Calling all Creatives! New workshop lineup for spring 2026.
3/14- Sewing Machine Maintenance
3/28- Linocutting & recycled business cards
4/04- Book binding
4/18- Flower pot DIY
5/02- Eco friendly textile printing
Peak your interest?
Further details on all of our workshops at creativechirx.org/events
Link in bio to sign up, shop online 24/7, book a donation appointment/volunteer appointment
Stich it, don’t ditch it! Learn how to Fix, Hem, Mend and customize your closet before buying new!
2nd Thursday of every month:
‼️5-7pm @ CCRx‼️
Led by community textile artist, Kristine Brandel who will lead you through basic hand stitching, offer professional advice and a creative eye for you to cozy up this fall and reduce waste by getting one more season out of your outfits.
♻️All supplies provided by CCRx
🔔Bring your own clothes to mend!
🔗Link in Bio to signup for all dates!
#CreativeReuse #CreativeChiRx #CCRx #Reuseproject #ChicagoArts #nonprofit #reuse #RecycledArt #DIYprojects #upcycling #sustainability #textileart #mendingclothes
We just got a donation of some fabulous art books! Books on drawing, painting, origami, and more! 🤩 Stop by our warehouse Weds 10-5, Thurs 12-7, or Sat 10-4 (by appointment) to explore and find your summer art inspiration. We’ll see you soon! #creativereuse #creativereusecenter #artbook #chicago #explorechicago
Community Mending on Thursday, Jewelry Making next Saturday, Start Planning your SOGO! + new Special Finds.
Read all about it in our Enews:
https://wix.to/P7KPy9R
#creativechirx #creativereuse
Sustainable Printing this Saturday, plus Mending, SOGO!, Imagination Stations and new Special Finds in our May Day Enewsletter. Find it all here: https://wix.to/jg5BzGJ
#creativechirx #creativereuse
Come restock the art supplies section with us! Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange is open Wednesday 10-5, Thursday 12-7, and Saturday 10-4 by appointment. Let us know you’re coming on our website and we can wait to welcome you to shop! #creativereuse #ccrx #chicagocreativereuseexchange
Celebrate Earth Week with us!
Want to make a collage? A protest sign? Garden decor? Mother’s Day present? A wind chime? All while reducing landfill waste from crafting with surplus?
Come craft with us this week!
🌎 Wednesday 4/22 - 10-5pm
♻️ Thursday 4/23 - 12-7pm
♻️Saturday 4/25 - 10-4pm
2124 w 82nd PL, Chicago IL
Book a shopping appointment through link in bio and we will see you there
#creativechirx #creativereuse #ccrx #earthday2026 #reducewaste
This weekend is your chance to WIN! Come play Bingo with us and the Queens at
@maryschicago
Proceeds from this Charity Bingo event will go towards supporting CCRx operations through the year, not just during Earth Month!
RSVP Hamburger Mary’s Website for:
Sunday April 19 @ 7pm
1055 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Prizes for each game, Jello Shots, and an Auction with a shopping spree and Creative Reuse Party up for grabs!
$20 for a night of games and good time - Cash Preferred
New Surplus heading to the CCRx warehouse!
Cleaning out downtown Chicago Offices is always a challenge— so many great supplies diverted from the landfill and hopefully back in use soon! Be patient while we process some of these great finds
Want to help us sort? Sign up to volunteer!
Want to snag some for yourself - make an appointment to shop the warehouse
Have stuff to donate?- sign up for a donation time!
Link in bio for all your creative reuse needs :)
All donations are tax deductible and help us support our local community of teachers, students, artists and fellow non profits!
Happy Earth Month from CCRx♻️
#creativechirx #ccrx #creativereuseshop #chicagoartist
Community Mending is tomorrow! and Kristine Brandel is interviewed on WLS ABC7. Plus new Special Finds in our enewsletter : ) https://wix.to/rdPSJjZ
#creativechirx #creativereuse #chicagoteachers #chicagoartists #chicagocrafters
Check out these Special Finds from the CCRx warehouse!
1. Lots of Wooden Beads, different shapes and colors
2. Children Sized Mannequins, ages 10-12 and 12-14 - (Available Online)
3. Strands of Chains
4. Paper Galore! Hammermill, Cross Pointe, Astrobrights, and more
5. Peacock Brooch - Vintage Costume Jewelery - (Online Only)
6. Stainless Steel Narmi Watch - Vintage Costume Jewelry - (Online Only)
7. Past editions of New York Times Magazine and New York Times Style Magazine
Shop online 24/7 and book an appointment to pick up in store! - Link in Bio
Warehouse Hours:
Wednesdays 10-5
Thursdays 12-7
Saturdays 10-4
Creative Chicago Reuse Exchange
2124 w 82nd Place
Rip, Tape, and Create!
We are celebrating World Collage Day at Chicago’s Largest Creative Reuse Center! Chat with other collage enthusiasts and enjoy some FREE crafting with all materials diverted from the landfill for us to get creative with.
🗓️ May 9th, 2026
⏰ 10am-4pm
Drop in style craft workshop
Book a shopping appointment online to join us!
📍 2124 w 82nd Place
Links in bio to schedule an appointment
TEACHING ARTISTS!!
We are offering PAID positions for Teaching Artists this summer to bring Creative Reuse Crafts to YOUR Chicago communities! Interested in joining us?
Link in bio to submit an interest form and we will be in touch! Deadline May 15th for this summer activities - No experience needed but strong interest in crafting and teaching preferred!
