Ecoworks - Creative Reuse

08/15/2026

Back by request, our first session was super fun, we just had to double up! Join us for another relaxing evening of Junk Journaling.

We will use oh, so many upcycled materials to create pockets, tucks, tags, and more. All supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own journal, ephemera, and any other favorite materials and tools!

Mocktails and light snacks will be served. Previous attendance at our first session is not required. The ability to safely cut with scissors is! 🧾✂️✨

08/02/2026

What a perfect day to see the Pop of Color Quilt Show Kellogg Environmental Center 10am-4pm today! Look for our 3 entries - a 1960's butterfly , hand sewn donation, & banner quilted by Laura Gardner , Christine B Dela Cueva , and our new quilting group. We'll meet again in the fall to make more quilts for community donation. This show includes several works by creators & 70+ from CT - we're honored to be included with so many talented makers ❤️🌎🪡🧵

07/27/2026

A little glimpse of Saturday joy at Create and Celebrate event. We brought lots of fabric, notions, & tools to help make this magic happen. Many thanks to Rebekah & the Trash To Fashion team, the fellow community partners, & all who came out to play with us! Only regret, too busy sewing to have gotten more photos!

07/25/2026

Now’s your chance!! Fish out all your old paintbrushes from their various hiding spots, we’d like them! We are accepting paintbrushes of any size, kind, or condition!

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This material ask comes from an artist who will be making a piece with them. How exciting! 👩‍🎨

If you have a LOT of paintbrushes, please email us to coordinate a drop off time. If you have just a few, feel free to bring them in the next time you visit!

07/08/2026

Let’s relax and dive into mixed media techniques using upcycled and repurposed materials. We’ll transform unloved books into beautiful junk journals with multi-pockets, secret folds, and so many layers! 📘📖

All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite ephemeral treasures or art scraps. This workshop is open to those that have the ability to safely use scissors and blades, accommodations may be available if notified in advance. Light refreshments and snacks will be served.
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07/08/2026

We’re making a quilt, and you’re invited! Ecoworks is entering a community quilt in the Kellog Environmental Center’s quiltshow, and the best part is our quilt is all second hand materials! On July 14th we’ll be making quilt block pieces, and on July 22nd we’ll be putting all our blocks together! 🟩🟪🟨🟥🟦

All experience levels are welcome, and we will have sewing machines (though if you have one you travel with, please bring it!) 🧵🪡

We are so looking forward to creating with you! The sign up link is in our bio! 🔗

06/11/2026

We're closed on June 12 and 19 but open Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday!

06/09/2026

- yep, we're in!

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06/03/2026

We were so happy to host a scrap book workshop for troop 6044! 📓What a delightful way to keep some favorite memories from different troop events, and they used materials from ecoworks to customize their books! 📚 ✨

05/07/2026

Creative reuse is something special! Using secondhand materials takes a sharp eye for the perfect something. We are happy to be a premier location for lots of somethings!🪩💿

Your contribution to the Great Give will help us expand our workshop offerings, processing capacity, and community partnerships. 👯‍♂️

Link is in our bio for the Great Give! 🖇️