THE FREE CRAFTING AREA
Art of Recycle’s Undersea Crafting Area is open to the public every time AoR is open, 9am to 6pm Monday thru Friday and 9 to 3 on Saturdays. Every one of every age is welcome to come in and craft, no purchase is necessary.
AoR’s crafting area is always stocked with small craft kits and crafting supplies that can be used to create art while visiting AoR. We highly encourage visitors to take their completed crafts home with them when they leave.
AoR has free books, in new and gently used condition, inside the free crafting area. Each guest may take up to five books per visit.
Art of Recycle strives to keep programs free for the people within our communities.
The Craft Castle Challenge
A Free Activity, A Free Event, Every Saturday.
1. Be 17 years old or younger and have an adult with you.
2. Stop by the front desk at Art of Recycle and ask for the theme of the day.
3. Create art in the theme of the day using only the materials that are available in the Craft Castle (you cannot use extra materials purchased from the store for this challenge.)
4. Upload a picture or video of your creation on this website, on this page, in the link below. You can choose to be in the photo if your parent gives you permission.
5. Write us a story about your creation. - Parents: use prompts such as Who, What, Where, When and How, remember to ensure the story connects to the theme of the day. Talk to text is a great way to get the story in their own words.
6. Have your parent give permission for us to post the image or video to our social media pages.
7. Receive an Art of Recycle $5 discount card for your participation.
You must upload your creation and be here in person on the day of the challenge to receive your discount card. Discount cards do not have to be used on the same day and can be saved up for bigger purchases or paying for a workshop. Discount cards are not transferable and can only be used by the person who receives them.
Adults with cognitive delays or disabilities are welcome to participate in the challenge and are eligible to receive a discount card.
