Where: RE Store in Ballard

What: A day of DIYing with folks who really know how to repurpose and reuse, and swing a hammer and turn a screw. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or someone who can help you put your inspiration to good use, this even should be carefully considered. The folks at Ballard’s salvage mart held an similar meeting of the decor-obsessed minds in their light-filled, stained glass window-strewn upstairs workroom a year or so ago; a good friend of mine who, engaged at the time and open to all manner of ideas, attended, said she learned a lot and had a really great time.

Rachel Levien led that workshop, and she’s returning for this one. She and the RE Store folks tell me would-be DIYers will learn how to "transform previously used materials into everything from cake stands to candelabras, whether you are going for vintage, rustic, or modern decor."

Tea and cake will be served.

When: Saturday July 16 from 10 to noon. Cost is $10 which gets you a $5 coupon to use at The RE Store anytime. Contact brayh @ re-store.org to ask questions or reserve your spot.