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 ReFind Furniture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ReFind Furniture. 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.
Monday, June 29, 2009
ReFind Furniture ReUse Exhibition
On June 11th, 2009 The ReBuilding Center hosted the ReUse Exhibition, a creative reuse showcase, in celebration of its 11th birthday.
The ReUse Exhibition was an opportunity for community members to showcase their reuse projects inside the ReFind Furniture showroom. The projects represented wonderful diversity, ranging from coat racks and mirrors to tables, chess sets, and chairs. They all shared in common a commitment to creativity and materials reuse by using 99% salvaged materials and low-voc finishes.
We would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation to all of the folks who shared their reuse projects at the event. We would also like to send a very, very big thank you to all of the wonderful portland restaurants that donated food. We dined like Kings and Queens. Thank you : Bakery Bar, Porque No?, Laughing Planet, Fire on the Mountain, Pizza A Go Go, Grand Central Bakery, and Cupcake Jones!
Check out the slide show below to see pictures from this event, or visit us on Flickr!
Our beautiful birthday cake-donated by Bakery Bar
The ReUse Exhibition was an opportunity for community members to showcase their reuse projects inside the ReFind Furniture showroom. The projects represented wonderful diversity, ranging from coat racks and mirrors to tables, chess sets, and chairs. They all shared in common a commitment to creativity and materials reuse by using 99% salvaged materials and low-voc finishes.
"Buttermilk Reflections" by Sharilyn Service.
Check out the slide show below to see pictures from this event, or visit us on Flickr!
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.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
The ReUse Ideas Project
"Our United Villages inspires people to value and discover existing resources to strengthen the social and environmental vitality of communities."
That's the mission here at OUV and we strive to fulfill it in many different ways. One such manifestation is a project called ReUse Ideas.
The ReUse Ideas Project was born from a desire to encourage people to engage in "creative reuse." Creative reuse means finding new purposes for salvaged materials, such as turning a door into a table or using a toilet as a planter. Creative reuse is a vital component of the ethos at The ReBuilding Center, where materials often rely on the ingenuity of design to bring them back to life.
Drawers turned into planting boxes.
What makes the ReUse Ideas Project so special is that it is driven by the visitors and friends of The ReBuilding Center. We invite anyone and everyone to submit photos and descriptions of projects that incorporate salvaged materials. Whether you are re-tiling a bathroom, building a chicken-coop or re-designing your entire house, sharing these projects inspires creative reuse in others and propels the movement towards a more beautiful and sustainable world!
In addition, participants receive a 10% off coupon for their next ReBuilding Center purchase as well as the good feeling that comes with inspiring creative genius in others.
The ReUse Ideas Project is still very much in the works. We encourage you to give us feedback on how we can make this project more useful and effective. In the meantime, you can look forward to monthly features of ReUse Ideas on this blog in addition to a permanent ReUse Ideas gallery in the Community Resource Area of the warehouse. The gallery features extraordinary examples of reuse projects from TRC visitors and friends, tips and tricks from ReFind Furniture and a plethora of great ideas to inspire your next reuse adventure!
Sash mirror chalkboard.
Interested in submitting? Here's how it works:
1. Take a photo of your project and write a brief description of the process, materials used, how much you saved, etc. We love before and after shots!
2. Fill out the ReUse Ideas Form. This form is available at the cash register (in the center of The ReBuilding Center) or in the Community Resource Area. If you would like to print it yourself or submit the form electronically you can download it in pdf form by clicking here.
3. Submit your photo(s) and description with the ReUse Ideas Form. You can submit your ReUse Idea in person at the register, by mail (your coupon will be mailed to the return address) or by email. Send electronic submissions to communications@ourunitedvillages.org. If you submit electronically, please specify whether you would like the coupon mailed or would like to pick it up at the register.
4. Shop! Use your 10% off discount to purchase materials in the warehouse and create another ReUse masterpiece!
We look forward to seeing the ReUse Ideas Project flourish and we hope that you will find inspiration and motivation in the creative energy of others. As always, we appreciate your feedback and welcome questions! You can direct comments to communications@ourunitedvillages.org.
Click here to see all of the posts related to ReUse Ideas and get inspired! Or check out current workshop offerings to hone your ReUse skills!
Salvaged materials clock.Friday, November 14, 2008
ReFind Storefront Opening Party
On the eve of Thursday November 13th, ReFind Furniture celebrated the commencement of the long awaited ReFind Furniture Showroom.
Friends, supporters and contributors gathered to celebrate the new space and to enjoy a crisp, beautiful fall evening with food, fun and laughter. The festivities were a wonderul culmination of a few years (and especially a few recent months) of hard work by everyone involved. Check it out!
We extend our sincere appreciation to all those who contributed their resources to make the ReFind Storefront a reality.
Please accept our warmest invitation to join us for the "Grand Opening" of the ReFind Furniture Storefront on November 22nd from 3-5pm. There will be Junk to Funk fashions modeled from 3-4, raffle prizes at 4 and of course snacks and beverages to go around! While there is still much work to be done to complete this beautiful space, we hope you will join us in celebrating the exciting developments already made! See you there!
Friends, supporters and contributors gathered to celebrate the new space and to enjoy a crisp, beautiful fall evening with food, fun and laughter. The festivities were a wonderul culmination of a few years (and especially a few recent months) of hard work by everyone involved. Check it out!
We extend our sincere appreciation to all those who contributed their resources to make the ReFind Storefront a reality.
Please accept our warmest invitation to join us for the "Grand Opening" of the ReFind Furniture Storefront on November 22nd from 3-5pm. There will be Junk to Funk fashions modeled from 3-4, raffle prizes at 4 and of course snacks and beverages to go around! While there is still much work to be done to complete this beautiful space, we hope you will join us in celebrating the exciting developments already made! See you there!
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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