Welcome to Creative Reuse
Facade and front door of Creative Reuse with a real rainbow in the sky above. Photo by Miranda Kuchera
Sewing buttons in bins in the foreground and bolts of fabric in the background.
This is the view inside our shop from the front door.
A child in facepaint holds their finished reuse project
Adult and child smiling for the camera during a hands-on workshop.
Trophies on a shelf with the register in the background.
Open drawers of a library card catalog with tiny things inside.
Child uses hand drill with help from adult
An employee at the register is ringing up a customer.

SHOP

We are open to the public every day of the week 11 AM – 5 PM.
  • Every day from 11 AM – 12 PM, we kindly ask everyone to mask to provide a safer environment for immunocompromised individuals and others who prefer masking. After 12 PM, masks are strongly recommended and we have them available at the door.
  • Everyone has different needs; learn more about other ways to shop with us here.
  • Our online store has hundreds of unique items available 24/7!
cardboard box filled with art and craft supplies

DONATE MATERIALS

  • We can accept one box per household as a walk-in donation daily from 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM. 
  • Have more to donate? Learn more here.
  • What do we accept? Click here for a loooong list of materials!
Child uses hand drill with help from adult

CREATE & LEARN

We offer custom kits, video tutorials, live virtual instruction, and in-person creative experiences for organizations and individuals. Whether it’s for a classroom, community center, or virtual party, we can help make your group activity crafty and creative, all while fitting your needs and budget.

Looking for more information about . . .

+ Visiting us

+ Volunteering

+ Internships

+ Becoming a ReCreative Partner

+ Applying for a Project Sponsorship

Close-up of loose computer keyboard keys
Close-up of yarn balls.
Rubber stamps.
Unused aluminum cans.
A pile of markers.
Paint bottles.
Green handled paint brushes.
A pile of corks.
Swivel hooks.
Plastic beads.
The ends of rolled up fabric pieces.
Spools of elastic.
Plastic figurines of a postal worker.
A pile of gift bows.
A pile of puzzle pieces.

About our Organization

Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse is a non-profit that inspires creativity, conservation, and community engagement through reuse.

We operate a non-traditional art supply shop located at the intersection of Wilkinsburg, Homewood, and Point Breeze, where people can donate used art and craft supplies, as well as shop for these unique items all in the same location. We also facilitate hands-on creative programming that educates the public about the benefits of reuse for the environment, community, and self.

We see reuse as a vehicle for boosting self-confidence, learning new skills, and creating opportunity for all.

General Policy: No sexism. No racism. No ableism. No ageism. No homophobia. No transphobia. No hate. We believe that people from marginalized communities deserve to be supported, respected, and safe. 

Past and present staff, volunteers, and board members with their wonderful smiles on display in our gallery.
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