Art Supply Swap & Mending Event

If you're in need of a supply refresh or simply want to get rid of materials you no longer need, then join us for Art Supply Swap on Saturday October 5th from 12pm - 3pm. One artist's trash is another artist's inspiration, and you never know what magical tool or material you may find.

Note: Please be sure to check the list below to see what items are acceptable for swapping.

There will also be another edition of our Mending Society event at the same time! Join us for a fun and educational session on mending techniques! Whether you have a hole that needs patching or a button that needs to be replaced, this event is perfect for repairing your well-worn garments and textiles.

Bring along a few items of clothing that you want to fix, and we'll guide you through the process of mending them. Don't miss this opportunity to learn valuable skills and breathe new life into your favorite garments!

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Items that we accept:

Art + Craft
pencils, colored pencils, markers, drawing pens, erasers, sharpeners, acrylic paint, oil paint, watercolor paints, paintbrushes, clean canvases, pastels, charcoal, crafting clay, ink and ink pads, printmaking tools, calligraphy tools, hand tools, scissors, cutting mats, beads + jewelry making supplies, art storage containers, cigar boxes

Fibers
thread, knitting + crochet tools, sewing needles, aida cloth, fabric (larger than 10" x 10", please no scraps!), elastic, zippers, leather, pins, lace, hemp, embroidery floss, rotary cutters, scissors, stencils, yarn, patterns, transfers, knitting + sewing baskets and cases, rulers, vintage and modern notions and tools

Stationery
watercolor paper, craft paper, scrap booking paper, wallpaper (samples), sketchbooks, notebooks, stationery, envelopes, sticky notes, glue, tape, memo books, rulers, cards, stamps, stickers, ink pads

Books
art- and craft- related books, coloring books, sewing books, vintage books + maps, collage materials, craft magazines, handmade books and zines

Other items

enamel pins, patches, maps, clean planters, small gardening supplies, bubble mailers and packing supplies (except styrofoam packing peanuts), shipping boxes, paper & reusable shopping bags, frames, mats, easels, buttons

Items that we cannot accept:

• Fake flowers and plants
• Holiday decorations, holiday-specific books, or anything Christmas-related
• Home linens, towels, sheets, drapes or tablecloths
• Anything toxic, combustible or hazardous (including spray paints and aerosols)
• Clothing and clothing hangers of any kind
• Electronics and appliances
• Tile and fabric samples
• House paint
• Medical supplies
• Scraps of fabric smaller than 10" x 10"
• Anything broken or needing repair, especially sewing machines
• Binders or large office supplies
• Glitter or anything with glitter
• Heavy or Oversized Items: anything that requires more than one person to carry

Host or Publisher Beacon Gallery