Learn to make beautiful origami to compliment your gifts and daily life! Paper can be more versatile and functional than plastic and zhuzh up anyone's routine. Reusing junk mail, left over magazines, and even cardboard can beautify and satisfy. You can send a message to the people in your life with the gift of time when you gift your origami.

Join Kelly (she/her) in our community space (next to our registers- look for the orange couch) to play with pretty paper and practice origami! This is a FREE drop-in event, so you can stop by anytime between 12-3PM to participate.

You can find Kelly on Instagram and Facebook.

Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Funky Fabric Fridays are all about processing the most interesting categories of fabric - from sparkly pink vinyl, to purple fur, and fluffy batting. You'll help us sort, measure, and price all the funky fabric that comes through our doors. Bonus, you’ll get first dibs on the goods before they hit the floor!

Ages 9 & up are welcome. Participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Community Volunteering takes place inside Volunteer Land, located in the back of the center across from the restroom. Look for the rainbow marker cap curtain! You can sign up for a spot here.

Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Fabric Rolling is exactly that! Help measure, roll, and secure all the fabulous fabric that comes through our doors. Bonus, you’ll get first dibs on the goods before they hit the floor!

Ages 9 & up are welcome. Participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Community Volunteering takes place inside Volunteer Land, located in the back of the center across from the restroom. Look for the large green wall! You can sign up for a spot here.

Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Love vintage paper treasures? Come help us sort through an amazing collection of ephemera—from old newspapers and postcards to maps, magazines, and more! Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just curious, you’ll help us find new homes for these one-of-a-kind pieces. Volunteers assist with researching and pricing select items to ensure they’re accurately valued and appreciated. Bonus: volunteers get first dibs on any unique finds!

Great opportunity for ages 16 & up.

Community Volunteering takes place inside Volunteer Land, located in the back of the center across from the restroom. Look for the large green wall! You can sign up for a spot here.

Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Measuring & sorting quilting fabric is categorizing pieces of quilting fabric by size and pattern. Bonus, you’ll get first dibs on the goods before they hit the floor!

This activity is best for ages 15 & up.

Community Volunteering takes place inside Volunteer Land, located in the back of the center across from the restroom. Look for the large green wall! You can sign up for a spot here.

Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Quilting Fabric is sorting through boxes of quilting fabric by size and pattern. Bonus, you’ll get first dibs on the goods before they hit the floor!

This activity is best for ages 15 & up.

Community Volunteering takes place inside Volunteer Land, located in the back of the center across from the restroom. Look for the large green wall! You can sign up for a spot here.

Help support our Educator’s program! You could be doing a number of tasks, including sorting materials, packaging supplies, or creating original Educational Kits for the community!

Ages 12 & up are welcome. Participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Community Volunteering takes place inside Volunteer Land, located in the back of the center across from the restroom. Look for the large green wall! You can sign up for a spot here.

Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Fabric Rolling is exactly that! Help measure, roll, and secure all the fabulous fabric that comes through our doors. Bonus, you’ll get first dibs on the goods before they hit the floor!

Ages 9 & up are welcome. Participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Community Volunteering takes place inside Volunteer Land, located in the back of the center across from the restroom. Look for the large green wall! You can sign up for a spot here.

Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Fabric Rolling is exactly that! Help measure, roll, and secure all the fabulous fabric that comes through our doors. Bonus, you’ll get first dibs on the goods before they hit the floor!

Ages 9 & up are welcome. Participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Community Volunteering takes place inside Volunteer Land, located in the back of the center across from the restroom. Look for the large green wall! You can sign up for a spot here.

Learn to make beautiful origami to compliment your gifts and daily life! Paper can be more versatile and functional than plastic and zhuzh up anyone's routine. Reusing junk mail, left over magazines, and even cardboard can beautify and satisfy. You can send a message to the people in your life with the gift of time when you gift your origami.

Join Kelly (she/her) in our community space (next to our registers- look for the orange couch) to play with pretty paper and practice origami! This is a FREE drop-in event, so you can stop by anytime between 12-3PM to participate.

You can find Kelly on Instagram and Facebook.

Join ACR at the Art-O-Rama and help us create a Community Weaving! Celebrate the possibilities when nature, art, technology and community collide! 2025 is the year Art-O-Rama goes punk. Solarpunk. A utopian environmental art movement, Solarpunk envisions a sustainable future, built with creativity and cooperation. Partake in eco-friendly art activities and win prizes! Experience interactive art, performances, and enjoy delicious food. Wander the expo and check out how local organizations and artists are innovating to create a more sustainable Austin.

This event is free and open to the public. Find more info here.

Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Quilting Fabric is sorting through boxes of quilting fabric by size and pattern. Bonus, you’ll get first dibs on the goods before they hit the floor!

This activity is best for ages 15 & up.

Community Volunteering takes place inside Volunteer Land, located in the back of the center across from the restroom. Look for the large green wall! You can sign up for a spot here.

Join CJ Sketches (https://www.cjsketches.com/) for a crafty Make & Take experience! Create your own Creative Journey Sketchbook—a portable, expandable journal designed to grow with you through life’s adventures.

What You’ll Craft:

A customizable, modular journal to collect paintings, stickers, poems, stories, and memories. Use reclaimed materials to assemble pages that can be added, rearranged, or removed over time. Personalize your sketchbook with pockets, tabs, and creative binding techniques.

Why It Matters for Mental Health:

🌱 Therapeutic Expression: Channel emotions and thoughts into a tactile, creative outlet. Journaling and art are proven tools for reducing stress and fostering mindfulness.

🌿 Celebrate Growth: The expandable design mirrors life’s journey—adaptable, evolving, and full of potential. Document progress, joys, and challenges as you go.

🌸 Inner Exploration: Use your sketchbook as a safe space to reflect, dream, and reconnect with yourself. Collecting meaningful artifacts fosters gratitude and self-awareness.

💡 Community Connection: Share in the collective energy of creating alongside others, reinforcing that no one walks their mental health journey alone.

No experience needed! Whether you craft on-the-spot or take supplies home, leave with a unique companion for self-discovery.

Join us to:

✨ Craft a tool for resilience and joy. ✨ Turn creativity into self-care. ✨ Build a visual diary of your inner world.

Supplies provided, but feel free to bring cherished scraps or ephemera to include! Let’s stitch hope, one page at a time. 🌟

Part of Mental Health Awareness Month at Austin Creative Reuse—where art meets healing.

This is a FREE drop-in event, so you can stop by anytime between 2-5PM to participate.

You can find CJ on Instagram.

Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Fabric Rolling is exactly that! Help measure, roll, and secure all the fabulous fabric that comes through our doors. Bonus, you’ll get first dibs on the goods before they hit the floor!

Ages 9 & up are welcome. Participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Community Volunteering takes place inside Volunteer Land, located in the back of the center across from the restroom. Look for the large green wall! You can sign up for a spot here.

Experiential Community Mural: A Mural for Hope!

Join Us in Creating a Collaborative Masterpiece of Resilience & Connection

Throughout Mental Health Awareness Month, add your voice to a growing tapestry of hope! This mural—crafted by you and our community—will celebrate healing, self-compassion, and the power of creative reuse.

Theme & Inspiration:

🎨 💖 Prompt 1: “How does Austin CreativeReuse make you feel?”

Use these prompts (or your own reflections) to guide your art! Think: bold colors, textures, symbols, or handwritten words.

How to Participate:

• Craft On-Site: Drop by our community space near the Office/Education Supplies section! Use provided reclaimed materials to create your 4x4” piece on-site.

• Bring Your Creation: Prefer to work at home? Bring a 4x4 inch artwork (paper, fabric, or reclaimed materials) to add to the mural.

Material Notes:

🚫 No tiles, metal frames, or heavy objects.

✅ All other lightweight, reusable materials welcome!

Why This Matters:

✨ Collective Healing: Every square tells a story. Together, we’ll build a visual reminder that no one journeys alone.

✨ Art as Advocacy: Transform “scraps” into symbols of hope, proving creativity can turn challenges into beauty.

✨ Mental Health in Motion: Expressing emotions through art reduces stigma and fosters connection.

Join Us To:

🌟 Turn feelings into shared color. 🌟 Celebrate imperfection as part of growth. 🌟 Leave a legacy of hope for future visitors.

Event Details:

When: All of May 2025 during ACR open hours.

Where: Austin Creative Reuse (near the Office/Education Supplies section).

Cost: Free! Just bring your heart + creativity.

Take Home: A photo of your contribution to the mural. The joy of knowing your art uplifts others.

Let’s paint a future where every emotion has a place—and every person belongs. 🎨💞

Part of Mental Health Awareness Month at Austin Creative Reuse.

Questions? Email volunteer@austincreativereuse.org.

No artist badge required—just show up as you are! 🌟

Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Fabric Rolling is exactly that! Help measure, roll, and secure all the fabulous fabric that comes through our doors. Bonus, you’ll get first dibs on the goods before they hit the floor!

Ages 9 & up are welcome. Participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Community Volunteering takes place inside Volunteer Land, located in the back of the center across from the restroom. Look for the large green wall! You can sign up for a spot here.

Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Fabric Rolling is exactly that! Help measure, roll, and secure all the fabulous fabric that comes through our doors. Bonus, you’ll get first dibs on the goods before they hit the floor!

Ages 9 & up are welcome. Participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Community Volunteering takes place inside Volunteer Land, located in the back of the center across from the restroom. Look for the large green wall! You can sign up for a spot here.

Learn to make beautiful origami to compliment your gifts and daily life! Paper can be more versatile and functional than plastic and zhuzh up anyone's routine. Reusing junk mail, left over magazines, and even cardboard can beautify and satisfy. You can send a message to the people in your life with the gift of time when you gift your origami.

Join Kelly (she/her) in our community space (next to our registers- look for the orange couch) to play with pretty paper and practice origami! This is a FREE drop-in event, so you can stop by anytime between 12-3PM to participate.

You can find Kelly on Instagram and Facebook.

Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Funky Fabric Fridays are all about processing the most interesting categories of fabric - from sparkly pink vinyl, to purple fur, and fluffy batting. You'll help us sort, measure, and price all the funky fabric that comes through our doors. Bonus, you’ll get first dibs on the goods before they hit the floor!

Ages 9 & up are welcome. Participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Community Volunteering takes place inside Volunteer Land, located in the back of the center across from the restroom. Look for the rainbow marker cap curtain! You can sign up for a spot here.

Join CJ Sketches (https://www.cjsketches.com/) for a vibrant, hands-on Marker Monoprint Make & Take at Austin Creative Reuse! Dive into the playful world of monoprinting—a spontaneous, one-of-a-kind printmaking technique—and create bold, layered artworks that reflect your unique creative voice.

What You’ll Explore:

🎨 Easy Monoprint Magic: Use markers, recycled materials, and simple tools to design colorful prints. Draw directly onto a plate, press to paper, and watch your creation come to life!

🌈 Unpredictable Joy: Embrace the surprise of monoprinting—no two prints are alike! Layer colors, textures, and patterns to build dynamic compositions.

📜 Take-Home Art: Leave with a set of unique prints to frame, gift, or turn into cards, journals, or collages.

Why It Matters for Mental Health:

🌱 Mindful Play: Lose yourself in the tactile, meditative process of printmaking. Focus on the present moment to quiet stress and spark joy.

🌿 Embrace Imperfection: Monoprinting celebrates “happy accidents,” teaching resilience and flexibility—a metaphor for navigating life’s twists.

🌸 Creative Confidence: Experiment freely without judgment. This workshop is about process over perfection, nurturing self-expression and curiosity.

💡 Shared Inspiration: Connect with others in a lighthearted, judgment-free space where creativity becomes collective therapy.

No experience needed! All supplies provided—just bring your imagination and willingness to play.

Join us to:

✨ Turn mistakes into masterpieces. ✨ Rediscover the fun of making art. ✨ Craft a colorful reminder to embrace life’s surprises.

Take home your prints and a newfound love for spontaneous creativity!

Let’s make messes, magic, and mental wellness. 🌟

Part of Mental Health Awareness Month at Austin Creative Reuse—where art fuels healing.

This is a FREE drop-in event, so you can stop by anytime between 10:30AM-12:30PM to participate. Note that the center opens to the public at 11AM, so the first half hour of crafting will be reserved for Core Volunteers.

You can find CJ on Instagram.

Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Fabric Rolling is exactly that! Help measure, roll, and secure all the fabulous fabric that comes through our doors. Bonus, you’ll get first dibs on the goods before they hit the floor!

Ages 9 & up are welcome. Participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Community Volunteering takes place inside Volunteer Land, located in the back of the center across from the restroom. Look for the large green wall! You can sign up for a spot here.

Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Measuring & sorting quilting fabric is categorizing pieces of quilting fabric by size and pattern. Bonus, you’ll get first dibs on the goods before they hit the floor!

This activity is best for ages 15 & up.

Community Volunteering takes place inside Volunteer Land, located in the back of the center across from the restroom. Look for the large green wall! You can sign up for a spot here.

Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Quilting Fabric is sorting through boxes of quilting fabric by size and pattern. Bonus, you’ll get first dibs on the goods before they hit the floor!

This activity is best for ages 15 & up.

Community Volunteering takes place inside Volunteer Land, located in the back of the center across from the restroom. Look for the large green wall! You can sign up for a spot here.

Join CJ Sketches (https://www.cjsketches.com/) for a Zine Making Make & Take where creativity meets self-expression! Craft a mini-zine (a small, DIY magazine) that reflects your emotions, dreams, or stories using reclaimed materials.

What You’ll Create:

📘 Personal Narratives: Design a pocket-sized zine filled with collages, poetry, sketches, or affirmations. Use vibrant papers, stickers, and scraps to bring your inner world to life.

🎨 Mix Media Freedom: Combine markers, colored pencils, magazine clippings, and textured papers to build pages that speak to your unique perspective.

🌿 Therapeutic Process: Fold, cut, and assemble your zine as a mindful practice—channeling feelings into a tangible, shareable art piece.

Why It Matters for Mental Health:

✨ Emotional Release: Translate complex emotions into visual or written form, creating a safe outlet for self-reflection.

✨ Mindful Focus: Lose yourself in the tactile joy of cutting, pasting, and designing—a break from daily stressors.

✨ Share Your Voice: Zines empower storytelling, helping you feel seen and connected to others through shared experiences.

No experience needed! Take home your zine as a keepsake or gift.

Join us to:

✨ Turn mistakes into masterpieces. ✨ Rediscover the fun of making art. ✨ Craft a colorful reminder to embrace life’s surprises.

Take home your zine and a newfound love for spontaneous creativity!

Let’s make messes, magic, and mental wellness. 🌟

Part of Mental Health Awareness Month at Austin Creative Reuse—where art fuels healing.

This is a FREE drop-in event, so you can stop by anytime between 2-5PM to participate.

You can find CJ on Instagram.

Join the UT Preston Lab for a brain-tastic adventure at Austin Creative Reuse! Dive into the fascinating world of neuroscience and memory research through hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and ignite young minds.

What You’ll Explore:

🧠 Memory Games & Challenges: Test your brainpower with fun, interactive exercises that reveal how memory works! Solve puzzles, play matching games, and discover the science behind remembering.

🔍 Meet Real Scientists: Chat with researchers from the Preston Lab and learn how studying memory can lead to exciting careers in science. Who knows—you might inspire a future neuroscientist!

📚 Join Real Research: Take home informational flyers to share with your family. Help scientists understand how memory grows and changes by participating in ongoing studies (ages 6+ welcome!).

Why It Matters:

✨ Learning Through Play: Hands-on activities make complex science concepts accessible and fun, fostering a love for discovery.

✨ Empowering Curiosity: Showcasing diverse STEM paths encourages kids—especially girls—to see themselves as future scientists.

✨ Community Impact: Your participation helps researchers improve how we support memory health for all ages.

Join Us To:

🌟 Turn curiosity into knowledge. 🌟 See science as a superpower. 🌟 Be part of real-world research that makes a difference!

Event Highlights:

Age-appropriate games and experiments.

Free informational materials for families.

Meet-and-greet with neuroscience experts.

Let’s unlock the mysteries of the mind—one memory at a time! 🧩🧬

Part of Austin Creative Reuse’s community programming, in collaboration with UT Preston Lab. Questions? Email volunteer@austincreativereuse.org

No lab coat required—just bring your wonder! 🌟

Help support our Educator’s program! You could be doing a number of tasks, including sorting materials, packaging supplies, or creating original Educational Kits for the community!

Ages 12 & up are welcome. Participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Community Volunteering takes place inside Volunteer Land, located in the back of the center across from the restroom. Look for the large green wall! You can sign up for a spot here.

Experiential Community Mural: A Mural for Hope!

Join Us in Creating a Collaborative Masterpiece of Resilience & Connection

Throughout Mental Health Awareness Month, add your voice to a growing tapestry of hope! This mural—crafted by you and our community—will celebrate healing, self-compassion, and the power of creative reuse.

Theme & Inspiration:

🎨 💖 Prompt 1: “How does Austin CreativeReuse make you feel?”

Use these prompts (or your own reflections) to guide your art! Think: bold colors, textures, symbols, or handwritten words.

How to Participate:

• Craft On-Site: Drop by our community space near the Office/Education Supplies section! Use provided reclaimed materials to create your 4x4” piece on-site.

• Bring Your Creation: Prefer to work at home? Bring a 4x4 inch artwork (paper, fabric, or reclaimed materials) to add to the mural.

Material Notes:

🚫 No tiles, metal frames, or heavy objects.

✅ All other lightweight, reusable materials welcome!

Why This Matters:

✨ Collective Healing: Every square tells a story. Together, we’ll build a visual reminder that no one journeys alone.

✨ Art as Advocacy: Transform “scraps” into symbols of hope, proving creativity can turn challenges into beauty.

✨ Mental Health in Motion: Expressing emotions through art reduces stigma and fosters connection.

Join Us To:

🌟 Turn feelings into shared color. 🌟 Celebrate imperfection as part of growth. 🌟 Leave a legacy of hope for future visitors.

Event Details:

When: All of May 2025 during ACR open hours.

Where: Austin Creative Reuse (near the Office/Education Supplies section).

Cost: Free! Just bring your heart + creativity.

Take Home: A photo of your contribution to the mural. The joy of knowing your art uplifts others.

Let’s paint a future where every emotion has a place—and every person belongs. 🎨💞

Part of Mental Health Awareness Month at Austin Creative Reuse.

Questions? Email volunteer@austincreativereuse.org.

No artist badge required—just show up as you are! 🌟

Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Fabric Rolling is exactly that! Help measure, roll, and secure all the fabulous fabric that comes through our doors. Bonus, you’ll get first dibs on the goods before they hit the floor!

Ages 9 & up are welcome. Participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Community Volunteering takes place inside Volunteer Land, located in the back of the center across from the restroom. Look for the large green wall! You can sign up for a spot here.

Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Fabric Rolling is exactly that! Help measure, roll, and secure all the fabulous fabric that comes through our doors. Bonus, you’ll get first dibs on the goods before they hit the floor!

Ages 9 & up are welcome. Participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Community Volunteering takes place inside Volunteer Land, located in the back of the center across from the restroom. Look for the large green wall! You can sign up for a spot here.

Join Trans Texas (https://www.transtexas.org/love-letters) and Austin Creative Reuse for a heartfelt evening of crafting love letters to spread hope, affirmation, and connection! ✉️💖

What You’ll Create:

💌 Handmade Letters of Love: Use reclaimed scrapbook paper, stickers, washi tape, and colorful materials to design uplifting letters for those in need of encouragement. Write messages of support, resilience, or joy—every word matters!

🎨 Creative Reuse Magic: Transform discarded materials into beautiful keepsakes, proving that even “scraps” can become treasures.

🌍 Community Care: Your letters will be shared with individuals facing challenges, reminding them they’re not alone.

Why It Matters for Mental Health:

✨ Healing Through Giving: Writing affirmations fosters empathy and gratitude, boosting your own mood while uplifting others.

✨ Combat Isolation: A single letter can remind someone they’re valued, reducing feelings of loneliness.

✨ Mindful Creativity: Lose yourself in the meditative process of cutting, pasting, and writing—a calming break from stress.

Materials provided by ACR. Feel free to bring personal mementos (photos, fabric scraps) to add to your letters!

Join Us To:

🌟 Turn creativity into kindness. 🌟 Rediscover the power of handwritten words. 🌟 Craft hope for strangers and yourself.

Take Home:

A sense of connection, knowing your art will brighten someone’s day.

Optional: Write a letter to your future self as a personal mental health check-in.

Let’s stitch hearts together, one letter at a time. 💞

Part of Mental Health Awareness Month at Austin Creative Reuse—where art builds bridges of compassion.

Questions? Email volunteer@austincreativereuse.org

No writing experience needed—just bring your heart! 🌟

Learn to make beautiful origami to compliment your gifts and daily life! Paper can be more versatile and functional than plastic and zhuzh up anyone's routine. Reusing junk mail, left over magazines, and even cardboard can beautify and satisfy. You can send a message to the people in your life with the gift of time when you gift your origami.

Join Kelly (she/her) in our community space (next to our registers- look for the orange couch) to play with pretty paper and practice origami! This is a FREE drop-in event, so you can stop by anytime between 12-3PM to participate.

You can find Kelly on Instagram and Facebook.

Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Quilting Fabric is sorting through boxes of quilting fabric by size and pattern. Bonus, you’ll get first dibs on the goods before they hit the floor!

This activity is best for ages 15 & up.

Community Volunteering takes place inside Volunteer Land, located in the back of the center across from the restroom. Look for the large green wall! You can sign up for a spot here.

Join CJ Sketches (https://www.cjsketches.com/) to swap creativity and kindness at our Artist Trading Card (ATC) Workshop! Create miniature artworks (2.5”x3.5”) to trade with others, fostering connection through tiny masterpieces.

What You’ll Craft:

🃏 Pocket-Sized Art: Use cardstock, old playing cards, or pre-cut ACR paper as your canvas. Draw, collage, or write messages to share.

🌈 Mixed Media Magic: Layer papers, stickers, and lightweight embellishments to design unique cards—no two will be alike!

💌 Trade & Connect: Exchange your ATCs with fellow participants, building a collection of art that celebrates community.

Why It Matters for Mental Health:

✨ Joy of Giving: Experience the warmth of sharing art—a reminder that creativity thrives in connection.

✨ Small-Scale Confidence: The tiny format removes pressure, inviting playful experimentation and spontaneity.

✨ Mindful Making: Focus on the meditative process of assembling details, grounding you in the present moment.

Join us to:

✨ Turn mistakes into masterpieces. ✨ Rediscover the fun of making art. ✨ Craft a colorful reminder to embrace life’s surprises.

Take home your trading cards and a newfound love for spontaneous creativity!

No skills required—just an open heart and imagination!

Join us to craft, connect, and celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month!

Questions? Email volunteer@austincreativereuse.org

Art heals. Let’s create together. 🌟

This is a FREE drop-in event, so you can stop by anytime between 2-5PM to participate.

You can find CJ on Instagram.

Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Fabric Rolling is exactly that! Help measure, roll, and secure all the fabulous fabric that comes through our doors. Bonus, you’ll get first dibs on the goods before they hit the floor!

Ages 9 & up are welcome. Participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Community Volunteering takes place inside Volunteer Land, located in the back of the center across from the restroom. Look for the large green wall! You can sign up for a spot here.

Experiential Community Mural: A Mural for Hope!

Join Us in Creating a Collaborative Masterpiece of Resilience & Connection

Throughout Mental Health Awareness Month, add your voice to a growing tapestry of hope! This mural—crafted by you and our community—will celebrate healing, self-compassion, and the power of creative reuse.

Theme & Inspiration:

🎨 💖 Prompt 1: “How does Austin CreativeReuse make you feel?”

Use these prompts (or your own reflections) to guide your art! Think: bold colors, textures, symbols, or handwritten words.

How to Participate:

• Craft On-Site: Drop by our community space near the Office/Education Supplies section! Use provided reclaimed materials to create your 4x4” piece on-site.

• Bring Your Creation: Prefer to work at home? Bring a 4x4 inch artwork (paper, fabric, or reclaimed materials) to add to the mural.

Material Notes:

🚫 No tiles, metal frames, or heavy objects.

✅ All other lightweight, reusable materials welcome!

Why This Matters:

✨ Collective Healing: Every square tells a story. Together, we’ll build a visual reminder that no one journeys alone.

✨ Art as Advocacy: Transform “scraps” into symbols of hope, proving creativity can turn challenges into beauty.

✨ Mental Health in Motion: Expressing emotions through art reduces stigma and fosters connection.

Join Us To:

🌟 Turn feelings into shared color. 🌟 Celebrate imperfection as part of growth. 🌟 Leave a legacy of hope for future visitors.

Event Details:

When: All of May 2025 during ACR open hours.

Where: Austin Creative Reuse (near the Office/Education Supplies section).

Cost: Free! Just bring your heart + creativity.

Take Home: A photo of your contribution to the mural. The joy of knowing your art uplifts others.

Let’s paint a future where every emotion has a place—and every person belongs. 🎨💞

Part of Mental Health Awareness Month at Austin Creative Reuse.

Questions? Email volunteer@austincreativereuse.org.

No artist badge required—just show up as you are! 🌟

Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Fabric Rolling is exactly that! Help measure, roll, and secure all the fabulous fabric that comes through our doors. Bonus, you’ll get first dibs on the goods before they hit the floor!

Ages 9 & up are welcome. Participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Community Volunteering takes place inside Volunteer Land, located in the back of the center across from the restroom. Look for the large green wall! You can sign up for a spot here.

Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Fabric Rolling is exactly that! Help measure, roll, and secure all the fabulous fabric that comes through our doors. Bonus, you’ll get first dibs on the goods before they hit the floor!

Ages 9 & up are welcome. Participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Community Volunteering takes place inside Volunteer Land, located in the back of the center across from the restroom. Look for the large green wall! You can sign up for a spot here.

Learn to make beautiful origami to compliment your gifts and daily life! Paper can be more versatile and functional than plastic and zhuzh up anyone's routine. Reusing junk mail, left over magazines, and even cardboard can beautify and satisfy. You can send a message to the people in your life with the gift of time when you gift your origami.

Join Kelly (she/her) in our community space (next to our registers- look for the orange couch) to play with pretty paper and practice origami! This is a FREE drop-in event, so you can stop by anytime between 12-3PM to participate.

You can find Kelly on Instagram and Facebook.

Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Funky Fabric Fridays are all about processing the most interesting categories of fabric - from sparkly pink vinyl, to purple fur, and fluffy batting. You'll help us sort, measure, and price all the funky fabric that comes through our doors. Bonus, you’ll get first dibs on the goods before they hit the floor!

Ages 9 & up are welcome. Participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Community Volunteering takes place inside Volunteer Land, located in the back of the center across from the restroom. Look for the rainbow marker cap curtain! You can sign up for a spot here.

Recharge your joy at this uplifting combo event! Blend the healing power of laughter with the creativity of crafting affirmation cards that radiate self-love and community connection.

What You’ll Experience:

🧘 Laughter Yoga: Engage in playful, guided exercises that use laughter to reduce stress, boost mood, and energize the body—no yoga mat or experience needed!

💌 Affirmation Card Crafting: Design colorful cards with reclaimed papers, stickers, and markers. Write messages of grace, hope, or gratitude to keep for yourself or share with others.

🌿 Community Joy Circle: End with a group reflection to celebrate collective resilience and the power of choosing happiness.

Why It Matters for Mental Health:

✨ Body-Mind Connection: Laughter yoga releases endorphins, easing anxiety and fostering physical wellness.

✨ Self-Compassion in Action: Crafting affirmations rewires negative thoughts, nurturing kindness toward yourself and others.

✨ Shared Light: Exchange cards to build a ripple effect of positivity in your community.

Join Us To:

🌟 Shake off stress with giggles.

🌟 Create a pocket-sized toolkit of hope.

🌟 Remember: Joy is a radical act.

This is a FREE drop-in event, so you can stop by anytime between 5-7PM to participate.

Unplug and unwind with a meditative art session! Follow a guided story or soundscape inspired by Austin Creative Reuse, then translate your inner calm onto canvas.

What You’ll Create:

🎨 Intuitive Art: Let go of expectations! Paint freely as you respond to prompts, music, or the textures of reclaimed materials.

🌌 Surprise & Discover: Embrace accidental beauty—drips, blends, and layers become part of your unique piece.

📜 Take-Home Meaning: Leave with a finished artwork that captures your emotions or reflects how ACR’s mission inspires you.

Why It Matters for Mental Health:

✨ Mindful Flow: Meditation quiets mental chatter, while painting channels feelings into a visual language.

✨ Process Over Perfection: This is art without rules—a safe space to explore and accept imperfections.

✨ Tangible Reflection: Your painting becomes a reminder of your inner resilience and creativity.

Materials Provided by ACR:

Acrylic paints, brushes, and mixed-media canvases/paper.

Reclaimed fabrics, textured papers, and natural elements for collage.

Meditation cushions and ambient sound tools.

Join Us To:

🌟 Breathe, brush, and let go. 🌟 Turn quiet moments into colorful revelations. 🌟 Discover how art and stillness can heal together.

This is a FREE drop-in event, so you can stop by anytime between 12:30-4PM to participate.

All events are part of Mental Health Awareness Month at Austin Creative Reuse—where creativity nurtures minds and hearts.

No experience needed. Just bring an open spirit! 🌟

Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Fabric Rolling is exactly that! Help measure, roll, and secure all the fabulous fabric that comes through our doors. Bonus, you’ll get first dibs on the goods before they hit the floor!

Ages 9 & up are welcome. Participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Community Volunteering takes place inside Volunteer Land, located in the back of the center across from the restroom. Look for the large green wall! You can sign up for a spot here.