Need Donations! North Bend Art and Industry's Annual FREE Arts and Crafts Supply Swap

What we are looking for: 

Of course we can't possibly know all the awesome stuff you may bring in, but if you're wondering what kind of swap this is, let this be your guide:

New or gently used craft supplies donations including, but certainly not limited to:

• MARK MAKING: inks, pencils, paints, brushes, pastels, erasers, chalks, charcoals, markers

• FIBER: yarn, fabric, thread, embroidery supplies, knitting needles/crochet hooks, thread, patterns, ribbon, quilting tools, dressmaking, sewing machines, sewing notions

• TOOLS: scissors, glue guns, soldering irons, craft knives, hole punches, easels, photo equipment, pottery tools, rulers

• SUBSTRATES: canvas, watercolor paper, drawing paper, scratch boards, panels, sketchbooks, construction paper, newsprint

• CRAFTS: beads, jewelry findings, containers of all sorts, artificial flowers, foam, felt, scrapbooking supplies, stamps, ink pads

• BOOKS: art/craft instruction books, art/craft magazines, patterns, and store bought crafting kits

What we are NOT looking for: 

• If it stinks, we don't want it.

• Please don't bring anything moldy, dirty, super heavy, or in need of repair. We love the old, cool, vintage stuff, but if it isnt functional, please leave it at home. 

• This swap is not for antiques or curios, it's about usable crafting and art making materials and supplies.

• We do love fabric but we can't use cut up t-shirts, stuffing from your sofa, old pillows or clothing.

• We also ask that you leave the hazardous materials in your garage, including oil-based solvents, house paint, dry paint tubes, stuff that is crazy heavy, etc.

• If it cannot be used immediately and without rehabilitation as a crafting material, supply, or tool, please don't donate it.