We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire creative reuse and environmentally sustainable behavior by providing educational programs and affordable materials to the community.
Creative Reuse Center Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday • 11 am - 6 pm
Donation Hours: We accept donations during business hours Tuesday - Friday.
No donations accepted on Saturdays!
The items donated to SCRAP RVA
are sold at a low cost in our
retail store.
We accept donations of art, craft,
office, and other unique and
creative materials.
SCRAP offers educational programming to teach children about sustainability and resourcefullness through art.
Last year SCRAP volunteers contributed over 18,000 hours of their time and energy to help us fulfill our mission. Most volunteers are scheduled for one 3-hour shift in the store each week, as well help in many other ways.
Apr
21
If you have no knowledge on sewing this is the class for you! Leave a "confident beginner" with a tie tote bag
April 21st 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Price: $25.00
This class is for the true beginner. The expectation is students will come with no knowledge of sewing, including how to work their machine. Perfect for the person who wants to learn to sew but doesn't know where to start!
Saturday April 21st 2pm - 4pm
$25- All materials included; bringing your own machine is recommended
5 person max class size
Bri Upton- Instructor
Apr
27
Learn Rug Punch Embroidery with us!
Sat April 27th, 12-2pm
Price: $25.00
Punch Needle embroidery is a fun and easy technique to master!
Sat April 27th, 12-2pm
$25- All materials included
Marty Mitchell- Instructor
Apr
28
Learn the Japanese mending technique of Sashiko with us!
Sun April 28th 1 - 3pm
Price: $25.00
Sashiko style inspired visible mending.
Breathe new life into your well loved garments with gorgeous repairs and personalized touches. All necessary supplies included. If you have a garment you would like to practice this technique on please feel free to bring it along.
Sun April 28th, 1-3pm
$25- All materials included, but you can bring an item you might want to try this technique on!
Ages 10 and up
Sue Lanigan- Instructor
Do you value environmental sustainability and the power of creative expression? If you believe enough stuff already exists in the world and that we should all reduce our impact by buying less and enaging our creativity more, then become a SCRAP supporter by making a donation to further our impact on local communities.
We count on your generosity as an individual, foundation, corporate sponsor, or partner.
You feel the creative, environmental, and educational love from SCRAP. You return the love by adding to our resources so we can share with others. It becomes a circle of love that keeps giving – to you, to us, and to the entire community.