East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse

East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse A non-profit ecological treasure trove of reused art & educational materials, houseware, jewelry, and much more! Open to the public Weds-Sun, 12-6pm.
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Donations accepted Thurs & Sat 12-3pm. The East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse is a low cost arts and craft Reuse store dedicated to serving bay area teachers, students, and artists for their educational and personal projects. The Depot diverts over 100 tons per year of discarded and reusable household items from the landfill. Store hours: Wednesday-Sunday 12pm-6pm
Donation acceptance hours: Thursdays and Saturdays 12pm-3pm

Who doesn't love gourd art?? We have a limited selection of beautiful, handmade gourd vessels, plus a book about how to ...
09/11/2026

Who doesn't love gourd art?? We have a limited selection of beautiful, handmade gourd vessels, plus a book about how to make your own gourd crafts!

4695 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
Weds-Sun 12-6pm



Some more great crafting supplies hit the floor this week, including duct tape in fun colors and prints, rolls of primar...
09/10/2026

Some more great crafting supplies hit the floor this week, including duct tape in fun colors and prints, rolls of primary-colored kite-making fabric, and kits and supplies for diamond painting!

4695 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
Weds-Sun 12-6pm




Announcing a 3-session sewing workshop! Sew a Skirt / Hakama PantsWednesdays, Sept 23, Sept 30 & Oct 76:30-8:30pmStudent...
09/10/2026

Announcing a 3-session sewing workshop!
Sew a Skirt / Hakama Pants
Wednesdays, Sept 23, Sept 30 & Oct 7
6:30-8:30pm

Students will create a pleated split-side skirt with pockets, or Hakama-style pants, building on the simple straight-stitching skills learned in the introductory workshop while introducing new garment-construction techniques. The skirt is constructed primarily from a series of rectangles, making the pattern approachable while allowing students to focus on developing useful sewing skills.

During the workshop, students will learn how to finish raw fabric edges, create and work with pleats, attach a waistband, construct simple front-and-back waist ties, incorporate pockets, and finish the lower edge of their garment. The finished project is gender-and-size-flexible and adjustable, making it adaptable to a range of bodies.

This workshop is designed to build confidence with machine sewing while introducing the additional skills involved in constructing a wearable garment.

Instructor: Gir Session (.co)
Cost: $180 for 3 classes, register at https://sew-a-skirt.eventbrite.com

4695 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA



Oakland Public Library () has gifted us boxes of their old image subject files ("analog clip art")! These are collection...
09/10/2026

Oakland Public Library () has gifted us boxes of their old image subject files ("analog clip art")! These are collections of images compiled by library staff over decades and organized by subject in the days before Google Images: e.g, "parachutes", "people with pets", "rodeos". Great collage materials at $5/lb!

4695 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
Weds-Sun 12-6pm




Sashiko is back!Beginning Sashiko MendingWednesday, September 16, 6:30-8:30pmCost: $55; Register at https://intro-to-sas...
09/04/2026

Sashiko is back!

Beginning Sashiko Mending
Wednesday, September 16, 6:30-8:30pm
Cost: $55; Register at https://intro-to-sashiko.eventbrite.com

We miss Cirrus dearly (and if you do too, follow his blog at http://dollarsandyen.com/blog, but we're thrilled to have found another fantastic instructor to carry on the sashiko legacy. Welcome Mickey "Stitch Mouse" Stockley (.mouse)!

In this sashiko mending class students will learn about this hand-sewing technique originally used to reinforce and strengthen textiles. Sashiko utilizes a running stitch to create beautiful patterns while also mending everyday clothing, blankets, quilts and so much more. Students will be able to work with traditional tools and sashiko supplies to hand mend their ripped, torn or distressed garments and textiles while learning specialized techniques to create a truly individual piece of sustainable fiber art.

All materials are provided for this course; students only need to bring a piece of medium-weight, non-stretch cotton or linen clothing they wish to repair or embroider. Suggested fibers are denim and heavier cotton, such as jeans or overshirts with holes around 1 to 4 inches in width. (Or you may uses fabric pieces from the Depot.)

All skill levels are welcome and students will be encouraged to work at their own pace while learning how to patch a hole and create a grid to stitch their design.

Instructor: Mickey Stockley
Bay Area based instructor Mickey Stockley comes from a long line of fiber artists and has enjoyed creating using multiple mediums her whole life. Her passions include sashiko, quilting, upcycling clothing, slow fashion and hoarding fabric. She currently works at Kimonomomo as the second generation in the small family run business and enjoys sharing her knowledge with anyone excited to create and learn. .mouse

GOT BONES? We do! A selection of animal bones (that we swear aren't human) for $15/lb, great for 3D or mixed-media art!4...
09/03/2026

GOT BONES? We do! A selection of animal bones (that we swear aren't human) for $15/lb, great for 3D or mixed-media art!

4695 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
Weds-Sun 12-6pm



Call out for specific material donations! Do you have any of the following items collecting dust? We could use an infusi...
09/03/2026

Call out for specific material donations! Do you have any of the following items collecting dust? We could use an infusion of:

• Art paints (especially oils, also acrylic and watercolors)
• Canvases (new or used)
• National Geographic magazines

Donations are accepted Thursdays and Saturdays from 12-3pm at the Depot's loading dock on Shattuck Ave. Thank you!

We've been blessed (cursed?) with a great number of kitschy items for the kitchen and home! Check out this FABULOUS coll...
09/03/2026

We've been blessed (cursed?) with a great number of kitschy items for the kitchen and home! Check out this FABULOUS collection of vintage salt and pepper shakers, many made in Japan, plus souvenir shot glasses, a ceramic cookie jar, piggy banks, faux fruit, and more!

4695 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
Weds-Sun 12-6pm




Dolls and masks of the world at the Depot! Featuring folk-art "women at work" dolls from the Americas, Japanese Kokeshi ...
08/29/2026

Dolls and masks of the world at the Depot! Featuring folk-art "women at work" dolls from the Americas, Japanese Kokeshi dolls, a Geisha figurine in glass case, and carved wooden African tribal masks.

4695 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
Weds-Sun 12-6pm



Class Announcement!Introduction to Machine SewingWednesday, September 9, 6:30-8:30pmLearn the basics of machine sewing i...
08/29/2026

Class Announcement!

Introduction to Machine Sewing
Wednesday, September 9, 6:30-8:30pm

Learn the basics of machine sewing in a relaxed, supportive environment! Machines will be provided to learn on, or bring your own sewing machine and the instructor will help you get familiar with how your machine works.

Through a simple, practical project, you’ll learn essential sewing skills including sewing straight lines, using the reverse/backstitch function, turning corners, and controlling your fabric and machine. We’ll also practice basic hand-sewing techniques to finish the project.

Our class project will be a simple rice-filled, microwavable neck pillow. You’ll leave with a useful handmade item while building the confidence and foundational skills to continue sewing on your own.

Instructor: Gir Session
Cost: $65, register at https://intro-to-machine-sewing.eventbrite.com

4695 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA




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4695 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA
94609

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Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

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