Apr
5
1:00 PM13:00

Creative Heroes & Makers Day

ReCreate’s Creative Heroes & Makers Day

Step into the worlds of fantasy, sci-fi, and comics as we celebrate creativity, sustainability, and hands-on making. Craft your own props, accessories, and upcycled costumes while meeting iconic characters!

📅 Date & Time: Saturday, April 5th  1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

📍 Location: ReCreate Craft Thrift Store & Studio

Come in costume, bring your imagination, and get ready for an unforgettable day of crafting and adventure! $15 tickets plus raffle and refreshments available.

For more information, visit recreate.as.me/heroesandmakers or contact us at info@recreate.org.

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Mar
22
to Mar 23

Craft with ReCreate at Capital Air Show

ReCreate is excited to return to the California Capital Airshow, bringing hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) learning to this high-energy event! Our team will be on-site providing engaging, experience-oriented activities that highlight principles of flight, aerodynamics, and sustainable innovation.

This year, ReCreate will offer two interactive STEAM experiments, including one take-home project from 10am-2pm each day. Our goal is to spark creativity and curiosity through hands-on learning, using upcycled materials to demonstrate science and engineering concepts in a fun and accessible way.

We look forward to another fantastic year at the airshow, inspiring young minds and showcasing the power of creative reuse in STEAM education!

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Mar
9
1:30 PM13:30

Learn to Bullet Journal!

Learn to Bullet Journal with Erica Burgess
📓✨ Get organized, set goals, and express your creativity—all in one notebook!

Join us for a hands-on Bullet Journaling Workshop where you'll discover the art of bullet journaling. Whether you're looking to track your habits, plan your schedule, or simply explore a new creative outlet, this class will provide the guidance you need.

📌 What You’ll Learn:

  • Introduction to bullet journaling materials and setup

  • How to design layouts, trackers, and goal-setting pages

  • Tips for making your journal both functional and artistic

📒 What to Bring:
A blank A5-sized (5.83 x 8.27 inches) journal—or use one of ours!

📅 Date: Sunday, March 9th
🕜 Time: 1:30 – 3:30 PM
💰 Cost: $20
👥 Ages: 12+
📌 No experience necessary!

Sign up today and start your journey to an organized and inspired life through bullet journaling!

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Feb
15
7:00 PM19:00

Waste 2 Wonder Creative Reuse Art Gallery

Waste 2 Wonder: A Creative Reuse Art Gallery & Fundraiser

Join us for Waste 2 Wonder, an inspiring evening celebrating creativity, sustainability, and community! This special event will feature a stunning gallery showcasing the work of talented local creative reuse artists. Plus, enjoy a thought-provoking conversation with featured artist Bernard Gibson of Jeans by Us.

🎟️ Tickets: $45 (includes):
Two drink tickets 🍷
Hors d'oeuvres 🍽️
A take-home craft 🎨
$10 voucher toward an art piece 🖼️

Come celebrate the beauty of upcycled art, sustainability, and creativity with us! Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get your tickets today!

🔗 Get Your Tickets Here: https://recreate.as.me/schedule/80ef10ce/?appointmentTypeIds[]=70319717

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Jan
18
1:00 PM13:00

Charm Necklace Making Workshop

Unleash your creativity and craft a one-of-a-kind charm necklace in this hands-on workshop! Guided by seasoned instructor Shannon Rutt, you'll learn to:

  • String seed beads on bead wire

  • Incorporate a section of chain

  • Add three unique charms to your design

This beginner-friendly class is perfect for those new to beading or looking to explore a fun, creative project. Shannon, a beading enthusiast with 20 years of experience, brings her expertise and love of the craft all the way from Colorado, where she transformed a ‘69 VW bus into a pop-up bead shop!

Class Details

📅 Date: Saturday, January 18th
Time: 1–3 PM
💲 Price: $20
👥 Ages: Adults and kids welcome (as long as they have good dexterity)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Class Size: Minimum 5, maximum 12 students
🛠️ Materials and tools provided by the instructor

Whether you're looking for a fun activity or a chance to make something truly unique, this workshop is for you. Reserve your spot today!

Note: Good dexterity and eyesight are required.

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Jan
3
6:00 PM18:00

ReCreate After Dark

Looking for a creative way to unwind? Join us on First Fridays, starting January 3rd, for open crafting at ReCreate!

🖌️ What to expect:
Bring your works in progress or start something new
No rules, no guidance—just pure creative freedom
$10 includes studio space + craft supplies

🍷 BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage) and craft to your heart's content with fellow makers!

Let’s make art and memories together! Questions? Email Rowan@recreate.org.

🎟️ Reserve your spot now! Scan the QR code in the image or visit https://recreate.as.me/recreateafterdark

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Dec
6
3:30 PM15:30

Don't Call Them "Junk" Journals

Learn how to transform repurposed and recycled materials into elements for your junk journal. You will gather a variety of paper like cardstock, book pages, greeting cards, wrapping paper, envelopes,
to create unique textured backgrounds, and collage elements for book pages. Also learn how to embellish for your journal pages and cover with additional ephemera available at ReCreate.

Bio: Cindy and MaryLee Miglino are mixed media artists specializing in reuse, repurposed, recycled, found objects and materials from ReCreate. These recently retired sisters now spend their time in home studios, creating journals, fabric and paper collaging, watercolor and acrylic painting.

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Oct
21
3:30 PM15:30

Maker Mondays with Ms. Marion: Spooky Tube Halloween Craft

Spooky season is here, and we’re bringing back our frightfully fun tube crafting class! Join us for Maker Monday with Ms. Marion, 10/21 from 3:30-5pm to transform large upcycled tubes into a mummy, Frankenstein, or any eerie creation you can dream up!

All supplies provided. Get creative with sustainable decor this Halloween! Limited spots available—sign up now!

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Oct
12
10:00 AM10:00

Rocklin Mini Maker Faire

Join ReCreate at the Maker Faire!
Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these "makers" to show hobbies, experiments, projects.

We call it the Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth - a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness. Glimpse the future and get inspired!

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Oct
6
10:00 AM10:00

NatureFest!

Join us on the first Sunday in October - October 6, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM for NatureFest! Enjoy a day filled with outdoor fun, educational activities, and family-friendly entertainment. Explore nature exhibits, participate in interactive workshops, meet live animal ambassadors, and much more. It's the perfect event for nature lovers of all ages. Don't miss out on this exciting celebration of the great outdoors!

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Sep
21
11:00 AM11:00

Destination Aviation

Join ReCreate at Destination Aviation!

Using the power and magic of flight, families will enjoy an eye-opening afternoon of endless opportunity, inspiration and life-changing possibilities that await them in aviation! Attendees are invited to participate in an interactive speaker's panel, hands-on STEM and aviation activities including airplanes, helicopters, police and fire vehicles, and more. 

Event Timeline: 

11am - Gates open, attendees grab a FREE lunch and a seat at a table
11:15am - Interactive STEM & Aviation Panel begins (all other activities & exhibits are closed) 
12:15pm - Airplanes, Hands-On STEM Activities OPEN! Attendees explore on their own!
1pm - Mad Science Show 
2pm - Gates close/event concludes 

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Sep
19
5:00 PM17:00

SMUD's Back to School Launch Party for Educators

Calling all educators! Join us at the Back-to-School Launch Party!

ReCreate is excited to be part of this fun, hands-on event at the Aerospace Museum of California, hosted by SMUD!

Thursday, Sept. 19 3200 Freedom Park Drive, McClellan 5–7 p.m.

Whether you're a teacher, homeschool educator, or involved in after-school programs, this is the perfect opportunity to kick off the school year with amazing STEM activities, a flight simulator, museum tours, raffle prizes, and more!

Bonus: All attendees will receive a free 1-year membership to the Aerospace Museum of California (a $45 value)! Don't miss out!

RSVP now: https://reg.learningstream.com/.../reg_registration...

We can’t wait to see you there!

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Aug
19
3:00 PM15:00

Maker Mondays with Madeline: Recycled Paper Making

Recycled Paper-Making Workshop

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn the art of recycled paper-making! Using everyday materials like scrap paper, blenders, and molds crafted from upcycled picture frames, you'll create your own unique sheets of paper. Add your personal touch with optional decorations like flower petals or glitter, and explore the eco-friendly process from start to finish. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or new to paper-making, this class offers a fun and creative way to upcycle and make something beautiful. All materials are provided, and you'll leave with your very own handmade paper creations!

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Aug
15
7:00 PM19:00

ReCreate in Conversation

Join us for the first in an event series called ReCreate in Conversation! We received a grant from the Arts Council of Placer County to interview creative reuse artists and other visionaries in the creative reuse community. Shoutout to our education coordinator Madeline Huttie for this wonderful idea!

We'll finally enjoy those ice cream sundaes, have a take-home craft available (of course!), and learn from the phenomenal Shira Lane of Atrium 916, a partner nonprofit in Sacramento who has an art cafe, creative reuse art gallery, and a zero waste mobile art truck! Shira and I agree that for creative reuse infrastructure to succeed in California, it has to be joyful and playful! She is building a coalition of organizations in the area to create reuse infrastructure after SB 54, which addresses single-use packaging. 

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GeniusMobile Visit to Truckee Library
Jul
30
4:00 PM16:00

GeniusMobile Visit to Truckee Library

Activities Include: Circuit Town, Unstable Table, and Spinning Tops

Join us for an exciting and hands-on workshop hosted by ReCreate at your local library! This 60-minute session is packed with fun, creativity, and learning for all ages.

Activities:

  • Circuit Town: Build a collaborative, light-up cardboard town.

  • Unstable Table: Test your engineering skills with a balance game.

  • Spinning Tops: Create spinning tops from CDs and bottle caps.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore the wonders of STEAM through creative reuse and interactive projects. Perfect for kids and families!

Free and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you there!

More information: https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=15712&month=7&year=2024&day=30&calType=0

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GeniusMobile Visit to Madelyn Helling  Library
Jul
25
1:00 PM13:00

GeniusMobile Visit to Madelyn Helling Library

Activities Include: Circuit Town, Unstable Table, and Spinning Tops

Join us for an exciting and hands-on workshop hosted by ReCreate at your local library! This 90-minute session is packed with fun, creativity, and learning for all ages.

Activities:

  • Circuit Town: Build a collaborative, light-up cardboard town.

  • Unstable Table: Test your engineering skills with a balance game.

  • Spinning Tops: Create spinning tops from CDs and bottle caps.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore the wonders of STEAM through creative reuse and interactive projects. Perfect for kids and families!

Free and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you there!

More info: https://nevadacounty.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=52429&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2024/07/05

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GeniusMobile at Penn Valley Library
Jul
25
10:30 AM10:30

GeniusMobile at Penn Valley Library

Activities Include: Circuit Town, Unstable Table, and Spinning Tops

Join us for an exciting and hands-on workshop hosted by ReCreate at your local library! This 90-minute session is packed with fun, creativity, and learning for all ages.

Activities:

  • Circuit Town: Build a collaborative, light-up cardboard town.

  • Unstable Table: Test your engineering skills with a balance game.

  • Spinning Tops: Create spinning tops from CDs and bottle caps.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore the wonders of STEAM through creative reuse and interactive projects. Perfect for kids and families!

Free and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Tie Dye with Rowan
Jul
24
2:00 PM14:00

Tie Dye with Rowan

🌈 Get Groovy with Tie Dye at ReCreate! 🌈

Join us for an afternoon of vibrant creativity at our Tie Dye Class, led by the fabulous Rowan (they/them), one of our amazing retail associates!

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 7/24/24
🕒 Time: 2 PM - 4 PM
📍 Location: ReCreate

For just $25, you'll get all the supplies you need to create your own colorful masterpiece. We'll provide one item for you to tie-dye, but feel free to bring an extra piece to transform with your unique design!

Whether you're a seasoned tie-dye enthusiast or a complete beginner, this class is perfect for everyone. Come ready to have fun, experiment with colors, and leave with a one-of-a-kind creation!

Spaces are limited, so be sure to sign up soon. Let’s get tie-dyeing and make some magic together! 🌟

Sign up here!

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Genius Mobile Visit to Bear River Library
Jul
10
1:00 PM13:00

Genius Mobile Visit to Bear River Library

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

  • 1pm-2pm

  • Bear River Library
    Activities Include: Circuit Town, Unstable Table, and Spinning Tops

Join us for an exciting and hands-on workshop hosted by ReCreate at your local library! This 90-minute session is packed with fun, creativity, and learning for all ages.

Activities:

  • Circuit Town: Build a collaborative, light-up cardboard town.

  • Unstable Table: Test your engineering skills with a balance game.

  • Spinning Tops: Create spinning tops from CDs and bottle caps.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore the wonders of STEAM through creative reuse and interactive projects. Perfect for kids and families!

Free and open to the public. We look forward to seeing you there!

More information: https://nevadacountyca.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=15611&month=7&year=2024&day=10&calType=0

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