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...
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...
Our monthly Austin Sierra Club meeting will be online via Zoom. We'll start off with Announcements on current events...
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...
Join Austin Creative Reuse and One Million Stars Texas to learn how to weave a star and start a conversation! One Million Stars Texas is part of the global star weaving project One Billion Stars (formerly The One Million Stars to End Violence Project). The One...
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 for...
*Live Spanish interpretation will be available for both workshops / Habrá interpretación simultánea al español en ambos talleres Event Info: Austin Resource Recovery presents Fix-It at Home!, a free online and interactive series. Learn repair and maintenance skills from the comfort of your home. This workshop will teach...
ACR's very own Lori Jones will teach you how to use up all those precious fabric scraps! This is a two part series. Purchasing a ticket gives you access to both parts of the series. Part 1: September 11th, 1:00-3:00 Creating Fabric Scrap Rope Part 2: September 18th,...
Join ACR and @TheFashionAnonymous this Saturday, August 28th from 11am-1pm to create a 5″x5″ quilt square that captures a moment from the past year. All materials will be provided by ACR. Free to attend though donations are greatly appreciated! RSVP at the event link! Find more...
National Thrift Store Day (August 17) is an annual holiday that celebrates shopping secondhand. The Circular Economy Program is hosting an informational and collaborative workshop for local reuse and thrift stores and interested entrepreneurs led by Terry McDonald, Executive Director of St. Vincent de Paul...