Upcoming Workshops and Events

Jewelry Making
What: Learn how to use jump rings to attach charms, beads, and other objects! Create a broach with hanging charms to pin on your bag or jacket.
When: Saturday March 14, 2026
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Utica Creative Reuse
Address: 734 Columbia Street, Utica, NY 13502


Sensory Play Group
What: 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!
When: Saturday March 21, 2026
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Utica Creative Reuse
Address: 734 Columbia Street, Utica, NY 13502

Repair Café
What: Bring something that needs fixing and our volunteers will help you to diagnose the problem and learn how to repair your stuff! Sign up to volunteer or register to get something repaired!
Next Event: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 8:00PM
Where: Utica Creative Reuse
Address: 734 Columbia Street, Utica, NY 13502

Seed Swap
What: Swap seeds, supplies, and advice for starting seedlings! Walk-ins welcome.
When: Saturday March 28, 2026
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Utica Creative Reuse
Address: 734 Columbia Street, Utica, NY 13502
Donation and Volunteer Events

Donations Accepted on Fridays
Donations of arts and crafts materials and supplies are accepted on Fridays at Utica Creative Reuse!
Donation Hours: Fridays, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Address: 734 Columbia Street, Utica, NY 13502.

Volunteer to help sort donations!
We sort through donations every Friday.
Volunteer with us any time between 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Visit Our Arts & Crafts Supply Thrift Shop!
Wednesday: 3-6pm
Thursday: 3-6pm
Friday: 11am – 4pm
Saturday: 11am – 4pm
734 Columbia Street, Utica, NY 13502
Sales from our thrift shop fund our operational costs and help support our free arts programming.
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