensday April 1st, 6-9pm and Saturday April 4th 10-3:30pm
Tuition: $70
$10 Materials fee paid to instructor on 1st day of class
Instructed by Ken Walker
Register Now
Adirondack Chair Workshop
Build an Adirondack Chair from recycled wood. In this three day workshop students will use the bandsaw, chopsaw and drills to craft their own classic Adirondack chair. Class time will focus on techniques and simple joinery, with extensive cutting and assembly time.
Pre-requisite: Have taken previous Rebuilding Center workshop or woodworking class elsewhere or instructor approval.
Thursday April 15, 6:30-8:30pm, Saturday April 18 and Sunday April 19, 10-5pm
Tuition: $115
Instructed by Randi Selleck
Register Now
Tile it Workshop
Learn to install recycled ceramic floor tiles in this two part workshop - a sustainable option for kitchens, bathrooms, and more. In this hands-on course you will gain measuring, cutting, layout, mortar/grout mixing, and installation skills.
Tuesday May 5, 6-9pm and Tuesday May 7, 6-7:30pm
Tuition: $35
Instructed by Holly Huntley
Register Now
How to Hang a Door Demonstration
Demonstration on how to select a door from The ReBuilding Center warehouse, resize it and hang it. Will also cover replacing basic door hardware.
Sunday May 17, 10am-12pm
Sliding Scale $5-15 suggested donation
Instructed by Jonah Ferber
Please RSVP by emailing education@rebuildingcenter.org
Fence Building Demonstration
Build your fence out of recycled wood. Come learn how to set fence posts sturdy and straight and explore creative ways fill in the rest.
Sunday May 17, 2-4pm
Tuition: $15
Instructed by Jonah Ferber
Register Now
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Woodshop Wonders
ReFind Education cordially invites you to participate in one of our woodshop workshops! Learn a new skill, hone an old one, have some fun, meet some people, and bring something home! Here's what's happening in November:
Teen Woodshop Workshop : Learn about working with reclaimed wood and practice using tools such as the bandsaw, sander, drill and more. During the workshop complete a small woodworking project to take home.
Monday November 10th, 1-4pm
Sliding Scale $10-$30 (no one will be turned away for lack of funds).
Register Now
Table Building Techniques : Build a small side table from salvaged wood in this three day workshop. Learn how to make a useful and simple furniture piece with few materials and connections. The class will focus on the use of hand tools and the bandsaw, while learning a simple joinery connection.
Wed Nov 12, 6:30-8pm, Sat Nov 15 and Sun Nov 16, 12-5pm
$75 Instructed by Randi Selleck
Register Now
Call early to reserve your place. See the full ReFind Education schedule on our website, http://www.rebuildingcenter.org/education.htm.
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