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!

*IF YOU DON'T SEE ANY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
Pease 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 - 5
Thursday 10 - 5
Friday 12 - 5
Saturday 12 - 4

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!

Sewing Lessons

private sewing lessons - $85/hour

Private Sewing Lessons - $85/hour
Curious about learning to sew on a machine? Overwhelmed with where to start? Try a 1:1 lesson with Jess. 1:1 lessons can help beginner sewers get familiar with your machine and more advanced sewers tackle the sewing projects you've been dreaming of. No prior sewing experience required. (Owning a machine is optional. You can bring yours or use one of ours!)Jess Webster is a Burlington based sewist that owns Paper Crane Theory, a slow fashion brand that is passionate about upcycling and using vintage textiles. Jess enjoys all things in the fiber and textile world and has been sewing since she was a teen.

Upcoming Classes & Events

Bring your own Craft Night

Thursday July 2nd, Aug 6th, Sept 3rd 2026
5 - 7:00 PMFree! No registration Required

Summer Camp Crafts - for adults

Thursday July 23rd 6-8pm.Join us for a night of 90’s nostalgia and revisit your favorite summer camp crafts. Make friendship bracelets with your BFF, macrame to wear on your ankle all summer long, and that beaded lizard charm - you know the one ;)We’ll have all the supplies for these and more of your favorite childhood crafts and quick tutorials to get you back into the swing of things.So grab a friend, a snack, a beverage (adult or otherwise… Juicebox anyone?) and join us in the craft cabin.Maximum 15 people.
All Materials Included

Make Your Own Beaded Plant

Monday July 20th 6-8pmLearn to create beautiful, everlasting beaded plants in this fun and beginner-friendly class! Using a beads, wire, and simple techniques, you'll design and assemble your own unique plant that will brighten up your home without ever needing to be watered. No experience necessary. All materials included!Maximum 15 people

Intro to Hand Embroidery

Tuesday July 28th 6-8pmJoin us at The Makery for an introduction to hand embroidery with Danielle Buchanan. This class is great for beginners or folks who want to get back into hand embroidery. We'll learn the most commonly used hand embroidery stitches like french knots, whipped back stitch, and lazy daisies, and you'll leave class with a fun embroidered design of your own! Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own fabric items to embroider if you'd like.

Make Your Own Fabric Beads

Tuesday Aug 11th 6-8pmLearn to sew beautiful fabric beads and turn them into your own one of a kind jewelry pieces. In this class, we'll teach you the basic construction of fabric beads along with many different ways to embellish them with ribbon, embroidery, and more! Once you've made a few beads, you'll have time to turn them into earrings, a necklace, bracelet, keychain, or any piece of jewelry you'd like.

Craft and Sip: Make Your Own Cat Toys

Monday Aug 17th 6-8pmCalling all cat lovers! Join us for an evening of crafting where you'll design and create your own custom cat toys for your favorite feline. From feathered wands to crinkly mice and everything in between, you’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind toy (or two!) that your kitty will adore.Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just starting out, this class is beginner-friendly and a perfect chance for you to sip, socialize and make something special.

Intro to Knitting

Wednesday Aug 19th 6-8pmJoin us for an introduction to knitting. This class is perfect for folks who've never tried knitting before, as well as those who are looking for a refresher. During this class, you will learn to cast on and knit as well as some basic troubleshooting. Materials are included! All students will recieve a pair of straight knitting needles and their choice of yarn from our basic yarn wall, though you are also welcome to bring your own yarn if you have something you'd like to use.

Visible mending: Thread Zeppelin

Friday August 21 6-8pmIThis beginner class will introduce you to basic visible mending techniques to use on jeans, pants, button downs, skirts, and bags. Visible mending is great for holes, stains, logos, and boring/tired garments. This class will focus on strengthening the worn area, and introduce you to basic mending techniques. There will be individual time to work through your mending questions. Needle, sashiko thread, and scrap fabric provided. Please bring an item to mend - a pair of old jeans works best. Please note, this is not a darning class, so skip the knits (no socks or sweaters).Ande Tagliamonte is a textile artist and owner of Hand & Bobbin. Her work primarily focuses on using visible mending techniques to extend the life of well loved clothes, accessories, and household linens. If you are interested in visible mending & vintage fabrics, check out her work on Instagram @handnbobbinMaximum 10 students.

Mini Makers

Mini Makers is currently on Summer break and will return on September!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)

  • Binders and Folders

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, pipe cleaners, 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 and tape of all kinds

  • Easels, drawing boards

  • Poster board, sign board, foam core

  • Model building supplies

  • Paper clips, staplers and staples, rubber bands

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

  • Notebooks, notepads, and sticky notes

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

  • Gift wrap and bags

  • Party decorations

  • Stickers and labels

388 Pine St, Burlington VT

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

[email protected]