Last month, ACR shift lead, Ericka, created an incredible tutorial for their spotlight and we absolutely loved the idea so much, we had to turn it into a craft night! Using primarily bucket materials, you'll learn to create your very own crazy kaleidoscope. There will...
Market Days are returning to ACR! Get out that sun hat and come join us for two days of perusing the very best of Austin’s reuse artists. We’re bringing together over 40 community reuse artists to give you the most unique shopping experience. From 3D...
Using the technique of Henri Matisse, cut and paste your way to a masterpiece! About this event A children’s "Make n’ Take," this workshop will guide each artist to cut and paste painted papers, creating a design in the same manner used by Henri Matisse....
In this workshop we will make a few kinds of hair accessories out of vintage sarees. We will be making a rolled silk sari rosette headband and a brocade border bow. The timeless charm of traditional Indian textile featuring embroideries, weaving and luxurious silk is...
In this workshop, learn how to upcycle tea cups and mugs into one-of-a-kind pin cushions. All materials provided, including unique vintage tea cups! The first 15 minutes of the class will include fabric selection with time to shop the ACR shelves. This workshop is appropriate...
We receive generous donations of fabric bolt remnants from a local quilt shop and need lots of hands to get them measured, folded, and priced. As a bonus – you get first dibs on all the gorgeous new fabric arrivals! Sign up for our Community...
Each month, we hold open workshop time in support of our monthly Reuse & Think contest. This time is for anyone to drop in and create something based on the month’s theme using the tools and materials provided. This month, it’s Creepy Creatures! What scary...
According to Guatemalan legend, if you tell these dolls your worries at night and put them under your pillow, your worries will be taken away when you wake up. Make these cute little dolls for yourself or your friend! About the Instructor: I am Preeti...
Did you know that approximately 6.5 BILLION greeting cards are purchased every year in the United States? This holiday season, rather than purchasing your greeting cards, why not create your own? Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or other holidays, ACR is sure to...
Austin Creative Reuse (ACR) is holding our first ever Reuse on the Runway on November 12th, a community fashion show for creators, including fashion, cosplay, Halloween costumes, historical costumes, fantasy or other genre costumes, drag, and more. We want to offer an inclusive, no judgment...
