Material Donations in Louisville
Many of our projects, workshops, and events are made possible through generous material donations from our community.
Your support helps us:
• Keep art and crafting affordable for everyone
• Offer a wide variety of materials and tools
• Give gently used items a second life
• Reduce landfill waste and protect our environment
• Conserve natural resources by limiting new production
Take a look in your closets, attics, or under the bed—those unused supplies could help fuel creativity in our community. Below you’ll find donation guidelines and a list of accepted and unaccepted items. If you’re unsure about something, please reach out by phone or email.
Thank you for helping us keep creativity accessible and sustainable!
HOW to Donate
To help us save time and stay organized, please follow these guidelines when donating:
Review the list of accepted and unaccepted items below.
Place small or tangle-prone items in bags.
Bring everything in a bag or box that can be left with us.
For ONE bag or box: You’re welcome to drop off during regular business hours.
For MULTIPLE bags or boxes: Please call or email us to schedule a drop-off time. While we truly appreciate your generosity, we want to ensure a team member is available to receive your donation.
Please don’t leave donations outside the shop. While we love surprises, our neighbors (and the weather) do not. Items left outdoors often become landfill-bound, and we only have one trash can—no magical disappearing powers here. To keep donations useful and friendships intact, please drop items off during open hours or contact us to make arrangements. Thanks for helping us stay on everyone’s good side!
Materials for SALE!!
When we receive more materials than we can use, select items are made available for resale at pennies on the dollar. Although not all materials in the shop are for purchase, a designated retail area helps offset operating costs and allows us to continue offering affordable classes.
WHAT to Donate
ART SUPPLIES
- Acrylic / Plexiglass Sheets
- Art Prints
- Artist Paper Pads
- Artist-Quality Colored & Drawing Pencils
- Brushes
- Canvas Panels (new & used)
- Carving Tools
- Chalk Markers
- Clay
- Canvases
- Charcoals
- Colored Sand
- Corrugated Plastic
- Design Templates
- Drafting Tools
- Epoxy Resin
- ***Embellishments***
- Glitter
- Ink & Ink Pads
- Mosaic Materials
- Printmaking Supplies
- Pastels
- Rubber Stamps
- Rhinestones
- Shells
- Stained Glass Materials
- Stencils
BEADS & JEWELRY
- Beads of all sorts
- Beads & Jewelry Making Supplies
- Bead Layout Boards
- Beading Cord & Wire
- Broken Jewelry
- ***Brooches***
- Charms
- Chain
- ***Costume Jewelry***
- Gemstones
- Jewelry Displays
- Jewelry Making Tools
- Jump Rings
- Pendants
- Tiaras
CUTTING & ADHERING
- Cutting Tools
- Embossing Tools
- Exacto Knives
- Glue Guns & Sticks
- Glue Dots
- Hand Tools
- Mat Cutters
- Paper Trimmers
- Punches
- Rotary Cutters & Blades
FABRIC & NOTIONS
- Burlap
- ***Buttons***
- Fabric Dyes
- Fabric Paint
- Fabric Shears
- Felt
- Grommets
- Iron-on Transfers
- Leather
- Thread of All Kinds
- Sewing Machines
- Sewing Needles
FIBER ARTS
- ***Crochet Hooks***
- Doilies
- Felting Needles
- Knitting Needles
- Punch Needle Tools & Supplies
- Rope & Twine
- Weaving Tools
- Wool Roving
FLORAL
- Basket Weaving Supplies
- Decorative & Filler Rocks
- Faux Flowers & Fruit
- Feathers
- Floral Wire
- Colored Glass Stones
- Natural Wreaths
- Pipe Cleaners
- Wreath Forms
FUN
- Handheld Instruments
- Letter Tiles
- Marbles
HOUSEHOLD
- Frames
- Framing Supplies
- Jewelry Boxes
- Keys
- License Plates
- Pots & Planters (no plastic)
- Working Lamps
- Working Wall Clocks
KITCHEN
- Napkins (unused)
- Placemats
- Straws (unused)
PAPER CRAFT
- Art & Craft Books
- Art Paper
- Cardstock
- Comic Books
- Construction Paper
- Foam Core
- Handmade Paper
- Magazines (Pre-2000s)
- Mat Board
- Quilling Supplies
- Postcards
- Specialty Papers
- Vintage Books
PARTY
- Costume Accessories
- Gift Bags & Boxes
- Gift Tags
- Party Favors
- Tissue Paper
- Wrapping Paper
VINTAGE & COLLECTIBLES
- Antique Items
- Cigar Boxes
- Costume Jewelry
- Film & Film Reels
- Maps, Globes, & Atlases
- Photos & Slides
- Postcards
- Records
- Sheet Music
- Stamps
- Unique Vintage Items
Affordable supplies today, affordable classes tomorrow—thanks to your donations and our surplus materials shop.
NOT Accepting
- Computers
- Large Furniture
- Old Paints
- Paints over a quart
- Scented Candles/Potpourri
- Televisions/Monitors
- Items with Mold
We reserve the right to decline materials that are in abundance or not appropriate for upcycling purposes.
