The RE Store offers workshops to the public on a wide variety of topics. Come and learn more about working with used building materials, green building, basic home improvement skills, energy efficiency and more.
The RE Store offers workshops to the public on a wide variety of topics. Come and learn more about working with used building materials, green building, basic home improvement skills, energy efficiency and more.
Building a solar-powered fruit dryer
Saturday, Sept. 11: 9:30am-12:30pm
Bellingham store
Cost: $10.00
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An Intelligent Introduction to Solar Electric Energy
Thursday, Oct. 7: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Bellingham store
Cost: $10.00
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Building a solar-powered fruit dryer
Saturday, Sept. 11: 9:30am-12:30pm
Bellingham store
Cost: $10.00
Tom Brenton presents the nuts and bolts of how to build a solar-powered fruit dryer. In 3 hours, walk away with the know-how, plans and materials list to build your own food preservation station. One lucky workshop participant will take home the dryer built in the workshop!
Tom Brenton is a passive solar builder, designer and building science educator. He is also a board member of the Bellingham chapter of Solar Washington. This workshop takes place in partnership with the Bellingham Gleaning Network and Solar Washington.
Limit: 15 people
Contact Jason to register
An Intelligent Introduction to Solar Electric Energy
Thursday, Oct. 7: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Bellingham store
Cost: $10.00
Learn the basics of solar electricity - how it works in your home with no batteries or rewiring and why it works in the Northwest. Finances and the multiple State and Federal incentives will also be covered. Despite common misconceptions, batteries and rewiring are not necessary to utilize solar electricity.
Dana Brandt of Ecotech Energy Systems has been designing and installing systems since 2003 and is an experienced presenter .
Limit: 40 people
Contact Jason to register
Recent past workshops
Creative Terrariums
Seattle - March, 2010
The Salvage Bride
Seattle - March, 2010
Rain Barrell Construction: Harvesting and Storing your Rainwater
Bellingham - March, 2010
Home Sweet Chicken Coop: Coop Building Workshop
Bellingham - November, 2009
Seattle - October, 2009
Using Flooring on Many Surfaces: Counters, Tabletops and More
Bellingham - October, 2009
Plumbing 101 and 102
Bellingham - October, 2009
More Imagination, Less Money: Creative Reuse in Yard & Garden
Seattle - July, 2009
Salvaged Window Installation
Seattle - July, 2009
Do-it-yourself Water Features with Alpine Ponds and Water Gardens
Bellingham - June, 2009
Plumbing 101 in Seattle with Big Jim
Seattle - June, 2009
Women's Carpentry in Bellingham with Marj Leone
Bellingham - May, 2009
Green Roof Workshop in Seattle and Bellingham with Patrick Carey / Hadj Design
Seattle & Bellingham - May, 2009
3 Recycled Art Workshops in Bellingham with Thor Myhre, Carol Oberton, and Kuros Zahedi
Bellingham - April, 2009
Rainbarrels: Grow Your Own Water with Anitra Accetturo
Bellingham - March, May and June 2009
An Intelligent Intro to Solar Power in NW Washington with Dana Brandt
Bellingham - February, 2009
Older past workshops:
Door Jambing 101
"Old School" Slate Countertops
Tile in Style
Tips and Tricks for Installing Used Flooring
