Each month, we hold open workshop time in support of our monthly Reuse & [Re]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...
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...
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 Volunteer...
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...
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...
Join the City of Austin’s Circular Economy Program for a virtual networking series, Circular Meet-Ups. Happening the first Tuesday of every other month, Circular Meet-Ups provide an opportunity for local business owners, start-ups and sustainability professionals across all industries to connect and learn more about...
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. He is...
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...
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...
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,...