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Where: Leaven Community Center

When: Thursday July 31, 5:15pm

This small hands-on class will be focused on repairing holes in non-stretch fabrics, particularly denim and twill. You will learn how to repair a garment of your own (or practice on scrap fabric) and leave being able to repair your own items! You will even get a little kit of take-home supplies for your personal mending projects.

This course welcomes brand-new menders and those with experience. The workshop will focus on woven garments such as jeans, denim or twill jackets (not athletic or rain wear), cotton twill pants, linen pants and non-stretch shirts. Twill looks like there are diagonal lines running down the fabric, which are created by the weave.

This class is priced on a sliding scale. This means tickets are available at a variety of prices so that our classes are accessible to people of a variety of economic situations. If you are able to afford a higher price ticket, please do so as the lower price tickets are limited. There are 2 available spots for free tickets and 2 for $10 tickets.

Proceeds from tickets go directly to paying our wonderful instructors and anything leftover is used by Repair PDX to continue hosting events and workshops like this one!

ReCreate Group Art Show

Michelle Shaw's RECREATE show will open August 1 & 2 with an accompanying group show highlighting artists using recycled materials! ReClaim It's own Store Manager, Julie, will be showing textile art & previous GLEAN artist, Joshua Sin & volunteer Cynthia will be showing art as well.

Friday & Saturday, August 1-2

Michelle's studio at ADX Portland

417 SE 11th, Portland, OR

ReCreate Group Art Show

Michelle Shaw's RECREATE show will open August 1 & 2 with an accompanying group show highlighting artists using recycled materials! ReClaim It's own Store Manager, Julie, will be showing textile art & previous GLEAN artist, Joshua Sin & volunteer Cynthia will be showing art as well.

Friday & Saturday, August 1-2

Michelle's studio at ADX Portland

417 SE 11th, Portland, OR

Join Community Services Network on Saturday, August 2, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM for the Salvation Army Back To School event!

This community-focused celebration is the perfect way to gear up for the new school year. Hosted at the local Salvation Army, it’s an event that brings families, students, and neighbors together to prepare for success in the classroom and beyond.

Stay tuned for more details about the activities, resources, and opportunities available during this special day. We’ll be sharing updates soon, so be sure to check back regularly. Don’t miss this chance to come together, connect, and celebrate the back-to-school season!

Event info here!

Class Experience (more detailed info)

Learn DIY Skills to Save Money, Gain Confidence, and Care for Your Home

This 6-week, hands-on workshop series teaches homeowners how to handle common home repairs and improvements themselves—no prior experience required. 

Each 3-hour class introduces practical projects and repair techniques that can save you thousands on contractor fees, help you feel more confident in your space, and keep your home safe, functional, and comfortable. 

At the end of each workshop, participants will receive detailed handouts to help guide future projects and recommendations for tools, materials, and supplies to purchase, when necessary. 

Whether you're a first-time homeowner or have lived in your home for years, this series will give you the skills, knowledge, and hands-on practice you need to be more capable and empowered for years to come.

FUNDAMENTALS 1 - WORKSHOP SEQUENCE

Week 1: Intro to Power Tools for Homeowners

Week 2: Intro to Walls and Wall Repair

Week 3: Custom Shelving and Mounting

Week 4: Plumbing Basics: Faucets, Drains, and Toilets

Week 5: Electrical Upgrades: Replacing Light Fixtures and Outlets

Week 6: Weatherization & Seasonal Maintenance Skills

Class Experience (more detailed info)

Learn DIY Skills to Save Money, Gain Confidence, and Care for Your Home

This 6-week, hands-on workshop series teaches homeowners how to handle common home repairs and improvements themselves—no prior experience required. 

Each 3-hour class introduces practical projects and repair techniques that can save you thousands on contractor fees, help you feel more confident in your space, and keep your home safe, functional, and comfortable. 

At the end of each workshop, participants will receive detailed handouts to help guide future projects and recommendations for tools, materials, and supplies to purchase, when necessary. 

Whether you're a first-time homeowner or have lived in your home for years, this series will give you the skills, knowledge, and hands-on practice you need to be more capable and empowered for years to come.

FUNDAMENTALS 1 - WORKSHOP SEQUENCE

Week 1: Intro to Power Tools for Homeowners

Week 2: Intro to Walls and Wall Repair

Week 3: Custom Shelving and Mounting

Week 4: Plumbing Basics: Faucets, Drains, and Toilets

Week 5: Electrical Upgrades: Replacing Light Fixtures and Outlets

Week 6: Weatherization & Seasonal Maintenance Skills

Frog and Toad Hayling just hit 3 months (!!)) in their new warehouse space on SE Milwaukie Ave and are finally starting to feel settled. That means, it's finally time to start planning a party! More details to come, but expect:

Food! Trashy Entertainment! Rummage Sale with top-tier salvaged treasures! Raffle prizes! Kid-Friendly Fun! Some of our Favorite people and orgs in PDX!

If you would like to get involved, we would love to have you! If your organization would like to table, share an activity, donate items, services, or experiences to our raffle, or sponsor some food, drink, or entertainment, please reach out to sun@frogandtoadhauling.com

More info to come- until then, they’ll be haulin'!

Class Experience (more detailed info)

Learn DIY Skills to Save Money, Gain Confidence, and Care for Your Home

This 6-week, hands-on workshop series teaches homeowners how to handle common home repairs and improvements themselves—no prior experience required. 

Each 3-hour class introduces practical projects and repair techniques that can save you thousands on contractor fees, help you feel more confident in your space, and keep your home safe, functional, and comfortable. 

At the end of each workshop, participants will receive detailed handouts to help guide future projects and recommendations for tools, materials, and supplies to purchase, when necessary. 

Whether you're a first-time homeowner or have lived in your home for years, this series will give you the skills, knowledge, and hands-on practice you need to be more capable and empowered for years to come.

FUNDAMENTALS 1 - WORKSHOP SEQUENCE

Week 1: Intro to Power Tools for Homeowners

Week 2: Intro to Walls and Wall Repair

Week 3: Custom Shelving and Mounting

Week 4: Plumbing Basics: Faucets, Drains, and Toilets

Week 5: Electrical Upgrades: Replacing Light Fixtures and Outlets

Week 6: Weatherization & Seasonal Maintenance Skills

Class Experience (more detailed info)

Learn DIY Skills to Save Money, Gain Confidence, and Care for Your Home

This 6-week, hands-on workshop series teaches homeowners how to handle common home repairs and improvements themselves—no prior experience required. 

Each 3-hour class introduces practical projects and repair techniques that can save you thousands on contractor fees, help you feel more confident in your space, and keep your home safe, functional, and comfortable. 

At the end of each workshop, participants will receive detailed handouts to help guide future projects and recommendations for tools, materials, and supplies to purchase, when necessary. 

Whether you're a first-time homeowner or have lived in your home for years, this series will give you the skills, knowledge, and hands-on practice you need to be more capable and empowered for years to come.

FUNDAMENTALS 1 - WORKSHOP SEQUENCE

Week 1: Intro to Power Tools for Homeowners

Week 2: Intro to Walls and Wall Repair

Week 3: Custom Shelving and Mounting

Week 4: Plumbing Basics: Faucets, Drains, and Toilets

Week 5: Electrical Upgrades: Replacing Light Fixtures and Outlets

Week 6: Weatherization & Seasonal Maintenance Skills

Mark calendars - Details to follow in the next Repair PDX newsletter.

Check out event info here

It is a competition. It is an event. And it;s Rebuilding Center’s biggest fundraiser of the year!

This year the Showdown is going to be bigger and better than ever. With a goal of raising over $100,000 RBC is raising the stakes! They are inviting back some of their best builders, and challenging all of the woodworkers, artisans, and experienced craftspeople in our community to throw their hat in the ring to compete for the coveted Scrappy Award.

Apply to be a builder by June 30th!

The Salvage Showdown takes place on September 18, 2025 at 5:30pm, at the ReBuilding Center. This year's ticketed event features:

• A beer and wine reception,

• A seated dinner in our lumberyard,

• Presentation of The Scrappy to the top vote-getting Builder, and

• An exciting live auction of a selection of builds to raise money in support of our work!

Lovett Deconstruction and Salvage shop is hosting their annual market for anyone who loves sustainable and artisan goods. Held at their Salvage Shop (and HQ), you’ll find more than 25 talented vendors plus some of Portland’s favorite food and drink! Delight in the unexpected and shop for new heirlooms, upcycled goods, and specialty secondhand. We hope you’ll join them!

Event page here

List of vendors:

Koop Kitchen (https://www.instagram.com/koopkitchenpdx?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==)

Kohai Ceramics (https://www.instagram.com/kohaiceramics?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==)

Green Grin Soft Goods (https://www.instagram.com/green_grinland?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==)

Attic Journals (https://www.instagram.com/atticjournals?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==)

Slowpoke Quilt Co. (https://www.instagram.com/slowpoke_quilt_co?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==)

Portland Salt Co. (https://www.instagram.com/portlandsaltco?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==)

Buji Brown Butter (https://www.instagram.com/bujibrownbutter?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==)

Belmont Books (https://www.instagram.com/belmontbookspdx?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==)

Uni Jewelry (https://www.uniportland.com/)

Department of Work (https://www.instagram.com/deptofwork?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==)

Tamale Boy (https://www.instagram.com/tamaleboypdx/)

Slow Poet (https://www.instagram.com/slowpoet.studio/)

Davis Co. (https://www.instagram.com/the_davis_company)

Squeezebox Press (https://www.instagram.com/squeezeboxpress/)

MapleXO (https://www.instagram.com/maplexo/)

Steelhead Metalworks (https://steelheadmetalworks.com/)

Fern-ishings

The Splendor Studio (https://thesplendorstudio.com/)

Divine Knot (https://www.instagram.com/divine_knot/)

Vinyl Destination

Upstairs Basement (https://www.instagram.com/upstairsbasementpdx/)

Byrd’s Brooms (https://www.byrdsbrooms.com/)

World’s Greatest Vanilla (https://www.worldsgreatestvanilla.com/)

Faith Hats

Fraga Farm

Big Jalm (https://www.bigjalm.com/)

New Deal Distillery (https://newdealdistillery.com/)