We’ve expanded the hours that our thrift shop is open! You can now visit us Wednesday through Saturday at 734 Columbia Street, Utica, NY 13502.
Thrift Shop Hours
- Wednesday: 3-6pm
- Thursday: 3-6pm
- Friday: 11am – 4pm
- Saturday: 11am – 4pm
Donations of arts & crafts materials in good condition are accepted on Fridays from 11am-4pm, or by appointment. Please check our list of accepted materials, and send us a message if you have any questions.
Events
Sales from our thrift shop fund our operational costs and help support our free arts programming. Join us for a free event in June to learn a new creative skill in a supportive community of other makers!
Tuesday 6/17, 6-8pm: Finding and Cleaning Objects for Art
Come for a walk with us and learn how to collect interesting objects, and how to clean different kinds of materials so that they can be used in art
Instructor: Marc-Anthony Polizzi
Tuesday 6/24, 6-8pm: 2-D Sculpture Collage
Explore composition and assemblage techniques to create a sculptural collage of found-objects
Instructor: Marc-Anthony Polizzi
Saturday 6/21, 12-2pm: Natural Dyes from Food Waste
Learn how to use food waste to create natural dyes and create a small tie-dye project.
Instructor: Niki English
Thursday 6/26, 6-8pm: Repair Cafe
Bring a broken item and our volunteers will help you learn how to fix it!
Instructor: Matt Grove
Saturday 6/14, 4pm – 6pm: Art Club
Join us for the 3rd meeting of Utica’s Art Club. This time, we’re inviting you to draw or paint your favorite song! Bring a sketchbook, canvas, or other material to work on! All other materials provided.
Event host: Ravin Wormwood
Questions about Art Club? Contact uticaartclub@gmail.com
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Saturday 6/28, 11am – 1pm: Upcycled Sensory Bottles
Explore and experiment wtih colors, textures, light, and sound! Create a sensory bottle out of upcycled materials. Drop-in anytime from 11am – 1pm to make your own!
Event host: Hannah Sheehan
RSVP
Happy Pride!
We’re so excited to return to the Utica Pride Festival, hosted by the Oneida County Pride Alliance. Follow their page for more information!
Visit Utica Pride Festival!
Location: Utica University, behind Strebel Student Center
Date: Saturday, June 7
Time: 10am – 4pm
Visit our pop-up thrift shop, or make a collage with us at our craft table!
Utica Creative Reuse 
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