A Secondhand Arts & Craft Supply Store and Community Art Space

UNLEASH CREATIVITY,
EMBRACE SUSTAINABILITY

The Makery is a place where art supplies find new life, and creativity flourishes through classes and camps.

We are now donation by appointment only!

Click the link below to make an appointment. *Please note, appointments open on a rolling basis. If you see that "no appointments are available for the next 30 days" that just means that the current appointments are taken, but more are added each day that we're open. Please check back.

Hours

Tuesday 10 - 2
Thursday 12 - 5
Friday 12 - 5
Saturday 12 - 4Holiday Hours - Closed Dec. 24-Jan. 1 - Reopen Jan 2

388 Pine St, Burlington VT

Buy an eGift Card

eGift Cards for use in store or for class registration can be purchased here and emailed to the recipient of your choosing!

Upcoming Classes & Events

Bring your own Craft Night

Thursday January 8th, February 5th, March 5th 2026
5 - 7:00 PMFree! No registration Required

Nature Crafts - 6 week workshop - Ages 6-10

Thursday, March 5, 2026
3:30 – 4:30 PM ESTCelebrate spring with crafts inspired by plants, animals, and the world around us.Ages 6-10
6 week session March 5, 12, 26, and April 2, 9, 16 - No Class March 19

Crochet Amigurumi

Friday, February 20 10am-12pm
In this class, we will cover the basics of crocheting Amigurumi (stuffed animals and other creatures). Students will choose from a few simple animal patterns as we cover all the necessary skills to get you going on your Amigurumi journey including making a magic circle (or magic ring), increasing, decreasing, and more! This is the perfect class for folks who've taken our intro to crochet or who know a few basics and are looking to build their skills.Yarn will be included, but please bring your own crochet hook size G, H, or I.This class is geared toward adults but children 10 and up are welcome to attend with an adult who is also registered.
Maximum 10 students.

Intro to tapestry weaving

Monday, February 23 6-8:30pmIn this introduction to tapestry weaving, we'll be making mini wall hangings. You'll learn a few basic weaving stitches and techniques and have the chance to explore color and texture in your own wall hanging.All materials included.This class is eared towards adults, but children 10 and up are welcome to attend with an adult who is also registered.
10 students max

Woven Mending

Tuesday March 10, 6-8pmJoin us for an introduction to woven mending. This fun and colorful technique of visible mending can be used on any kinds of fabric, but is especially great for lighter weight knits and socks.Bring an item in need of mending and we'll supply you with yarn, embroidery thread, and all the tools and instruction you need to get those items fixed and back into your wardrobe!*Though this technique can be used on holes of any size, for the purpose of learning the basics, please bring an item with a whole that is quarter sized or smaller. for the wellbeing of all the wool items in our store, If you are bringing an item that is moth damaged, it must be free of any larvae or residue and have been put into the freezer for at least 72 hours prior to the class. Thanks!This class is intended for adults, but kids 10 and up are welcome with an adult who is also registered.
12 students maximum

Intermediate embroidery - 2 session class

Wednesday 3/18 and 3/25 6-8pm
Join us for Intermediate Embroidery with Danielle Buchanan. This class is perfect for folks who've taken our intro to embroidery or who otherwise have a little embroidery experience and are looking to take their skills to the next level. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own fabric items to embroider if you'd like.

Mini Makers

First Saturday of the Month 10:00-11:30am $15
Mini Makers is a hands-on arts and crafts experience designed for kids ages 2-5. Caregivers join their child at many different crafting stations where kids can explore with all their senses and develop their fine motor skills. Each month, we’ll set up an assortment of ever changing craft opportunities so kids can explore colors, shapes, textures, and so much more at their own pace. Previous crafts have included: Collage, stamps, painting, coloring, beading, play-doh, slime, and more!

Let us host a private craft party for your next event!

Rent our classroom to host a craft party for your next event. Perfect for Birthday Parties (kids or adults!) Baby showers, bachelorette parties and more!
All craft parties include:
-1-2 hours of a custom craft project tailored to your event and led by one of our instructors. - all supplies included!
-1-2 additional hours in our space for food, drinks, opening presents, and other activities.Email us at [email protected] for more info.

Donate Arts and Craft Supplies

We are now accepting donations by appointment only. Click the link below to make an appointment.
*Please note, appointments open on a rolling basis. If you see that "no appointments are available for the next 30 days" that just means that the current appointments are taken, but more are added each day that we're open. Please check back.

How to make a donation and get store credit:

  1. Make an appointment at the link above and bring your donation in anytime on your scheduled day.

  2. We will email you your store credit amount and if you've chosen the option on your form, we will let you know if we have any items to be returned to you.

  3. Your store credit goes into your customer account and you can use it anytime on merchandise or classes! To use your store credit to register for a class, you can email us, or register in person at the store.

Donation Guidelines

All donated items must be free of smells and signs of moths or other pests.

We do NOT accept:

  • Home textile items such as bedding, curtains, tablecloths, etc.

  • Household decorations

  • Clothing - including clothing that has been cut up to be upcycled

  • Corks, pill bottles, mint tins, egg cartons, and other recyclables

  • Jewelry (intact or broken, though we will happily accept beads or pendants that have been removed from jewelry)

  • Partially finished craft projects (including partially painted canvasses)

We DO accept supplies for a wide array of crafts, including but not limited to:

Arts & Crafts

  • Art paints (no house paint or spray paint)

  • Paintbrushes

  • Kids’ craft items and kits (pompoms, foam, googly eyes, etc.)

  • Pens, pencils, markers, pastels, other writing/drawing implements.

  • Canvases, sketchbooks, paper pads

  • Clay, sculpture tools

  • Stamps and stamp pads

  • Glue guns and sticks

  • Glue of all kinds

  • Easels, drawing boards

  • Poster board, sign board, foam core

  • Model building supplies

Fabric & Yarn

  • Fabric

  • Yarn

  • Thread

  • Knitting needles, crochet hooks and other tools

  • Needlework and quilting tools and notions

  • Working sewing machines

  • Buttons

  • Elastic, velcro, hem tape, ric rac, bias tape, and other trim.

  • Needlework kits

  • Sewing patterns, uncut

  • Knitting and needlework patterns books

  • Leather pieces

  • Ribbon

  • Wool spinning and felting supplies

Paper Goods

  • Stationery, envelopes, greeting cards

  • Scrapbooking materials

  • Office paper

  • Construction and art paper

School & Office

  • Office supplies (file folders, organizers, staplers, etc.)

  • School supplies (binders, crayons, notebooks, scissors, folders, etc.)

  • Rubber bands

  • Paper clips, staples, binder clips

  • Labels and stickers

  • Report covers, page protectors

  • Sticky notes, notepads

  • Tape, glue

Jewelry

  • Beads

  • Wire

  • cord

  • charms

  • Jewelry making tools and supplies

Floral & Natural

  • Artificial flowers and greenery

  • Floral tape, foam, wire

  • Feathers

Other Items

  • Books on any art or craft subject

  • Spools and cones

  • Cardboard mailing tubes

  • Gift wrap and bags

  • party decorations

388 Pine St, Burlington VT

Tuesday 10 - 2
Thursday 12 - 5
Friday 12 - 5
Saturday 12 - 4

[email protected]