Art From Scrap

Art From Scrap Fill up a bag of materials from our Creative Reuse Store and sign up for an art workshop!
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A beloved community resource for 30 years, we can't wait to re-use with you! The Art From Scrap Creative Reuse Store is located in downtown Santa Barbara. A program of environmental education and arts nonprofit Explore Ecology, Art From Scrap keeps thousands of pounds of clean, reusable material from ending up in the Santa Barbara County landfill each year. All kinds of treasures donated by busine

sses and individuals are available as the perfect low-cost potion option for art, theatre, costumes, and other creative projects.

05/28/2026

Yes, Art from Scrap is offering STEAM classes for children this summer! Click on the link in our bio to sign up.

🎨Eco-friendly innovation starts at Art from Scrap! Sign your child up for Summer STEAM classes in our EE Makerspace. Mel...
05/25/2026

🎨Eco-friendly innovation starts at Art from Scrap! Sign your child up for Summer STEAM classes in our EE Makerspace. Melissa Dodos, a credentialed elementary teacher and Explore Ecology’s Creative Reuse program coodinator will lead the 90 minute sessions. Connect with a unique, sustainably-minded creative space in Santa Barbara!

We will be closed next Monday for Memorial Day. Donations will be accepted the following Monday from 11-4 pm. Thank you ...
05/21/2026

We will be closed next Monday for Memorial Day. Donations will be accepted the following Monday from 11-4 pm. Thank you for your support and understanding!

We will be closed next Monday for Memorial Day. Enjoy the holiday with friends and family! We will resume our weekly Mon...
05/21/2026

We will be closed next Monday for Memorial Day. Enjoy the holiday with friends and family! We will resume our weekly Monday donation drop off schedule the following week. Thank you for your support!

We are so excited for this new Kids Summer STEAM series that brings together science, engineering, art and math using to...
05/18/2026

We are so excited for this new Kids Summer STEAM series that brings together science, engineering, art and math using tools from our EE makerspace and materials from our creative reuse store. 90 minute sessions from 4-5:30 pm every Tuesdays for 6 weeks

05/15/2026

We just accepted a HUGE donation of high end fabrics! Come in to see our amazing selection at Art from Scrap! Store is open Tues-Fri 11-6 pm and Sat from 10-5 pm #

Come in this week and create a special card then choose either a necklace or flower with vase for Mother’s Day! Tues-Fri...
05/06/2026

Come in this week and create a special card then choose either a necklace or flower with vase for Mother’s Day! Tues-Friday from 11-6 pm under the tent in front of the store. 302 E. Cota Santa Barbara

Show your teacher or school how much you appreciate their efforts by signing them up for the Art From Scrap School Mater...
05/04/2026

Show your teacher or school how much you appreciate their efforts by signing them up for the Art From Scrap School Materials Program! Teachers get FREE bulk materials for an entire year and 50% off priced items. This is a gift that keeps on giving while supporting teachers, students and sustainable practices!

Help us celebrate Earth Day at Art from Scrap! Come in and create a quilt square that we can add to our community displa...
04/22/2026

Help us celebrate Earth Day at Art from Scrap! Come in and create a quilt square that we can add to our community display board at the Santa Barbara library during the month of April. Share what you ❤️about nature or how you help the Earth!

Stop by Art From Scrap to see these amazing aerial maps of Santa Barbara-each one is unique! We also have several vintag...
02/18/2026

Stop by Art From Scrap to see these amazing aerial maps of Santa Barbara-each one is unique! We also have several vintage 1972 Marimekko prints and a great selection of other fabric-remnants, bolts and rolls. You must see the confetti cosmetic case from the 1950’s and all the vintage music covers we have right now!

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302 E Cota Street
Santa Barbara, CA
93101

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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