Arts & Crafts Swap

To gear up for spring and celebrate Earth Day, the Public Works Solid Waste & Recycling Team is hosting an Arts & Crafts Supply Swap! 

 

Arlington Hills Community Center  

1200 Payne Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55130 

  • Friday, April 26 | 3p.m. - 5p.m. 

  • Saturday, April 27 | 10a.m. - 12p.m. 

 

Details 

Get crafty! Create something new from something old! 

Whether it’s scrap fabric from an old sewing project or knitting needles that were gifted but never used—bring them to share. It could be just what someone needs for their next masterpiece. 

 

What to bring 

  • Sewing, knitting, and crocheting supplies 

  • Scrapbooking and origami supplies 

  • Drawing and painting supplies 

  • Crafting books 

  • Any other crafting items! 

What not to bring 

  • Electronics 

  • Broken Items 

  • No more than 5 boxes per person 

 

All items will be given and taken freely. Items are not for sale. 

No items will be accepted after 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. 

Reduce, Reuse, & Repair

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The fashion industry has a large environmental footprint. Fast-changing styles and trends can lead to a lot of non-durable clothing being made and bought. At the end of the clothing lifecycle is another issue: clothing can be difficult to recycle. 

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Last Edited: March 20, 2024