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 June 4th, July 2nd, Aug 6th 2026
5 - 7:00 PMFree! No registration Required

Intro to Hand Embroidery

Tuesday June 23rd 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.

Crochet Amigurumi

Tuesday July 14th 6-8pmIn 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.

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.

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