ReCreative Denver

ReCreative Denver

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ReCreative is a non-profit creative reuse center in Denver. Open 11-6pm 7 days a week. We are open from 12-6 Tuesday through Saturday and Monday & Sunday 12-4pm.

ReCreative Denver collects donated creative materials destined for a landfill and makes them available for redistribution to the community. Proceeds from the resale of our goods help us to fund our programs and enable us to provide our community and schools with free and low-cost access to materials and arts education. Come down and say hello!

Photos from ReCreative Denver's post 09/25/2026

Programming is back & October classes are live!
Sign ups linked in our bio🧡
If you can’t make the class of your dreams: alternate dates for November & December may be available. Check our website for more info!



This class is suitable for anyone looking to learn embroidery basics! Students will leave with a project they’ve started and all the supplies they need to continue embroidering.

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Madeline is a Denver-based embroidery and knitting teacher as well as a lifelong obsessive accruer of hobbies and a reuse enthusiast.

In this class students will learn to cast on, knit, and cast off. Madeline will discuss yarn and needle sizes and basic knitting patterns. Students will leave with a project to continue at home.

This class introduces the fundamentals of stained glass while focusing on clean lines and geometric design. Instructor Vickie Autobee guides you through the process using the Tiffany method which uses copper foil construction.

Create a one-of-a-kind pet portrait (or any subject you prefer) as you learn a technique to make a fabric mosaic. Bring your scrap fabrics or use the ones we provide. No sewing, thread, or machines, and no skills required!

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Melanie Schultz is an artist, creator, and educator. Teaching lets her share the joy of making with others while helping to build confidence and community.

This hands-on class will teach you how to measure, fold, press, and sew clean, professional hems—perfect for adjusting pants, skirts, and more.
You will bring 2-5 garments from home & give your old clothes new life! More details on our website.

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Jackie (they/she) encourages Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), Queer/2SLGTBQIA+, Children, Elders, Disabled, and Neurodiverse creators to join them in class, where they intentionally hold space for marginalized people to reclaim joy!

The course offers an introduction to calligraphic ink painting basics including brush positioning, speed and the use of water in creating gradients as the students create their own goyangi (고양이) - the Korean word for cat - portrait.

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Katherine Summer Kim is an Aurora-based artist whose work explores themes of

Photos from ReCreative Denver's post 09/24/2026

October classes are live!
Class sign ups are linked in our bio.
If you can’t make the class of your dreams: there may be alternate dates available.
See the website for more info.



This class is suitable for anyone from absolute hand-sewing beginners to those looking for a refresher on embroidery basics! Students will leave with a project they’ve started and all the supplies they need to continue embroidering. All supplies will be provided.

This class is suitable for anyone from absolute knitting beginners to those looking for a refresher on the basics! In this class students will learn to cast on, knit, and cast off. We’ll also discuss yarn and needle sizes and basic knitting patterns. Students will leave with a project they’ve started and all the supplies they need to continue it. All supplies will be provided.

Create a modern glass artwork in Stained Glass: Geometric Suncatcher! Open to ages eighteen and up, this class introduces the fundamentals of stained glass while focusing on clean lines and geometric design. Instructor Vickie Autobee guides you through the process using the Tiffany method which uses copper foil construction.

You will learn how to cut glass, grind, foil and solder the pieces into a unique, completed suncatcher. The class is structured to be approachable while teaching essential skills safely and clearly.

Create a one-of-a-kind pet portrait (or any subject you prefer) as you learn a no-sew technique to make a fabric mosaic. This results in a beautiful, unique portrait you can take home and hang right away after one 3-hour session. Bring your scrap fabrics or use the ones we provide. No sewing, thread, or sewing machines, and no skills are required!

Know how to thread a machine and ready for the next step? Learn the essentials of garment finishing in our Intermediate Sewing: Hemming Workshop at ReCreative Denver. This hands-on class will teach you how to measure, fold, press, and sew clean, professional hems—perfect for adjusting pants, skirts, and more. No experience needed! Great for beginners looking to build confidence with a sewing machine.

09/16/2026

What’s In the Store this week? We have a wall full of fabric overflowing onto the floor! Lots of beautiful large format handmade paper, and a very fun fall decor section.

We are still asking for walk-in donations of acrylic, oil, watercolor, and guache paint.

09/09/2026

It’s Wednesday! What’s in the store?

Hardware is $2 / lb for the whole month of September (conditions apply, see previous post.) Yarn is fully stocked. Sewing patterns are $1 every day! We have sew many great sewing machines for sale. Tested & ready for your next project. We also have National Geographics coming out of our ears. Come get them! $4 each

Now for our request, we are running low on paint! 😞 We will accept walk in donations of acrylic, oil, watercolor, or gouache paint for the next two weeks. All other donations by appointment ONLY!

09/03/2026

Looking for an art studio? We’ve got one that just came available!

- 100 Sq. Ft.
- 24-hour access
- WiFi
- Access to woodworking shop
- Great Community!

All this for $400/month

Contact [email protected] for more details!

09/02/2026

Hardware is $2/lb all month long!
Come get your nuts, nails, and/or screws
Whatever floats your bolt!🔩

Open every day 11-6

08/18/2026

Calling all teachers & class instructors! If you want to teach arts and/or crafts at ReCreative, join us at our Programs Open House, August 19th from 6-8pm. Our Executive Director, Emily, will host a forum for our current and prospective teachers. We want direct input from our teachers to make sure this new classroom is everything you’ve dreamed of! Open to instructors of any medium, but we love classes that encourage creative reuse!

RSVP at the link in bio

07/30/2026

Join us on August 22nd with Megan Morgan, fine art (currently on exhibition upstairs at Portal Gallery) for a hands-on afternoon of creative exploration with an unexpected medium: repurposed burlap and reclaimed paint! You'll learn Megan's unique process for building texture, form, and dimension while creating your own expressive artwork.

See link in bio (Classes & Workshops) for more details!

07/24/2026

Thank you to Bonfils-Stanton Foundation for supporting our ReVision ReCreative campaign! Their donation will support the construction of a dedicated classroom space and community programming. Give now and be a part of our next 10 years!

07/16/2026

Construction is moving along, but we still need YOU to help us raise the money to complete it. Please learn more and give at www.ReCreativeDenver.org/revision-recreative

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765 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO
80204

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 6pm
Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 6pm