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...
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...
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...
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.
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 &...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
