The Scrap Exchange

The Scrap Exchange Non-profit creative reuse arts center since 1991 The Scrap Exchange is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Visit their website to learn more.
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Their creative reuse arts center contains a retail art supply store, the Cameron Art gallery, a marketplace offering pieces from local artists, and a Design Center to host creative classes, which are now offered online. Their operations include the Scrap Thrift, an award-winning thrift store, adjacent to their main location in the Lakewood Shopping Center. It creates green jobs and workforce devel

opment opportunities through a range of community partnerships. They collect materials within a 100-mile radius of their location as well as contributions from individuals.

⚜️ DAYTIME MARDI GRAS: SCRAP STYLE! ⚜️We are so excited that the annual Daytime Mardi Gras celebration has decided to ho...
02/03/2025

⚜️ DAYTIME MARDI GRAS: SCRAP STYLE! ⚜️

We are so excited that the annual Daytime Mardi Gras celebration has decided to host their festivities with The Scrap this year. On Sunday March 2nd from 1-5pm, join us for:

🎺 Live music and a couple PARADES (around the Reuse Center then outside weather permitting!) from The Bulltown Strutters

🎺 Shoebox float making in the Make N' Take Room

🎺 Costume and hat making in Design Center with the help of

🎺 Beer for sale on site at the Reuse Center from

More details to come, but make sure to save the date!

🔉 FEBRUARY WORKSHOPS HAVE ARRIIIIIVED 🔉Some exciting newbies, some returning favorites, and a whole lot of options to ch...
01/23/2025

🔉 FEBRUARY WORKSHOPS HAVE ARRIIIIIVED 🔉

Some exciting newbies, some returning favorites, and a whole lot of options to choose from. Come hang out!

SCRAPEXCHANGE.ORG ➡️ CALENDAR ➡️ WORKSHOP CALENDAR

Sat 1st 11-1:30pm 3 Dimensional Upcycling $50
Sat 1st 2-4pm Intro to Sewing on the Machine $40
Sun 2nd 11-1pm Crochet a Scrap Yarn Beanie $30
Tues 4th 4-6pm Boomerang Bags Free!
Wed 5th 4-6pm Sewing Circle Free!
Thu 6th 4-6pm Sewing Machine Repair Clinic DB*
Sat 8th 11-2pm Amigurumi Yellow Submarine $25
Sat 8th 3-5pm Postcard Make & Mail $11
Sun 9th 12-2pm Sips & Scribbles $20
Wed 12th 6-8pm Drink N’ Draw Free!
Thur 13th 5-7pm Community Craft Night DB*
Sat 15th 11-1:30pm 8x10 Picture Frame Border $50
Sat 15th 3-5pm Febru-SCARY Spooky Collage $15
Sun 16th 11-1pm Glass Etching $20
Sun 16th 2-5pm Barn to Yarn $30
Wed 19th 4-6pm Sewing Circle Free!
Sat 22nd 11-1pm Intro to Crochet $25
Sat 22nd 2-5pm Wire Wrapping 101 $40 Sun 23rd 11-2pm Intro to Tunisian Crochet $25
Sun 23rd 3-5pm Playing Card Collage $15
Wed 26th 6-8pm Drink N’ Draw Free!

*donation based

✨Non-functioning Paragon High Fire Kiln For Sale ✨We have a kiln we're looking to get rid of and also don't have a lot o...
01/23/2025

✨Non-functioning Paragon High Fire Kiln For Sale ✨

We have a kiln we're looking to get rid of and also don't have a lot of info about! We know the heating element doesn't work on this bad boy, but maybe you're the one to get it working again?

On the floor in the Reuse Center near the Foam Pit. Please ask for assistance if interested in looking inside the kiln or getting any questions answered, but again, we don't know much about this mystery machine.

Come check it out today!

⛄️ Both Scrap Reuse Center and Scrap Thrift will open late at noon tomorrow Thursday Jan. 23rd. Donation receiving will ...
01/23/2025

⛄️ Both Scrap Reuse Center and Scrap Thrift will open late at noon tomorrow Thursday Jan. 23rd. Donation receiving will also open at noon. ⛄️

Both Scrap stores will be closed today Wednesday Jan. 22 due to hazardous road conditions. Everyone stay safe!
01/22/2025

Both Scrap stores will be closed today Wednesday Jan. 22 due to hazardous road conditions. Everyone stay safe!

🤙🏻 BULK ROUNDUP JANUARY EDITION 🤙🏻1) Cardstock! So much. Mostly astrobrights and 11x17. Find in the paper office section...
01/21/2025

🤙🏻 BULK ROUNDUP JANUARY EDITION 🤙🏻

1) Cardstock! So much. Mostly astrobrights and 11x17. Find in the paper office section. $1 per pound.

2) Brand new cardboard mailing boxes! All kinds of sizes. 25 cents each, bundles are as priced. Find in the poster section.

3) Plastic sign letters and numbers! 25 cents per ounce. Find them in the scrapbooking section.

4) Gift stuffing crinkle of all colors! $2 per bag. Find in craft closer to the trophies.

5) Stained glass shards! Two totes worth at $2 per pound. Also found in craft near the trophies/floral.

6) "Home Slicker!" Used between siding sheathing material and wall. $15 per bag.

7) Denim and upholstery – still.

Thank you to our volunteers from for braving the cold weather and lovingly planting our bulbs last week! Mongo can't w...
01/21/2025

Thank you to our volunteers from for braving the cold weather and lovingly planting our bulbs last week! Mongo can't wait for Spring. 🌼

Check out the incredible map of our Paper & Office section that our very own drew by hand next time you're in the cards...
01/17/2025

Check out the incredible map of our Paper & Office section that our very own drew by hand next time you're in the cards section! 🤩

The Scrap Exchange is partnering with a local OT who is offering a 6-week art club for Neurodivergent "tween" girls and ...
01/15/2025

The Scrap Exchange is partnering with a local OT who is offering a 6-week art club for Neurodivergent "tween" girls and allies. Each week has a targeted art activity. Sessions will be Tuesdays 4-5 pm starting Jan 21st. Cost is $30 per class. More information at https://www.skillsforlifenc.com/events along with registration form.

Friends and family of Karen Jo Stinehelfer are invited to join in a celebration of life honoring Karen and her creative ...
01/12/2025

Friends and family of Karen Jo Stinehelfer are invited to join in a celebration of life honoring Karen and her creative magic:

Sunday, January 12th from 3-5pm
at Scrap Exchange

In Cameron Gallery, friends and family of Karen’s have curated a retrospective installation of her artwork. Join us for the opening reception, Friday, January. 17th from 5-7pm. 💙

🥶 BOTH STORES CLOSED TODAY 🥶We've got too many folks in further regions to risk it. Sunday we will be open regular hours...
01/11/2025

🥶 BOTH STORES CLOSED TODAY 🥶

We've got too many folks in further regions to risk it. Sunday we will be open regular hours and closing at 2pm for a private event.

Hey Scrappers! Both stores will be opening LATE tomorrow Saturday 1.11 at 1pm and the Reuse Center will be closing EARLY...
01/10/2025

Hey Scrappers! Both stores will be opening LATE tomorrow Saturday 1.11 at 1pm and the Reuse Center will be closing EARLY on Sunday 1.12 at 2pm for a private event.

Stay safe and cozy!

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Address

2050 Chapel Hill Rd
Durham, NC
27707

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+19196886960

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