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.

Clear stamp restock ✅ We got LOADS of stamps on the floor now. We’re open until 6pm.
05/29/2026

Clear stamp restock ✅ We got LOADS of stamps on the floor now. We’re open until 6pm.

MONTHLY DROP-IN VOLUNTEERING Sunday June 14th, 1:00pm-4:00pm@ Seattle ReCreative Georgetown6521 5th Ave S, Seattle, WA 9...
05/29/2026

MONTHLY DROP-IN VOLUNTEERING
Sunday June 14th, 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

FREE AQUASOL Dissolvable paper perforated sheets by the box (2000 sheets, 90lb each). Only available at our Georgetown l...
05/28/2026

FREE AQUASOL Dissolvable paper perforated sheets by the box (2000 sheets, 90lb each). Only available at our Georgetown location.

Aqualsol paper is 100% bio-degradable and environmentally friendly. Comprised of sodium carboxyl methyl cellulose and wooden pulp, Aquasol Water Soluble Paper dissolves quickly and completely in most liquids, including water.

FREE FOR EVERYONE

We have had these in our inventory for a long time, we have tried countless ways to move them but we have not been able to move enough at the quantity that we have.

Please share with anyone who may have interest / use for this paper, we'd hate for it to go to waste.

The perforated sheets were originally die cut to be used for dissolvable seed packets, can be used as entire sheet or easily broken up into the individual squares. We have used it for dissolvable sewing reinforcement (when careful), environment friendly confetti, and more. What will you think of?

Given the boxes are ~90lbs each, our staff members will help you load them into your vehicle. Not a very bike / bus friendly item.

We need YOUR handled paper bags! If you’ve got a bunch of handled paper bags that you’re looking for a good home for, br...
05/26/2026

We need YOUR handled paper bags! If you’ve got a bunch of handled paper bags that you’re looking for a good home for, bring them to ReCreative - no appointment necessary! If you are shopping, consider bringing your own bag to take away your treasures. ♻️

05/26/2026

THIS JUST IN: Here are just a few of the things to hit the retail floor this week. We’re open until 6pm tonight.

05/22/2026

Check out our newly reorganized store 🎉 A huge shout out to our volunteer Dan for the super tall and sturdy new shelves. We’ve got lots of great stuff so come see the new organization for yourself. We’ll be open all weekend and on Monday!

Thanks to our volunteer, Elaine, our yarn area is looking organized! We have been receiving lots of great yarn lately (t...
05/15/2026

Thanks to our volunteer, Elaine, our yarn area is looking organized! We have been receiving lots of great yarn lately (thank you donors!) and many donations are sweater quantity. Come on down and bulk up your stash! We’re open until 6pm.

On the floor in Greenwood now, Addi knitting machine. We’re open until 6pm.
05/12/2026

On the floor in Greenwood now, Addi knitting machine. We’re open until 6pm.

ATTN Renton Residents: We'll be collecting arts and craft supplies at the city collection event THIS Saturday from 10am ...
05/11/2026

ATTN Renton Residents: We'll be collecting arts and craft supplies at the city collection event THIS Saturday from 10am - 2pm. You can also recycle styrofoam, plastic bags and scrap metal/large appliances. More information here - https://ow.ly/NUPu50YXOnT

Summer camp openings! We have a handful of spots left for your young artists!We also have aftercare available for your c...
05/06/2026

Summer camp openings! We have a handful of spots left for your young artists!

We also have aftercare available for your campers to add-on more time to create from 1 pm-3 pm after camp ends!

Find more info on the available weeks and locations below:

Greenwood:
6/15-6/19 Create Like the Greats Jr.
6/29-7/3 Create Like the Greats
7/13-7/17 Sailing the Creative Seas
8/17-8/21 Rainbow Creations (ONE SPOT LEFT)
8/24-8/28 Story Crafters

Georgetown:
6/22-6/26 Rainbow Creations
7/20-7/24 Rainbow Creations (ONE SPOT LEFT)
8/17-8/21 Rainbow Creations (ONE SPOT LEFT)

REGISTER ON OUR WEBSITE
LINK IN BIO

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

Telephone

+12062971528

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