Using a variety of reuse materials and lots of creativity, participants will have the opportunity to learn about jewelry-making. You'll work with and try out different tools to make multiple pendants and at least one pair of earrings! There may even be time left at...
This is an indoor workshop. Masks and social distancing required. About Craft Night: Falling on the last Thursday of each month, Craft Night is a long held tradition led by two of ACR's dedicated core volunteers. Craft Night is not only an opportunity to celebrate...
Each month, we’ll fill our workshop with a variety of materials and tools for you to create based on the Reuse and Rethink contest. Come explore the possibility of wood architectural samples with us on the 2nd and 4th Fridays from 12pm – 4pm. No...
In this workshop, we will use discarded fabric sample books to create one of a kind stuffy friends to share or keep as our own. Kids can practice their fine motor skills by learning how to hand sew, and explore their attention to detail as...
Before heading out to buy brand new school supplies, make sure to check the shelves at Austin Creative Reuse! We have a large variety of gently used supplies just waiting for their forever classroom. Markers, colored pencils, crayons, folders, notebooks, binders and much, much more!...
Create your own sketchbook or journal using the Cartonera style of bookbinding! This workshop is appropriate for ages 16+ Using recycled cardboard, paper and linen or hemp threads, you will learn to sew a multi section book and personalize the front. This is an indoor...
We're rolling out the red carpet for you! Before heading back to the classroom, we would like to give you one last hurrah. You can hear tips and tricks to incorporate loose parts play and material exploration into your classroom from our Executive Director, Jenn...
Each month, we’ll fill our workshop with a variety of materials and tools for you to create based on the Reuse and Rethink contest. Come explore the possibilities of office supplies with us on Friday, August 13th and Friday, August 27th from 12pm – 4pm....
Make adorable little dolls from upcycled champagne corks! About this event Join ACR for a morning of reuse imagination! Champagne corks make the perfect doll base - from warrior to bride, a chef to a sheep you can literally make anything out of these! Fun...
For August Craft Night, we'll use a show and tell approach to share ideas for the deceptively difficult task of organizing your craft area. Attendees should come ready to share examples of organizing strategies that have worked for them (pictures would be a big bonus)...
