UpCycle Creative Reuse Center

UpCycle Creative Reuse Center is seeking a dynamic and passionate Shop Manager to lead the daily on-site operations of our nonprofit’s retail shop, which focuses on sustainability and creative reuse. This position requires a strong blend of retail management experience, creativity, and a commitment to environmental sustainability.

Get all the info here: https://www.upcyclecrc.org/upcycle-is-hiring.html

Make sure you reserve your spot - we have two fun crafting workshops coming up soon!

Sunday afternoon, we will be learning how to revamp clothing and accessories by creating our very own custom raised patches. Bring some new life to your old clothing, hats, or bags, or use our scrap fabrics to create patches you can attach to anything. Come join us for a relaxing afternoon of updating your summer wardrobe!

Tuesday night, join us at the studio for Statement Wire Earrings, a DIY jewelry workshop led by local artist Ashley from . You'll learn how to bend and shape wire from UpCycle's extensive and kooky collection, creating earrings in a variety of custom shapes that show off all of your unique creativity. You'll leave with at least one pair of completed earrings and a whole set of newfound skills!

Reserve your spot today: https://www.upcyclecrc.org/adult-programs.html

Fun Finds From Around the Shop
Large Stained Glass Panels
Stained Glass Grab Bags
Colorful Drawer Storage
Longaberger Napkins and Yardage
Cuddly Cactus Crochet Kit
Leather Rivets and Setter
Gilded Paper Mache Eggs
Lots of Colorful Flowers

Plus tons of Sheep Fleece, cigar boxes, art books, a 37”x60” drafting mat and so much more!

Join the UpCycle Board of Directors! Help shape creativity, community and reuse in Alexandria and beyond.

We’re looking for community leaders, professionals and changemakers to join our Board of Directors. Help build a thriving community space where creativity and reuse come together to inspire learning, connection and possibilities.

If you’re interested in exploring board service, please contact UpCycle Board Chair Kelley Organek at [email protected] to start the conversation.

Fun Finds From Around the Shop

Tons of Virginia raised Alpaca yarn from a farm in Middleburg

Dry Erase boards
Calendars
Vintage wood easel
Wreath blanks
Silhouette Cameo 4
Hair dressing/makeup mannequin heads
Needlework Up-Light
Wheeled storage trunks
Colorful tinker sets
Tabletop wooden easels

Fun finds from around the shop:

Spooky eye string lights
Gym floor edging
Paper mache masks
Candles (great wax for melting into new candles!)
Silhouette vinyl rolls and heat transfer material (12”x30’ rolls)
Nat Geo Pottery Wheel Kit
Zirobio coffee lead and pencil sets
Water powered rocket kit
Drawing pads and canvases - brand new!
And lots of restocked yarn and fabric