Events Calendar

Nov
20

Community Volunteering: Fabric Rolling

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.

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Nov
20

Arts & Craft Brews Night: Mixed-Media Gratitude Postcards & Journals

Join Austin Creative Reuse at Austin Beerworks Taproom for a delightful evening of creativity and connection at our Mixed-Media Gratitude Postcards & Journals workshop! Under the guidance of Austin Creative Reuse, you'll craft unique postcards to send to those you appreciate, or create a custom art journal to cherish your gratitude journey. 

Bring your friends, or come solo to meet new ones, and leave with beautiful creations that spread joy and gratitude this holiday season. Let's celebrate the people who make our lives brighter—one postcard and journal at a time!

Beverages Included: Each ticket includes one complimentary beer from Austin Beerworks Taproom, or a non-alcoholic beverage of your choice. Enjoy a drink while you create!

Crafting is open to all ages, beer tokens only for those 21+.

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Nov
21

Community Volunteering: Fabric Rolling

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.

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Nov
21

Workshop: CRAFTernoon

This Crafternoon gathering is designed for artists, crafters, and DIY enthusiasts of all levels to come together, share ideas, and work on their projects in a supportive and inspiring environment. Whether you're into knitting, scrapbooking, painting, or any other creative pursuit, this space is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and find inspiration.

This workshop is appropriate for ages 18+ only.

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Nov
21

Community Volunteering: Sorting & Packaging

Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Sorting & Packaging is going through all the tiny odds and ends, sorting them by like items and packaging them for the floor. If you enjoy creating order out of chaos, this is the opportunity for you!

Great opportunity for families! 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.

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Nov
22

FREE Make & Take: Origami

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.

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Community Volunteering: Make Dog Toys with APA!
Nov
22

Community Volunteering: Make Dog Toys with APA!

Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Join us in creating hand stitched dog toys for animals currently residing in local shelters. No experience required - we’ll show you what to do!

Great opportunity for families! 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.

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Nov
22

Workshop: Intro to Embroidery

Intimidated by embroidery? Learn from an embroidery pro!

In this workshop, students will learn several basic embroidery stitches as well as an overview of embroidering patterning and finishing options. While participants practice their embroidery skills, they will be creating a beautiful design to go in their home! The instructor will have several patterns to choose from and all necessary supplies will be provided. Alongside their project, participants will take home a needle and embroidery floss (embroidery hoops will be provided for the workshop but not to take home) to finish their project.

This workshop is appropriate for ages 11+ only.

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Nov
23

National Family Volunteer Day!

Celebrate the giving season with a special edition volunteer event on National Family Volunteering Day! Come in with your loved ones to help process gently used creative materials and contribute to the positive impact we’re creating together. We know how incredibly valuable family time is, so as a token of our appreciation for your contribution, we’ll be offering an exclusive in-store coupon to those who attend.

Community Volunteering takes place inside Volunteer Land, located in the back of the center across from the restroom. Look for the large green wall and you’re there! This is a drop-in style event, so no need to RSVP ahead of time.

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Nov
23

Workshop: Print Your Own Wrapping Paper

Join us for this for this fun  project and design your own wrapping paper! Creating your own wrapping paper can be such a delightful and personalized touch for any gift.

You can customize the design to suit any occasion or recipient, whether it's birthdays, holidays, or special events. Plus, it adds a personal touch to your gifts. Learn how to use various techniques such as  printing, stamping, or hand-drawing to create unique patterns and designs!

This workshop is appropriate for ages 11+ only. 

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Nov
24

Workshop: Sustainable Sculpting: Pugs

Join us for a fun and creative workshop where you'll learn to sculpt adorable pugs out of polymer clay! Led by an experienced instructor Joan Cabarrus, you’ll discover how to use affordable, sustainable alternatives to traditional tools, showcasing household items that can help you shape and detail your creation. Not only will you leave with a cute pug figurine, but you’ll also gain valuable tips on how to craft sustainably!

This workshop is appropriate for ages 11 and up (yes, adults too!).

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Nov
25

Community Volunteering: Quilting Fabric

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.

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Nov
26

Community Volunteering: Fabric Rolling

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.

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Nov
29

FREE Make & Take: Origami

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.

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Nov
30

Holiday Reuse Market (Weekend 1)

Join us in ACR’s parking lot to peruse reuse goods from over 40 vendors, each day! The lineup will change over the course of both weekends, so come out for a new experience everyday of the market! More details available here.

We’ll also have food trucks, community partners, music and more!

This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department.

The market is FREE to attend! RSVP here.

November 30 Vendor Line-up:

@alltheembroideryplease - alltheembroideryplease, fiber arts
@hayesalexanderart
 - Art Hayes, knick knacks
@bellascraftsss
 - BELLAS CRAFTS, paper goods
@ceceliaandmae
 - Cecelia & Mae, sewn goods
@heyimadethisforu 
- Hey I Made This For U, art & sculpture
Jenna Stephens, jewelry
Jessica Ajucum, art & sculpture
@made.by.michl
 - Made by MichL, accessories
@margos_makes
 - Margo’s Makes, sewn goods
@moyamoyastudios
 - Moya Moya Studios, jewelry
@nlessbody
 - N'Less Body Care, knick knacks
@nicepackageaustin
 - Nice Package Austin, sewn goods
@rosamilagrosagarden
 - Rosa Milagrosa Garden, sewn goods
Stephanie Nissley, art & sculpture
@strangerinthesacristy
 - Stranger in the Sacristy, art & sculpture
Summer Li, jewelry
Urban Scavenger, paper goods
@viveperspective
 - Vive Perspective, jewelry
@whimsywondersbyholly
 - Whimsywonders, fiber arts
Zoe Gravois, jewelry
@alegriaorigami
 - Alegria Origami, paper goods
Bidibit's Beauties, knick knacks
@pumpkinspoons_art
 - Calum MacKenzie, art & sculpture
@deartoday 
- Charity Ridpath, jewelry
@seeemmcguire
 - Chelsea Smith, fiber arts
@thingscatloves
 - D&C Arts, knick knacks
@DesignEyre - DesignEyre, paper goods
From Thrifted to gifted, xmas decor
@glasswheelhouse
 - Glass Wheelhouse, art & sculpture
Hartera De La Muerte, knick knacks
@helen_vendibles
 - Helen Vendibles, clothing
@holland.oat 
- Holland Oat Art, art & sculpture
@janna.sammon
 - Janna Sammon, fiber arts
@thejuliewierd
 - Julie Wierd, clothing
LD'S FLIPS, xmas decor
@goodiesforallqueens
 - M.A./A.B., jewelry
@mollymoonco
 - Molly Moon Co., sewn goods
@not_nice_creations
 - Not Nice Creations, jewelry
Patrik Parker, art & sculpture
@scrapsidekick
 - Scrap Sidekick, fiber arts
@stitchin_spoonie 
- Stitchin’ Spoonie, fiber arts
Susan Mannas, paper goods
@Teacher_Side_Gig
 - Teacher Side Gig, jewelry
@sondra_unruffled
 - The Unruffled, clothing
@thriftstitch 
- Thriftstitch, sewn goods
@tr8tortot 
- tr8tortot, fiber arts
@crawfordrrshorttjewelry
 - Willow Tree Works, jewelry
Windy Point Acres, art & sculpture

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Nov
30

Workshop: Large Piñatas

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn the art of crafting traditional piñatas using sustainable-sourced materials! Just in time for the holiday season, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to create a festive centerpiece while embracing eco-friendly practices.

This workshop is appropriate for ages 10+ only.

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Dec
1

Holiday Reuse Market (Weekend 1)

Join us in ACR’s parking lot to peruse reuse goods from over 40 vendors, each day! The lineup will change over the course of both weekends, so come out for a new experience everyday of the market! More details available here.

We’ll also have food trucks, community partners, music and more!

ACR’s Holiday Reuse Market is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department.

The market is FREE to attend! RSVP here.

December 1 Vendor line-up:

@abbyspasttimes - Abby Rodgers, art & sculpture
@srsdesigns
 - Art by SRSDesigns, art & sculpture
@ceceliaandmae
 - Cecelia & Mae, sewn goods
@haydles 
- Hayden Wentworth, accessories
@heyimadethisforu
 - Hey I Made This For U, art & sculpture
@hicksgirlcreations
 - HicksGirlCreations, art & sculpture
Idle Hands Workshop, accessories
@jennylorrainejewelry - jenny lorraine jewelry, jewelry
@katkay.jewelry
 - Katkay, jewelry
@littlebylittle.svg 
- Little by little!, jewelry
@margos_makes
 - Margo’s Makes, sewn goods
@moyamoyastudios
 - Moya Moya Studios, jewelry
@nlessbody
 - N'Less Body Care, knick knacks
@upcycledinatx
 - Nikki Nadeau, candles
@rosamilagrosagarden
 - Rosa Milagrosa Garden, sewn goods
@Ruby.Iconic 
- Ruby Iconic, fiber arts
@SnarkilyAdorable
 - Snarkily Adorable, fiber arts
Stephanie Nissley, art & sculpture
@viveperspective
 - Vive Perspective, jewelry
@whimsywondersbyholly
 - Whimsywonders, fiber arts
@alegriaorigami 
- Alegria Origami, paper goods
@hayesalexanderart
- Art Hayes, knick knacks
@buzzle.boutique
 - Buzzle Boutique, fiber arts
@deartoday
 - Charity Ridpath, jewelry
@crowns_and_curiosities
 - Crowns & Curiosities, accessories
@thingscatloves
 - D&C Arts, knick knacks
Eldritch Equine Art, clothing
Focused Photons, knick knacks
From Thrifted to gifted, xmas decor
Hartera De La Muerte, knick knacks
@helen_vendibles
 - Helen Vendibles, clothing
@janna.sammon
 - Janna Sammon, fiber arts
@thejuliewierd
 - Julie Wierd, clothing
Katherine Chiarello, paper goods
@littlemamastx
 - Little Mamas, accessories
@mother_of_jelly
 - Meliora Books, knick knacks
@not_nice_creations
 - Not Nice Creations, jewelry
@perfectly_imperfect_good_atx 
- Perfectly Imperfect Goods ATX, sewn goods
@prettygoodcrafts
 - Pretty Good Crafts, paper goods
@nowasteinnature
 - Revision Goods, sewn goods
@scrapsidekick
 - Scrap Sidekick, fiber arts
Susan Mannas, paper goods
Susan McCLellan, clothing
@sondra_unruffled 
- The Unruffled, clothing
@tr8tortot
 - tr8tortot, fiber arts
Windy Point Acres, art & sculpture

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Dec
6

FREE Make & Take: Origami

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.

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Dec
7

Holiday Reuse Market (Weekend 2)

Join us in ACR’s parking lot to peruse reuse goods from over 40 vendors, each day! The lineup will change over the course of both weekends, so come out for a new experience everyday of the market! More details available here.

We’ll also have food trucks, community partners, music and more!

This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department.

The market is free to attend! RSVP here.

December 7 Vendor Line-up:

@srsdesigns - Art by SRSDesigns, art & sculpture
@mikiesaurus
 - Batcat Craft, fiber arts
@bellascraftsss
 - BELLAS CRAFTS, paper goods
@madiknapp
 - Crafts By Madison, accessories
@freakshowartistry
 - freakshowartistry, accessories
@hicksgirlcreations
 - HicksGirlCreations, art & sculpture
Idle Hands Workshop, accessories
@jenland_art
 - JenLand Art, art & sculpture
Jessica Ajucum, art & sculpture
@prettygoodcrafts
 - Just Lathing Around, art & sculpture
@katkay.jewelry 
- Katkay, jewelry
Lily's, jewelry
@made.by.michl
 - Made by MichL, accessories
@moonbow_fiberworks 
- Moonbow Fiberworks, sewn goods
@upcycledinatx 
- Nikki Nadeau, candles
@patchworkandwhimsyco
 - Patchwork & Whimsy Co., clothing
Patrik Parker, art & sculpture
@jokretzler 
- Pebble Dash, paper goods
@rosamilagrosagarden 
- Rosa Milagrosa Garden, sewn goods
@Ruby.Iconic 
- Ruby Iconic, fiber arts
@strangerinthesacristy
 - Stranger in the Sacristy, art & sculpture
@studio.seespriya
 - Studio Seespriya, fiber arts
@unlikelytreasures
 - Unlikely Treasures, jewelry
@win_p.press
 - WIN_P PRESS, knick knacks
@alinandchloe 
- Alin and Chloe Design, sewn goods
@bekindrewindatx 
- Be Kind, Rewind, knick knacks
@bekkabakerart
 - Bekka Baker Art, art & sculpture
@pumpkinspoons_art
 - Calum MacKenzie, art & sculpture
Careen Vaughn, sewn goods
@deartoday
 - Charity Ridpath, jewelry
@thingscatloves
 - D&C Arts, knick knacks
Eldritch Equine Art, clothing
Emerald’s Treasures & Creations, paper goods
@happy_hearts_earrings
 - Happy Hearts, jewelry
@hauntedfarmgirl
 - Haunted Farmgirl, knick knacks
@nox_bedlam - Ed Constantine, knick knacks
@holland.oat 
- Holland Oat Art, art & sculpture
@katiecowden 
- Killer Queen Designs, art & sculpture
@pitascreations_tx
 - Las Creaciones de Pita, art & sculpture
LD'S FLIPS, xmas decor
Lynda White, clothing
@mollymoonco
 - Molly Moon Co., sewn goods
Monkey Blossom, sewn goods
@mutualhauntings 
- mutual hauntings, paper goods
@sewarteandupcycle
 - Sew Arte and Upcycle, clothing
@stitchin_spoonie
 - Stitchin’ Spoonie, fiber arts
Susan McCLellan, clothing
@techlecticatx 
- tEChLECTIC, art & sculpture
@amyweaver_theweavershand 
- The Weaver's Hand, art & sculpture
Totes 'n Stuff, sewn goods
Windy Point Acres, art & sculpture

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Dec
8

Holiday Reuse Market (Weekend 2)

Join us in ACR’s parking lot to peruse reuse goods from over 40 vendors, each day! The lineup will change over the course of both weekends, so come out for a new experience everyday of the market! More details available here.

We’ll also have food trucks, community partners, music and more!

This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department.

The market is free to attend! RSVP here.

December 8 Vendor Line-up:

@srsdesigns - Art by SRSDesigns, art & sculpture
@badamibags 
- Badami Bags, sewn goods
@krista.atx
 - Cozy Girl Provisions, candles
@doctor_perler - Doctor Perler, jewelry
@gillboss444 
- Gill Boss, art & sculpture
@hicksgirlcreations
 - HicksGirlCreations, art & sculpture
@jenland_art - JenLand Art, art & sculpture
@jennylorrainejewelry - jenny lorraine jewelry, jewelry
Jessica Ajucum, art & sculpture
@prettygoodcrafts 
- Just Lathing Around, art & sculpture
@katkay.jewelry -
 Katkay, jewelry
@littlebylittle.svg 
- Little by little!, jewelry
@moonbow_fiberworks
 - Moonbow Fiberworks, sewn goods
@upcycledinatx
 - Nikki Nadeau, candles
@patchworkandwhimsyco
 - Patchwork & Whimsy Co., clothing
@jokretzler 
- Pebble Dash, paper goods
@Ruby.Iconic
 - Ruby Iconic, fiber arts
Stephanie Nissley, art & sculpture
@millennial_mom16 
- The Enlightened Artist, accessories
@unlikelytreasures
 - Unlikely Treasures, jewelry
@whimsywondersbyholly
 - Whimsywonders, fiber arts
@bekindrewindatx 
- Be Kind, Rewind, knick knacks
@BoriFemme
 - BoriFemme, jewelry
@buzzle.boutique
 - Buzzle Boutique, fiber arts
Candy's Stitching Couture, accessories
Careen Vaughn, sewn goods
@ceceliaandmae 
- Cecelia & Mae, sewn goods
@seeemmcguire
 - Chelsea Smith, fiber arts
@crowns_and_curiosities
 - Crowns & Curiosities, accessories
@thingscatloves
 - D&C Arts, knick knacks
Emerald’s Treasures & Creations, paper goods
Focused Photons, knick knacks
@freakshowartistry
 - freakshowartistry, accessories
From Thrifted to gifted, xmas decor
@jenmramoshandmade
 - Jennifer M Ramos Handmade, jewelry
@katiecowden
 - Killer Queen Designs, art & sculpture
@mother_of_jelly
 - Meliora Books, knick knacks
@moyamoyastudios 
- Moya Moya Studios, jewelry
@mutualhauntings
 - mutual hauntings, paper goods
Nancy's Crafts and Finds, xmas decor
@perfectly_imperfect_good_atx
 - Perfectly Imperfect Goods ATX, sewn goods
@nowasteinnature
 - Revision Goods, sewn goods
@scrapsidekick 
- Scrap Sidekick, fiber arts
@SnarkilyAdorable
 - Snarkily Adorable, fiber arts
Susan Mannas, paper goods
Susan McCLellan, clothing
@Teacher_Side_Gig 
- Teacher Side Gig, jewelry
@techlecticatx 
- tEChLECTIC, art & sculpture
Totes 'n Stuff, sewn goods

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Dec
13

FREE Make & Take: Origami

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.

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Dec
13

Workshop: Elf Craft & Quiz Party (BYOB)

“SANTA! Oh my God! Santa, here?! I know him! I know him!”

You’re invited to a Craft & Quiz Party to celebrate the Elf movie! Get ready for Santa by making decorations for your home, like Buddy the Elf at Gimbels department store. Prove that you’ve been studying the Code of Elves with a movie trivia quiz. Costumes are encouraged!

This is a BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage) Workshop. 

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Dec
14

Workshop: Collage to Collagraph Print (Day 1)

Join us for a two-day creative workshop that explores the exciting intersection of collage and printmaking! Over the course of the weekend, you’ll learn how to transform simple materials into dynamic artwork through a hands-on process combining mixed media collage and collagraph printmaking.

This workshop is appropriate for ages 11+ only.

🎟️ Get your tickets today! 🎟️

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Dec
14

Workshop: Fake Cake Box Decorating

Join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll transform up-cycled boxes and containers into stunning cake designs! In this fun and eco-friendly class, you’ll learn innovative techniques for decorating cakes using repurposed materials, all while exploring your artistic flair. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned baker, you’ll leave with a unique creation. Bring your imagination and let’s make delicious looking art together!

This workshop is appropriate for ages 18+ only.

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Dec
15

Workshop: Collage to Collagraph Print (Day 2)

Join us for a two-day creative workshop that explores the exciting intersection of collage and printmaking! Over the course of the weekend, you’ll learn how to transform simple materials into dynamic artwork through a hands-on process combining mixed media collage and collagraph printmaking.

This workshop is appropriate for ages 11+ only.

🎟️ Get your tickets today! 🎟️

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Dec
15

Workshop: Sustainable Sculpting: Frenchie Altoids

Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to sculpt a detailed French Bulldog head out of polymer clay and attach it to the front of an Altoid tin- turning a small, everyday object into a unique piece of art! In this guided session, our instructor will walk you through each step, from forming the basic shape of the dog’s face to adding those distinctive features—big ears, expressive eyes, and that signature wrinkled nose.

This workshop is appropriate for ages 11+ only.

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Dec
18

Arts & Craft Brews Night at Austin Beerworks: Cross Stitch Ornaments and New Years Poppers

Join Austin Creative Reuse for a fun, creative afternoon at the Austin Beerworks Taproom! This hands-on event invites you to craft your very own festive ornament or celebratory popper using sustainably-sourced materials, all while enjoying a cold brew. Whether you’re looking to add a personal touch to your holiday decor or ring in the New Year with flair, this workshop has something for everyone.

Beverages Included: Each ticket includes one complimentary beer from Austin Beerworks Taproom, or a non-alcoholic beverage of your choice. Enjoy a drink while you create!

Crafting is open to all ages, beer tokens only for those 21+.

🎟️ Get your tickets today! 🎟️

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Dec
20

FREE Make & Take: Origami

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.

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Nov
19

Community Volunteering: Educational Materials

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.

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Nov
18

Community Volunteering: Quilting Fabric

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.

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Nov
17

Community Volunteering: Measuring & Sorting Quilting Fabric

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.

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Nov
17

Workshop: Handmade Paper

This workshop is perfect for artists who aren't afraid to get messy! Participants will learn how to make recycled paper from start to finish, from making paper pulp to pulling sheets of paper from a paper slurry to safely cleaning up. The instructor will also demonstrate how to make paper using non-traditional tools!

This workshop is appropriate for ages 11+ only.

🎟️ Get your tickets today! 🎟️

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Nov
16

Community Volunteering: Fabric Rolling

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.

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Nov
15

Workshop: Bottle Cap Pie Decorating

Join us for a hands-on workshop and get ready to create your own unique pie magnets using bottle caps and various craft supplies! You will learn different piping techniques to create miniature pies that can live on your fridge forever. Participants will take home 6 mini bottle cap pie magnets of a variety of “flavors”. Customize your magnets with a variety of clay toppings, textures, pie crust design, and so much more!

This workshop is appropriate for ages 18+ only.

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Nov
15

Community Volunteering: Funky Fabric Friday!

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.

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Nov
14

Community Volunteering: Sorting & Packaging

Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Sorting & Packaging is going through all the tiny odds and ends, sorting them by like items and packaging them for the floor. If you enjoy creating order out of chaos, this is the opportunity for you!

Great opportunity for families! 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.

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Nov
14

Community Volunteering: Fabric Rolling

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.

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Nov
13

Community Volunteering: Fabric Rolling

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.

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Nov
12

Community Volunteering: Fabric Rolling

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.

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Nov
11

Community Volunteering: Quilting Fabric

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.

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Nov
10

Make & Take: Making Mending Kits for Unhoused Community

Drop by (no sign-up required!) our Community Space at Austin Creative Reuse to help us assemble  mending kits for unhoused people in our community. These little mending kits, all contained in a reused Altoid tin, will have everything one needs to give their clothing a longer life - essential when one's ability to buy new clothing or access mending services is limited.

At this drop-by event, you'll help us cut fabric patches, thread buttons onto safety pins, and assemble all the pieces needed for each kit. Come and help for 10 minutes or a whole hour - up to you! This event is suitable for volunteers of all ages - so it's a great opportunity to get the whole family involved!

RSVP here!

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Nov
9

Workshop: Kintsugi

Join us for a transformative Kintsugi workshop, where art meets sustainability! Kintsugi, the ancient Japanese practice of repairing broken pottery with gold, not only highlights the beauty of imperfection but also embodies ACR’s mission of saving usable materials from the landfill.

This workshop is appropriate for ages 18+ only.

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Nov
9

FREE Make & Take: Pronoun Pins

Join Make At Rosie Community Makerspace members to customize your own pronoun or rainbow pin and show your pride all year round.

Using acrylic paint markers, you’ll get to paint, finish, and personalize a laser-cut pin made from recycled wood. Supplies will be provided, so you can have fun crafting and leave wearing your pin with pride.

This is a FREE drop-in event, so you can stop by anytime between 12-3pm to participate.

Learn more about the Make at Rosie Community Makerspace on their website.

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Nov
8

Workshop: CRAFTernoon

This Crafternoon gathering is designed for artists, crafters, and DIY enthusiasts of all levels to come together, share ideas, and work on their projects in a supportive and inspiring environment. Whether you're into knitting, scrapbooking, painting, or any other creative pursuit, this space is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and find inspiration.

This workshop is appropriate for ages 18+ only.

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Community Volunteering: Make Dog Toys with APA!
Nov
8

Community Volunteering: Make Dog Toys with APA!

Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Join us in creating hand stitched dog toys for animals currently residing in local shelters. No experience required - we’ll show you what to do!

Great opportunity for families! 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.

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Nov
8

FREE Make & Take: Origami

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.

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Nov
7

Community Volunteering: Sorting & Packaging

Our Community Volunteer days are a time for anyone who would like to lend a hand come in and volunteer. Sorting & Packaging is going through all the tiny odds and ends, sorting them by like items and packaging them for the floor. If you enjoy creating order out of chaos, this is the opportunity for you!

Great opportunity for families! 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.

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Nov
7

Community Volunteering: Fabric Rolling

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.

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Nov
6

Community Volunteering: Fabric Rolling

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.

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Nov
5

Community Volunteering: Educational Materials

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.

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Nov
4

Community Volunteering: Quilting Fabric

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.

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Nov
3

Workshop: Sew an Apron

Get Ready for Fall Baking! Whether your idea of a perfect Fall is filling your home with pumpkin spice everything, or acting as grill master during football tailgates, come join us to make a custom apron to wear during your fall festivities!

This workshop is appropriate for ages 11+ only.

This is primarily a BYOM (Bring Your Own Machine) workshop and limited sewing machines are available. 

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Nov
3

Community Volunteering: Measuring & Sorting Quilting Fabric

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.

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Nov
2

Community Volunteering: Fabric Rolling

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.

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Nov
2

Workshop: Pouch Perfection

Join us for an engaging sewing workshop where participants will learn to create stylish and functional pouches! This hands-on session is designed for those with prior sewing experience, as we'll dive straight into techniques and projects.

In this workshop, you’ll learn a simple pouch design—perfect for everything from cosmetics to tech gadgets. Our skilled instructor will guide you through selecting fabrics, cutting patterns, and mastering essential sewing techniques. You'll learn how to install a zipper, box out your bag bottom and hide your seams- valuable skills that can also be applied to garment making!

This is a BYOM (Bring Your Own Machine) workshop and sewing machines will not be provided.

This workshop is appropriate for ages 18+ only.

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Nov
1

Community Volunteering: Funky Fabric Friday!

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.

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