August 2021
ReThink Tank: Binder Clips
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.…
Find out more »Champagne Cork Dolls
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…
Find out more »Craft Night: Where Did I Put Those Cool Thingies I Got for My Project!?
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)…
Find out more »ATX Community Quilt Workplace
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…
Find out more »Crepe Paper Flowers
Who doesn’t love some brightly colored flowers!? Make your own eternal spring wildflowers in this workshop out of crepe paper. While no one can match the beauty of nature, these come pretty close and last a long while. You can use these to jazz up…
Find out more »September 2021
Creative Cards Made From Your Favorite Scrapbooking Supplies
Join ACR volunteer, Audrey, on a card making adventure. Choose your favorite papers, stickers and embellishments and let them inspire your next creation. The purchase of your ticket gets you enough materials to make 4-5 cards, plus guidance and instruction from Audrey. You will learn…
Find out more »Girl Scout Collage Badge
In this workshop, participants will learn about the history of collage and collage artists. They will then make at least four collage pieces, including one 3-D collage and one advocacy postcard that will be flown on a rocket to space (with Blue Planet) and then…
Find out more »One Million Stars: Star Weaving Workshop
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…
Find out more »Scrapbusting: How to Create and Craft with Fabric Scrap Rope
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…
Find out more »Craft Night September: DIY Kaleidoscope
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…
Find out more »October 2021
Drawing with Scissors: The Art of Henri Matisse
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.…
Find out more »Workshop: Vintage Saree Hair Accessories
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…
Find out more »Workshop: Tea Cup Pin Cushions
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…
Find out more »Community Volunteering: Quilting Fabric
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…
Find out more »Community Volunteer Day: Sorting & Packaging
Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Tuesdays will be all about sorting and packaging the small bits and bobs from ribbon, to buttons, to paper clips, and paper. We get it…
Find out more »October [Re]Think Tank: Creepy Creatures
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…
Find out more »Workshop: Guatemalan Worry Dolls
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…
Find out more »November 2021
Handmade Cards for the Holidays
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…
Find out more »Reuse on the Runway
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…
Find out more »Giving Tuesday: Crafts for Climate
Did you know diverting usable items from the landfill is one of the easiest and most impactful things we can do to fight climate change? When you make a financial contribution to ACR on #GivingTuesday, you’re helping us continue to take real climate action right…
Find out more »December 2021
Holiday Reuse Market Days
** Please note - this event was originally scheduled for Nov. 27th & 28th, but was postponed due to the weather ** There's no place like ACR for the holidays! And you know what else, no supply chain issues here either! Support local, support artists…
Find out more »Fuzzy Fleece for Furry Friends!
If you’ve been in the center recently you have probably seen the mountains of beautiful fleece that we have in our fabric section. We’ve decided to put some of that fleece to good use by turning it into fuzzy fleece liners for furry friends at…
Find out more »Scrapbusting: Crafting with Fabric Scrap Rope
Learn a fun way to clear out your fabric scraps! In this workshop, you will make your own one-of-a-kind rope using fabric scraps. Participants are encouraged to bring their own scraps, and ACR will also have fabric available for purchase. We will make fabric scrap…
Find out more »Embroidered Ornaments!
In this class we'll work with felt, fabric, and thread to create holiday ornaments that make fun decor for you or great gifts for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or any other holiday! You'll learn several embroidery stitches and how to assemble soft, stuffed ornaments. You…
Find out more »January 2022
Multimedia Mosaic Mirror Shadow Box
All ages and all skill levels welcome! Kids 12 and under must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Learn the art of mosaic through this guided workshop. Your design can be whatever you'd like - think of inspiration from a trip, a song, a sport,…
Find out more »Austin Creative Reuse MLK Day of Service
Observed each year on the third Monday in January, MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. Making time to volunteer for MLK Day of Service is a great…
Find out more »February 2022
Decorative Mending with Embroidery
In this workshop we'll learn some fun embroidery techniques for repairing small holes or stains as well as some hand and machine sewing methods for mending or covering larger ones. This is a way to both personalize your clothes and increase their lifespan. We'll go…
Find out more »The Plastic Pipeline (Presentation/discussion)
The world is (finally) turning away from burning fossil fuels, so the fossil fuel industry has a backup plan: A mind-blowing increase in plastic production. They are unopposed, and in many cases actively aided, by governments. Learn more about this, and the health, climate &…
Find out more »March 2022
Spring Reuse Market Days
Join us at Austin Creative Reuse Market Days featuring some of the most creative reusers in Austin! With over 50 vendors showcasing the best reuse pieces including jewelry, home goods, upcycled clothing, and more, you’re sure to find something to treasure.
Find out more »Crafty Hour!
ACR's Crafty Hour takes place on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of each moth. It's a time to come hangout in our workshop and create with others! We'll have tons of materials available for you to play with, with a heavy focus on the Reuse…
Find out more »April 2022
Indian Handheld Fans
Indian handheld fans, known as “Haath pankha”, have been used since ancient times. From highly embellished kinds with luxurious embroideries and fabrics used for royals to basic ones for the commoners, they were a part of daily life. Each region of the subcontinent had its…
Find out more »April Crafty Hour!
ACR's Crafty Hour takes place on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of each moth. It's a time to come hangout in our workshop and create with others! We'll have tons of materials available for you to play with, with a heavy focus on the Reuse…
Find out more »April Crafty Hour!
ACR's Crafty Hour takes place on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays of each moth. It's a time to come hangout in our workshop and create with others! We'll have tons of materials available for you to play with, with a heavy focus on the Reuse…
Find out more »DIY Card Making
Show your loved ones how much you appreciate them with special DIY cards! Make cards Mother’s Day and/or Father’s Day, or change the sayings to make birthday, thinking of you, or thank you cards. They can be whatever you want! In this class, you'll learn…
Find out more »Long Stitch Pleather Book Binding
Are you a traveler who wants to capture unforgettable moments on paper? Or an entrepreneur who likes to jot down ideas and daily checklists? Or perhaps you keep a diary or enjoy sketching? The journal is the perfect tool for creating and capturing important memories!…
Find out more »May 2022
Junk Journals: An Adventure in Paper
In this workshop, you'll create two projects. We'll use a blank greeting card to transform into an easy travel journal complete with pockets for all of those traveling treasures. We will also use a single pice of card stock to create a junk journal embellished…
Find out more »June 2022
Fix-It Clinic
Bring your favorite things back to life at this Fix-It Clinic hosted by Austin Creative Reuse through the City of Austin’s Fix-It Austin Partner program. What's a Fix-It Clinic? Is there a fallen hem in your favorite shirt? Did your sewing machine stop working? Has the…
Find out more »November 2022
Holiday Reuse Market Days
Our Holiday Reuse Market will be happening TWO weekends this year due to the overwhelming number of applicants, and we couldn't be more excited! Each day will vary in experience with a different mix of creators and their goods available for purchase! Over 90 talented…
Find out more »Holiday Reuse Market Days
Our Holiday Reuse Market will be happening TWO weekends this year due to the overwhelming number of applicants, and we couldn't be more excited! Each day will vary in experience with a different mix of creators and their goods available for purchase! Over 90 talented…
Find out more »December 2022
Holiday Reuse Market Days
Our Holiday Reuse Market will be happening TWO weekends this year due to the overwhelming number of applicants, and we couldn't be more excited! Each day will vary in experience with a different mix of creators and their goods available for purchase! Over 90 talented…
Find out more »Holiday Reuse Market Days
Our Holiday Reuse Market will be happening TWO weekends this year due to the overwhelming number of applicants, and we couldn't be more excited! Each day will vary in experience with a different mix of creators and their goods available for purchase! Over 90 talented…
Find out more »December 2023
Annual Holiday Reuse Market
This holiday season, support local artisans and discover unique treasures at Austin Creative Reuse's Holiday Reuse Market happening in ACR's side lot! Browse a diverse array of handcrafted gifts, vintage finds, and upcycled creations from our talented vendors. Each vendor brings their passion for sustainability…
Find out more »Annual Holiday Reuse Market
This holiday season, support local artisans and discover unique treasures at Austin Creative Reuse's Holiday Reuse Market happening in ACR's side lot! Browse a diverse array of handcrafted gifts, vintage finds, and upcycled creations from our talented vendors. Each vendor brings their passion for sustainability…
Find out more »