Upcoming Workshops and Events
Sensory Play Group
What: Explore multiple stations of sensory play spaces made of upcycled materials. This event is geared towards 2 – 5 year olds, but kids of all ages are welcome!
Date: Saturday May 2, 2026
When: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Utica Creative Reuse
Address: 734 Columbia Street, Utica, NY 13502
Kids’ Gift-Making Lab
What: Kids, bring your grownup and make a gift for Mother’s Day! Supplies provided.
When: Saturday May 9, 2026
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Utica Creative Reuse
Address: 734 Columbia Street, Utica, NY 13502
Instructor: Emily Hansen
Found-Object Sculpture
What: Learn basic assemblage skills and adorn a picture frame using found objects!
When: Thursday May 14, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Where: Utica Creative Reuse
Address: 734 Columbia Street, Utica, NY 13502
Instructor: Marc-Anthony Polizzi
Found-Object Mosaics
What: Learn how to create mosaic art using found-objects and traditional techniques!
When: Please note this is a two-part class!
Day 1: Saturday, May 16 Tile adhesion and design
Day 2: Saturday, May 23 Grouting and finishing
Time: 1:00 – 3:00pm
Where: Utica Creative Reuse
Address: 734 Columbia Street, Utica, NY 13502
Instructor: Susan Finkelstein
Sewing by Hand
What: Learn basic hand-sewing stitches and techniques so you can mend or embellish fabric items!
When: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Utica Creative Reuse
Address: 734 Columbia Street, Utica, NY 13502
Instructor: Niki English
Repair Café
What: Bring something that needs fixing and our volunteers will help you to diagnose the problem and learn how to repair your stuff!
Date: Thursday May 28, 2026
When: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Utica Creative Reuse
Address: 734 Columbia Street, Utica, NY 13502
2026 Trash to Treasure Art Challenge
How to Participate: Clean up litter in CNY, and use found-objects to create a work of art! Selected works will be shown in a group gallery exhibition, on view July 2026.
Submission Deadline: June 20, 2026
Donation and Volunteer Events
Donations Accepted on Fridays
Donations of arts and crafts materials and supplies are accepted on Fridays at Utica Creative Reuse!
Donation Hours: Fridays, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Address: 734 Columbia Street, Utica, NY 13502.
Volunteer to help sort donations!
We sort through donations every Friday.
Volunteer with us any time between 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Visit Our Arts & Crafts Supply Thrift Shop!
Wednesday: 3-6pm
Thursday: 3-6pm
Friday: 11am – 4pm
Saturday: 11am – 4pm
734 Columbia Street, Utica, NY 13502
Sales from our thrift shop fund our operational costs and help support our free arts programming.
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