A community thrift store for art supplies, opening soon in West Allis.
Every donation goes onto the shelves so neighbors can find what they need to make.
Drop by during one of our upcoming donation drive dates below.
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Drop-off Dates
Thursday
May 28
10 AM – 12 PM
& then
3 – 7 PM
Sunday
May 31
10 AM – 6 PM
Monday
June 1
11 AM – 7 PM
Saturday
June 6
11 AM – 6 PM
Tuesday
June 9
10 AM – 6 PM
Friday
June 19
11 AM – 6 PM
local_offer15% off your purchase every time you donate
What we accept
New or gently used, we'll find it a home.
palette
— 01
Art & Craft
Pencils, colored pencils, markers, pens
Acrylic, oil & watercolor paints
Paintbrushes & clean canvases
Pastels & charcoal
Crafting clay (labeled)
Ink & ink pads, printmaking tools
Beads, charms & jewelry-making supplies
Hot glue sticks, stained glass supplies
checkroom
— 02
Fiber Art
Yarn, thread, embroidery floss
Knitting & crochet tools
Sewing needles, pins, buttons
Fabric (scraps OK if bagged separately)
Elastic, zippers, lace, hemp
Leather & faux leather
Patterns, transfers, stencils
Knitting / sewing baskets, totes & rulers
draw
— 03
Stationery
Watercolor, craft & scrapbook paper
Sketchbooks & notebooks
Stationery, envelopes, cards
Sticky notes & memo books
Glue & tape
Stamps & stickers
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— 04
Books & Paper
Art and craft-related books
Coloring & sewing books
Vintage books & maps
Collage materials
Craft magazines
Handmade books & zines
interests
— 05
A Few Other Things
Pottery glazes
Enamel pins & patches
Junk jewelry
Clean reusable plastic shopping bags
Art storage containers
Napkins with designs (for decoupage)
Please, no thank you
What we can't take, and why.
Some things we just can't accept, for safety, allergy, or space reasons.
If you're unsure about an item, please ask before dropping it off.
Fake flowers and plants
Sewing machines (any condition)
Anything holiday-related
Home linens, towels, sheets, curtains
Anything toxic, combustible, or hazardous (e.g. spray paints & aerosols)
Electronics and appliances
House paint
Medical supplies or medicine bottles
Paper towel or toilet paper rolls
Anything broken or needing repair
Binders or large office supplies
Anything that requires more than one person to carry
