The Wasteshed
The WasteShed is a nonprofit creative reuse center for gently-used art, craft and school materials The WasteShed provides Chicago with an organized, affordable, and reliable resource for repurposed art, craft, and school materials, and with a dynamic center for activities related to sustainability, art, craft, education, and material culture. We connect Chicagoans who are interested in: living more sustainably seeking inspiration in unconventional materials getting the most out of the resources they have on hand or just making projects at a low cost.
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2014
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thewasteshed.com
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Chicago
The WasteShed -- Materials for Art, Education, and Life on Earth how it works how it works how it works The WasteShed is a nonprofit that operates creative reuse centers in Chicago and Evanston. We collect reusable art and school materials that would otherwise be thrown away. We make these materials available to teachers artists anyone who needs them at low or no cost. Our Locations Chicago 1754 N.
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Love what you’re doing, WasteShed! It's amazing how you’re turning what would be waste into inspiration and creativity for so many. 💚🎨
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Just signed up for your newsletter! Can't wait to see all the creative activities you have planned. Keep up the fantastic work in promoting sustainability and resourcefulness! 🌍✨
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