Creative Community Environment
Broome Creative ReUse is a project of Church in the Wild with the goal of diverting usable materials from the waste stream and returning them to the community through art supply thrifting as part of a circular economy. Proceeds from sales enable us to grow and continue providing these services in the community.
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Below you’ll find information about when, where, and what you can donate as well as when and where you can shop! Check back for updates and be sure to follow us on Facebook for the latest news and events.
Since June 2024, together we’ve rescued
4,274 pounds
of materials from the landfill!
Upcoming Events
Kindle the Light – Imbolc Candle Making
Sunday, February 1st from 11am to 2pm
51 McKinley Ave Endicott
Create your own custom intention candle on Imbolc! Join Broome Creative ReUse for an afternoon of cozy candle making, food, and fun. Get your tickets here!
The Craft: We’ll provide all the materials you need to create a beautiful and meaningful candles full of dried herbs & flowers, crystals, and scents. Want to make it even more meaningful? Bring your own heat resistant vessel, stones, or other inclusions.
Food: That’s right, we’re feeding you too! We’ll have a delicious spread of cozy charcuterie and warm drinks to celebrate making it halfway through winter!
Imbolc: Imbolc is a Celtic celebration marking the halfway point between winter solstice and spring equinox, symbolizing the first stirrings of spring and new life. This celebration is now connected to Groundhog Day, Brigid’s Day, and Candlemas, all looking for the first signs of spring.
Cost: $30 presale, $35 at the door.
Have items to donate?
We hold donation days when we have room for more. Start a box of donation items and be sure to sign up for our email list so you don’t miss the next donation day!
What kinds of items do we accept?
We always need totes and bins to store donations in. We also accept donations of any arts and craft supplies, jars, containers, yarn, fabric, paper… anything that could be turned into art!
*Please nothing that is dirty or has mildew. We will ask you to take any unsanitary items back with you.
We can also always use monetary donations to help off-set costs
and help us get a trailer for a Craft Mobile!
Here is the big list of the kinds of items we’re accepting:
Fine Arts Supplies
paint – acrylic, watercolor, oil
brushes / sponges / palette knives / palettes
paper / pads / canvas / stretchers
charcoal / pastels / pencils / pens / markers
calligraphy nibs, handles, and ink
printmaking supplies
glass paint, patina, copper tape, and tools (no glass or lead)
Knit/Crochet/Weave/Punch
yarn of all types and lengths (neatly coiled/not tangled please!)
clean roving
crochet hooks
knitting needles
punch needles
Embroidery / Cross stitch / Needlepoint/ Crewel
floss and embroidery fibers of all types
monk cloth, plastic canvas, and other surfaces to needlework on.
needles counters and other tools
kits / patterns
beads and embellishments
embroidery hoops
Sewing
fabric (pieces no scraps, no clothing)
thread of any size spools
needles / pins
buttons / zippers
snaps / hooks & eyes
ribbon / trim
fabric dye / paint
leather & tools
rulers and quilting templates
Jewelry and Beading
beads of all kinds- plastic, glass, crystal, stone, etc
cabochons, cameos
charms
findings – clasps and other parts to make jewelry
chain, cords, elastic, wire
costume & ready-to wear jewelry
broken jewelry/parts
clay – PMC, polymer, air dry, ceramic
tools- pliers, looms, peg boards, tweezers, needles, magnification, wax, etc
camp crafts – fusible beads, shrinky dinks, lanyard, etc
Scrapbooking & Stationary
cards / envelopes / postcards
paper / card stock
stickers
stamps
paper punches
ink pads & refills
embossing powders
stencils
Party & Gifts
gift wrap
bows / ribbon
tissue paper
crepe paper
party decor and trinkets
disposable table cloths
birthday candles
treat bags
invites / thank you notes
Classroom & Office Supplies
folders – pocket, filing
paper
notebooks
post – its / note cards
thumb tacks / push pins
paper clips
staplers / staples / removers
rulers / drafting tools
General Craft Supplies
scissors
glue / glue guns
pipe cleaners
pom poms
jingle bells
finger paint
glitter / sequins / glitter glue
faux floral
plastic, rubber, metal molds (no plaster)
Planters
ReUsable Household Items
corks, real/fake
caps, metal/plastic
pop tabs/milk rings
candles
CDs or DVDs, cases/sleeves
candy/mint tins
jars with all labels removed
pill bottles with labels removed
Chopsticks, popsicle sticks, tooth picks
Ceramic dish ware – broken or whole (Can be used in mosaic work)
*Please only donate clean household supplies with ALL labels removed.
*Please nothing dirty or with mildew.
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