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!

Make a Donation appointment

*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!

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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.

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Upcoming Classes & Events

Bring your own Craft Night

Thursday April 2nd, May 7th, June 4th, July 2nd 2026
5 - 7:00 PMFree! No registration Required

Jewelry Making - 6 week workshop - ages 6-10

Thursdays April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, and Jun 7, 3:30-4:30In this 6 week after school class, we'll explore many different jewelry making techniques including, macrame bracelets, paper beads, wire bending, and more. Come and make jewelry for yourself, your friends, and your family!Ages 6-10

Sew your own project bag

Thursday, April 23 5:30 – 8:30pmCome sew your own project bag! Are you in need of a practical and sustainable way to store your current project? On the go and struggling to find the bag that's just right to carry your project in? Then join Jess to sew your own! Materials and machines provided.Familiarity with basics of sewing machine operation required for this class.Maximum 5 students

Intro to Hand Embroidery

Wednesday, April 22 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.

Intermediate embroidery - 2 session class

2 session class - Wednesday 5/9 and 5/16 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.

Woven Mending

Monday May 18th 6-8pm
Join 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

Intro to Crochet

Tuesday May 26th 6-8pm
Join us for an introduction to crochet. This class is perfect for folks who've never tried crocheting before, as well as those who are looking for a refresher. During this class, you will learn to chain stitch and single crochet as well as double crochet and some basic troubleshooting as time allows. Materials are included! All students will receive a crochet hook and choice of yarn from our basic yarn wall, though you are also welcome to bring your own supplies if you have something you'd like to use.This class is geared towards adults, but children 10 and up are welcome to attend with an adult who is also registered. Maximum of 10 students.

Me-Made Clothing Swap

Come join us for an afternoon of swapping me-mades. This includes any clothing or accessory item you have sewn, knit, embroidered, crocheted, block printed etc. If you crafted it and it's wearable, it works! Feel free to bring and swap as many items as you wish to.Below are some general guidelines to make sure fun is had for all:Me made items can include clothing and accessories you have completely made as well as items you have upcycled and embellished.
Must be in wearable conditions (no incomplete items or items in need of mending)
The goal of this event is to re-home as many of your goods as possible. You may come with as many items as you want and leave with as many as you want. This isn't a trade for trade event, as long as you've brought something to swap you are allowed to respectfully give a new home to as many goods as you'd like.
Items of yours that are remaining at the end of the swap or when you leave must be taken home with you. In the event that goods are leftover at the end of the swap they will be donated to one of the local thrift stores.This event is free to attend, but we would appreciate if you would register so that we have an idea of how many folks to anticipate. Thanks!

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.

Make a Donation appointment

How to make a donation and get store credit:

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