Become a Rebuilding Exchange volunteer and attend our volunteer orientation!Do you like us? Like, like us like us? Then volunteer with us! If you are interested in volunteering with amazing people that are passionate about reuse and educating our community, come to our volunteer orientation! Why We Need YouWe are a small but mighty team of […]
Begin your woodworking journey with this 6-week class that covers the basics from identifying wood through constructing a simple project.January Date:This is a 6 week class running on consecutive Tuesday nights. It will meet from 6:30-9:30pm on Jan 2, Jan 9, Jan 16, Jan 23, Jan 30, and Feb 6.February Date:This is a 6 week […]
Learn how to hang things on your wall!Adding pictures or artwork to your wall is one of the easiest ways to make an apartment or new home feel lived in. There’s no need to hire a handyman for this simple home improvement - you can do it yourself! Join our Home Improvement Expert, Dean, in […]
Make It Take It: 1 Day Mixed Hardwood Cutting BoardThis cutting board project is the perfect introduction to working with hard wood!MAKE IT! This cutting board project is the perfect introduction to working with hard wood. Students will start with a pre-glued mixed hard wood board. Students will leave with a beautiful finished piece and […]
Make something out of reclaimed glass!Come get a taste of stained glass making in this introductory class. We’ll use reclaimed glass and tile to create light catchers, pendants or ornaments, whatever you choose. Students will learn how to cut and join stained glass together using the copper foil method.Tools and materials will be provided.Workshop Policies: […]
Have a project in mind but don't have the tools or space to build it on your own? Come build it with us! Memberships now available!STARTING DECEMBER 3RD 2023Our Open Shop hours are changing to 12:30pm-5:30pm every Sunday in Chicago (no cancellations)!***If you are attending Open Shop for the first time, you are required to […]
Learn all about your home wiring in this 3 week series!This is a 3-session class that meets on consecutive weeks (the sessions are exactly one week from the previous session at the same time, ex: Saturdays at 10:30am).Our Intro to Electrical class is designed for the diy-minded apartment dweller or homeowner. We’ll cover basic electrical […]
Continue your child's woodworking education with this intermediate series!EVANSTON Winter 2023 Class Dates: Feb. 8, 15, 22 & 29In this 4- week class, Intermediate Woodworking students will build on the foundation they learned in the beginning class. Students will be introduced to hand joinery methods, wood milling, intermediate power tools and construction math. Each student will […]
Continue your furniture designing journey with furniture building!Part 1, Furniture Design, is 4 sessions and will be held on January 11, 18, 25 & February 1, 2024.Part 2, Furniture Build, is 4 sessions and participants will choose ONE section. Section ONE will be held February 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 6:00-9:00pm. Section TWO will […]
Become a Rebuilding Exchange volunteer and attend our volunteer orientation!Do you like us? Like, like us like us? Then volunteer with us! If you are interested in volunteering with amazing people that are passionate about reuse and educating our community, come to our volunteer orientation! Why We Need YouWe are a small but mighty team of […]
Continue your furniture designing journey with furniture building!Part 1, Furniture Design, is 4 sessions and will be held on January 11, 18, 25 & February 1, 2024.Part 2, Furniture Build, is 4 sessions and participants will choose ONE section. Section ONE will be held February 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 6:00-9:00pm. Section TWO will […]
Learn how to patch a wall!It’s time to move and you want to get your security deposit back, what do you do?? In this hands-on partner workshop to Hanging Pictures, Shelves & More, home improvement expert, Dean, will show you how to patch the holes you (or your energetic kids) put in your wall.Topics Covered:Using […]
Learn how to use basic power tools in our beginner tools workshop!Do you have power tools in your garage or storage unit you aren’t sure how to use? Do you need a safety refresher before you start that next project? If so, this workshop is for you.We’ll cover how to safely operate 6 common power […]
Come Scraptacular a Rebuilding Exchange "R" and be immortalized in the Evanston store.Join us for a Scraptacular Fundraiser at the Rebuilding Exchange Evanston! Come and discover the beauty in discarded materials. Get ready to unleash your inner artist as we transform scrap into masterpieces. Each participant will decorate a 13" x 13" Rebuilding Exchange "R" […]
Have a project in mind but don't have the tools or space to build it on your own? Come build it with us! Memberships now available!STARTING DECEMBER 3RD 2023Our Open Shop hours are changing to 12:30pm-5:30pm every Sunday in Chicago (no cancellations)!***If you are attending Open Shop for the first time, you are required to […]
Carve your own spoon!This class runs 2 consecutive weeks. Feb. 13 AND Feb. 20, 2024 6:30-8:30pmMay 7 AND May 14 2024 6:30-8:30pmGet back to basics and learn the centuries old, meditative art of spoon carving. In two classes you’ll take a chunk of wood and get well on your way to creating a usable kitchen […]
Continue your child's woodworking education with this intermediate series!EVANSTON Winter 2023 Class Dates:Feb. 15, 22 & 29, Mar. 7In this 4- week class, Intermediate Woodworking students will build on the foundation they learned in the beginning class. Students will be introduced to hand joinery methods, wood milling, intermediate power tools and construction math. Each student […]
Make a birdhouse with your grade schooler!Give your feathered friends a nice home! Bring your child and learn how to make a birdhouse in this family build workshop. We'll cover tool safety and use a combination of simple hand and power tools.1 ticket works for 1 parent (or caregiver) and 1 child pair.CLASS CREDIT POLICY::If […]
Repurpose old windows by painting!Repurpose old windows and take a painting home with artist Jared Haberman! Jared has been creating beautiful window paintings for years with his stencil and spray paint method and giving old and forgotten windows a second life. In this workshop you will pick an old window, choose a simple stenciled image […]
Have a project in mind but don't have the tools or space to build it on your own? Come build it with us! Memberships now available!STARTING DECEMBER 3RD 2023Our Open Shop hours are changing to 12:30pm-5:30pm every Sunday in Chicago (no cancellations)!***If you are attending Open Shop for the first time, you are required to […]
In this workshop, you will learn basic woodworking skills while constructing a serving tray out of reclaimed wood and hardware.Join us for an RX Workshop favorite and make your own unique reclaimed wood serving tray!In this workshop, you will learn basic woodworking skills while constructing a serving tray out of reclaimed wood and drawer pulls/cabinet […]
Use salvaged mirrors and reclaimed wood to make your own custom mirror frame!The only thing better than looking at yourself, is admiring yourself in a mirror made from your own hands. Be conceited and use the cause of reuse to admire yourself. In this class you will select, plan, and assemble salvaged mirrors and reclaimed […]
This cutting board project is the perfect introduction to working with hard wood!MAKE IT! This cutting board project is the perfect introduction to working with hard wood. Students will leave with a beautiful finished piece and get the opportunity to use a router, drill press, and orbital sander to shape their cutting boards. Lastly we […]
Have a project in mind but don't have the tools or space to build it on your own? Come build it with us! Memberships now available!STARTING DECEMBER 3RD 2023Our Open Shop hours are changing to 12:30pm-5:30pm every Sunday in Chicago (no cancellations)!***If you are attending Open Shop for the first time, you are required to […]
Make something out of reclaimed glass!Come get a taste of stained glass making in this introductory class. We’ll use reclaimed glass and tile to create light catchers, pendants or ornaments, whatever you choose. Students will learn how to cut and join stained glass together using the copper foil method.Tools and materials will be provided.CLASS CREDIT […]
Begin your woodworking journey with this 6-week class that covers the basics from identifying wood through constructing a simple project.February Dates:This is a 6 week class running on consecutive Friday nights. It will meet from 6:30-9:30pm on Feb. 2, Feb. 9, Feb. 16, Feb. 23, March 1, and March 8.This is a 6 week class […]
Learn all about investing in properties from real estate experts!Are you a novice investor or seeking to enhance your real estate portfolio? Join us for this class where we'll provide practical insights to navigate the complexities of property investment.If you're keen on exploring real estate as an investment avenue, this course will help you identify […]
Have a favorite lamp or fixture that stopped working? Come learn how to bring it back to life.Want to reuse those light fixtures but aren't sure if they're safe? Light fixtures often come with frayed, cracked, and/or missing wiring which may present an unsafe or inoperable installation. In this hands-on how-to workshop you will learn […]
In this workshop you will select, plan, and construct your own bench from reclaimed wood.Brag to your friends Nick Offerman has nothing on you. In this workshop you will construct your own bench from reclaimed wood. The instructor will guide you through all things safety related so you can confidently build your bench and develop […]
Begin your woodworking journey with this 6-week class that covers the basics from identifying wood through constructing a simple project.February Dates:This is a 6 week class running on consecutive Friday nights. It will meet from 6:30-9:30pm on Feb. 2, Feb. 9, Feb. 16, Feb. 23, March 1, and March 8.This is a 6 week class […]
Have a project in mind but don't have the tools or space to build it on your own? Come build it with us! Memberships now available!STARTING DECEMBER 3RD 2023Our Open Shop hours are changing to 12:30pm-5:30pm every Sunday in Chicago (no cancellations)!***If you are attending Open Shop for the first time, you are required to […]
