November Creative Reuse Events

• Saturday 11/8, 11am-1pm: Sensory Play Group
  Explore multiple stations of sensory play spaces made of upcycled materials. This event is geared towards 2 – 5 year olds, but kids of all ages are welcome!
• Wednesday 11/12, 6pm-8pm: Crochet 101
  Learn chain, slipstitch, single crochet, double crochet stitches to get started learning the basics of crochet!
• Monday 11/17, 6pm-8pm: Knitting 101
  In this class we’ll cover casting on, knit stitch, and casting off. Learn how to start a scarf for the holidays!
• Wednesday 11/19, 6pm-8pm: Repair Café
  Bring something that is broken or needs mending. Sign up to volunteer, or register to get something fixed!

Store Hours

Visit the Utica Creative Reuse thrift shop during our regular open hours to find all of your arts and crafts supplies second-hand!

OPEN:
Wednesday: 3-6pm
Thursday: 3-6pm
Friday: 11am – 4pm
Saturday: 11am – 4pm

Address: 734 Columbia Street, Utica, NY 13502

November Holidays

Utica Creative Reuse will be closed for Thanksgiving and Buy Nothing Day in November!

CLOSED:
Thursday 11/27/25, Thanksgiving
Friday 11/28/25, Buy Nothing Day

You can always check our Google business profile for up-to-date information on our hours or closures.

Donations on Pause

Please note that donations are currently paused while we process the items we’ve received over the summer and make some improvements to our donation storage room! We will make an announcement when we are ready to receive donations again!

Thank you for your support!