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Upcycle creative reuse center

EXPLORE + REUSE + CREATE

View how UpCycle inspires our community to explore and create with reusable materials!

UpCycle Creative Reuse Center is an Alexandria, Virginia based non-profit that connects creativity and conservation by providing a resource center for reuse materials and a creative making space for the community. At UpCycle, we rethink the traditional notion of waste by collecting cast-offs from our community to serve as creative materials.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Jewelry and Paper Art Pop-Up Shop
June 26th from 10am-4pm and June 27th from 10-1pm
Location - 5380 Eisenhower Ave, Suite A, Alexandria, VA 22304 *PLEASE NOTE - NOT AT DURANT*
Join us for a jewelry and paper art extravaganza, with beads, findings, finished jewelry, scrapbooking paper, origami paper, stamps, stickers, embellishments and much, much more.

Early Bird Access - Make a $25 donation and receive exclusive access to the shop from 9:15-10:00 am before we open to the general public.

**Coronavirus Information: UpCycle is monitoring and will adhere to the advice of our local health departments, county schools, and community partners regarding cancellations and closures. Our materials resource center is currently open for donations and shopping BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. A face mask is required to enter the Durant Center. Only one shopper is allowed in the building per appointment slot, per City of Alexandria policies. We have many changes to our Donations systems, including items we can accept at this time. As the situation continues to evolve, we are prepared to alter our procedures and planning as necessary. We will communicate any changes to our programs or events here on our website, on social media as well as by email.

SHOP:

HOURS
Wed & Fri: 12-6p | Sat: 10a-4p

UpCycle (inside the Durant Arts Center)
1605 Cameron Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-861-8705
Free Parking OR Metro: King Street

DONATE:

DONATION HOURS
Wed: 2-5p | Sat: 10a-1p BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Donations are only accepted during the hours above. Do not leave donations outside our door. Please make sure all boxes are under 40 lbs. Donations are tax deductible as allowable by law.
Click here for our wish list and current donation guidelines.

FOLLOW:

Follow us on social media! Our Facebook page is full of new projects to try with your children, and calendar highlights our extensive programs and outreach activities for teachers, kids, and adults.