Seattle ReCreative

Seattle ReCreative Seattle ReCreative promotes creativity, community, and environmental stewardship through creative reu

Seattle ReCreative keeps good stuff out the landfill so you can make art with it! We collect from local businesses and individuals donated materials that would otherwise end up in a landfill to redistribute to our community. Proceeds from the resale of these goods help us to fund our arts programming and enable us to provide free creative materials and professional development workshops to local p

ublic educators. We believe that art fuels innovation and collaboration, and endeavor to create a physical space and programmatic approach that reflects this belief. Our hope is that Seattle ReCreative will function as much more than a model for environmental stewardship. We see the space as a catalyst for social and intellectual enrichment. By bringing together members of our community to shop, create, experience, and discuss art and creative reuse, we aim to foster cultural and personal connection amongst artists and environmental stewards of all ages. Our classes and creative playspace provide young children with developmentally appropriate art-making experiences, while also exposing them to adult art practices and appreciation. Workshops are conducted by artists, educators and environmental activists from both inside and outside our community. Additionally, we have a space for rotating exhibitions of art created from salvaged materials and an artist marketplace. Gallery events will inspire artists, stimulate social connections and provide fundraising opportunities. We believe that art has the power to change human consciousness, and that our project will challenge others to think more broadly about interpersonal and global impact.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Come join our drop-in volunteering event SATURDAY at our Greenwood location fr...
09/03/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend? Come join our drop-in volunteering event SATURDAY at our Greenwood location from 10am - Noon. We'll be working on sewing notions! Register here - https://forms.gle/Grnz5whFZQ71g5fE7

We have an exciting workshop opportunity coming up next month at our Greenwood location! Join us on Saturday, October 3r...
09/03/2026

We have an exciting workshop opportunity coming up next month at our Greenwood location! Join us on Saturday, October 3rd from 10-11:30 am for our DIY 101 Workshop.

If you've struggled to make a start in DIY and upcycling, this class is the perfect introduction. A series of instructor-led exercises ask you questions about your style, your priorities, your skills, and the existing items in your home. You can walk through the class with an eye toward clothing, home decor, or both!

Reserve your spot now on our website at seattlerecreative.org/adult-classes

Our "All Offers Accepted" Tool Sale is just over a month away! All offers on tools (thousands of 'em), art supplies from...
08/19/2026

Our "All Offers Accepted" Tool Sale is just over a month away! All offers on tools (thousands of 'em), art supplies from Seattle ReCreative, and most upcycled art from Salvation Artists Initiative will be happily accepted. We'll also have bikes, building materials, and baked goods available at a fixed price 🛠️🚲🎨

Learn More and RSVP: seattlereconomy.org/event/all-offers-accepted-fall-2026-tool-sale/
📍 Shoreline Tool Library (16610 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline)
📅 Saturday, September 19
🕕 9am–3pm

This year, we're getting the line moving early with even more presale ticket opportunities, including a couple that you can RSVP to win or refer the most new tool library members. Our partnership with Brotherton Cadillac NW also hopes to help with some early morning parking. Check out the event page linked above to learn more and RSVP!

This is a nonprofit fundraising event. All proceeds support the Seattle REconomy community and our tool libraries in NE Seattle and Shoreline. This event is sponsored by Floor Coverings International and BECU and is in partnership with Seattle ReCreative, Salvation Artists Collective, and Brotherton Cadillac NW.

Please share the news and follow along for updates leading up to the event! 📢

Just put out on the floor at our Georgetown store, Hinterberg Homestead 29" Quilting Hoop. Includes instruction booklet ...
08/19/2026

Just put out on the floor at our Georgetown store, Hinterberg Homestead 29" Quilting Hoop. Includes instruction booklet with assembly/dissemble instructions and tools. $200

We're open until 6pm today.

We’re in need of your handled paper bags. You can deliver any time we’re open - no appointment needed. Thank you!
08/18/2026

We’re in need of your handled paper bags. You can deliver any time we’re open - no appointment needed. Thank you!

MONTHLY DROP-IN VOLUNTEERINGSunday September 13th, 1:00pm-4:00pm@ Seattle ReCreative Georgetown6521 5th Ave S, Seattle, ...
08/18/2026

MONTHLY DROP-IN VOLUNTEERING
Sunday September 13th, 1:00pm-4:00pm
@ Seattle ReCreative Georgetown
6521 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108

Help us process donations in a fun and social guided group event, no prior experience needed!
Our monthly drop-in volunteering is great low commitment way for new and returning volunteers to help us with vital material processing tasks and activities.

Lead by a member of our material processing team, each event has a range of activities based on what materials we’ve received that month.

Every helping hand makes a big difference in our mission to put more reusuable art materials back into the hands of artists.

To register, visit the links in our bio or seattlerecreative.org/volunteer

We’ll be at King County’s CHOMP! on Saturday, August 15 at King County’s Marymoor Park! Save the date for this FREE even...
08/13/2026

We’ll be at King County’s CHOMP! on Saturday, August 15 at King County’s Marymoor Park! Save the date for this FREE event full of live music, local food vendors, family-friendly activities, and so much more☀️

Join us for our August programming! Find more info on our website. Link in bio.
08/06/2026

Join us for our August programming! Find more info on our website. Link in bio.

Join us for our July programming! Find more info on our website.
07/07/2026

Join us for our July programming! Find more info on our website.

MONTHLY DROP-IN VOLUNTEERING Sunday July 12th, 1:00pm-4:00pm@ Seattle ReCreative Georgetown6521 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA 9...
06/29/2026

MONTHLY DROP-IN VOLUNTEERING
Sunday July 12th, 1:00pm-4:00pm
@ Seattle ReCreative Georgetown
6521 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108

Help us process donations in a fun and social guided group event, no prior experience needed!
Our monthly drop-in volunteering is great low commitment way for new and returning volunteers to help us with vital material processing tasks and activities.

Lead by a member of our material processing team, each event has a range of activities based on what materials we’ve received that month.

Every helping hand makes a big difference in our mission to put more reusuable art materials back into the hands of artists.

To register, visit the links in our bio or seattlerecreative.org/volunteer

Address

8408 Greenwood Avenue N
Seattle, WA
98103

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+12062971528

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