Shop in our Creative ReUse Store, join us for a Crafternoon, or sign up for an Art Workshop in our new EE Makerspace. The creative possibilities are endless!
Store Hours
Tuesday to Friday: 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Donations accepted:
Mondays: 11 am to 4 pm
Donations must be approved by staff
prior to drop off
A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES!
Encouraging Reuse As a Way to Protect Our Environment
The Art From Scrap Creative ReUse Store keeps thousands of pounds of clean, reusable material from ending up in the Santa Barbara County landfill each year. All kinds of treasures, used and new, are donated by businesses and individuals. Art From Scrap provides low-cost supplies for art, theatre, costumes, and other creative projects. Inventory arrives daily.
SCHOOL MATERIALS PROGRAM
Sign Up Your School Today!
Our School Materials Program offers discounted materials to teachers and administrators.
Once your school signs up, all teachers receive Free Bulk Materials and a 50% discount on other items in the Art From Scrap Creative Reuse Store.
Save money on supplies for classroom curriculum, art classes and projects, school events, play productions, and other creative activities.
Cost:
- $1.00 per student in school
- $100 Minimum for schools under 100 students
- $500 Maximum for schools over 500 students
Please click on the button below to sign up.
Our staff will send you an invoice after you fill out the form.
Thank you!
DONATE MATERIALS TO ART FROM SCRAP
Why Donate?
The Art From Scrap Creative ReUse Store accepts pre-approved donations of clean and safe reusable materials from businesses and individuals. Donations reduce disposal costs, keep items out of the landfill, are tax-deductible, and provide low cost art supplies to our community. Check out the list below to see what we are currently accepting. Please note: Items you have donated in the past may not always be accepted. Please check the list below or call ahead to see what we are accepting.
If you have any questions, have a large quantity of materials, or want to donate something you do not see listed, please email us at the Art From Scrap Creative ReUse Store or call 805-884-0459 x 1. Please do not leave unapproved donation items at our gate or in the parking lot.
To donate items we cannot accept, please go to: www.lessismore.org.
To request a pickup for a large amount of materials, email us.
Josh was born and raised in Santa Barbara, where his passion and curiosity for the environment began and has continued to grow. During his undergraduate studies, Josh pursued this interest at the University of California at Santa Cruz, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies.
Melissa Dodos developed her passion for creative reuse as a mother of four and elementary educator over the past 25 years. She loves to inspire creativity by connecting people with resources and ideas.
Veronica grew up in San Diego and spent four years in San Luis Obispo studying Animal Science at Cal Poly. As an undergrad she learned lots about livestock, agriculture, and wildlife.
Stephanie began her journey as an educator over twenty years ago working as a preschool teacher in Washington state for a cooperative preschool program affiliated with Whatcom Community College. She loved observing the wonder and curiosity of the children and bringing them out into nature to explore the natural world. She continued her love for learning and got her teaching license and then her Montessori certification and worked as an elementary teacher in Tribal, Public, and Montessori schools. She collaborated to create a school garden and her students loved it so much that it became a special place where they could garden, read, explore, play, and it provided a safe sanctuary for students to calm down and reset when they were having difficult moments.
Morgan’s mermaid soul is always seeking adventure—swimming a relay across the Santa Barbara Channel and taking the first photo of a newborn orca off Anacapa Island being standout experiences close to home.
Lindsay Johnson