Encouraging Creativity While Reducing Waste

We keep your unwanted art and craft materials out of the landfill and get them back to the community at affordable prices through our store and studio.

The Scrappy Elephant has diverted 130,641.8 pounds of art and craft materials from the landfill.

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The Scrappy Elephant has diverted 130,641.8 pounds of art and craft materials from the landfill. 〰️

 

The Store

The Scrappy Elephant retail store is filled with reclaimed and reusable materials donated from businesses and individuals in and around the Charlottesville area. Whether you're a teacher, an artist, a crafter, a student, or a parent, you'll find supplies you need and supplies you never knew you needed. 

SOME THINGS YOU MIGHT FIND IN THE STORE:

  • Yarn, fabric, and sewing notions

  • Paper of all colors and sizes

  • Specialty items donated by local businesses and manufacturers

  • Colored pencils, markers, and pens

  • Scrapbooking supplies (stamps, paper, tools, etc.)

  • Greeting cards and gift wrap for every occasion

  • Wood, metal, and plastic in a variety of shapes and sizes

    Our inventory changes constantly so you never know what you’re going to find! The hunt is part of the fun. 

    You’ll not only find unique items at affordable prices, but you can rest assured that by purchasing reuse materials rather than new (virgin) materials, you are doing Mother Earth a favor.  

    We also stock the store with a small selection of new drawing and painting materials from sustainable brands we love!

The Studio

Have fun. Make art. Feel good.

This room is filled with materials and examples to inspire creative freedom and fun.

We are a place where kids of all ages (adults, bring your friends and come craft!) can build, create and learn to become better stewards for our environment. The best part- we clean up the mess!

Available for individual studio time, birthday parties, and team-building sessions.


Buy Gift Cards

Purchase gift cards for yourself or a friend to use in the shop or for studio time below.

Sign up for Art Classes

Learn a new skill! Push your creative boundaries! Have fun! CHeck out our calendar of upcoming classes below.

Sell Your Art

Are you interested in selling your work in our artist corner? Find more details below.


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