The East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse

Online Art Auction Starts September 27!

From September 27 - October 13, as part of the Depot's 45th Anniversary celebrations, we are holding an online auction of artwork created by artists and crafters in our community. This is both a fundraising activity for the Depot and an opportunity to celebrate and support local artists, with the artists receiving 50% of the highest bid.

Bidding will open on Friday, September 27th at 8:00am PST. You can preview the auction site now at 32auctions.com/depot, sign up for an account, and save your favorites!

There's still time to register for the "100 Change Makers" Environmental Leadership Cohort, starting tonight! Attend four free presentations at the Depot on Wednesday evenings from Sept 18 - Oct 9.

The Depot is partnering with Oakland Recycles to host the Fall cohort of the 100 Change Makers Program. Join us to take a deep dive into the intersection of waste and sustainability! The goal of the 100 Change Makers Program is to identify change makers in Oakland who will educate our community about how the choices we make related to managing waste impact the environment.

This free, month-long environmental leadership program teaches participants about the connection between waste and climate change and clarifies questions about how to properly recycle and compost. We would love for you to be part of this change!

We invite Oakland residents and businesses to join a four-week series of presentations and discussions in person at The East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse (4695 Telegraph, Oakland), Wednesdays 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, and 10/9 from 5:30-6:30pm.

Weekly topics include:
Week 1: Identifying Your Why/Introduction to Waste Reduction Strategies
Week 2: Anatomy of a Material Recovery Facility / Anatomy of a Compost Pile
Week 3: The Lifecycle of a Water Bottle / Climate Change and You
Week 4: Environmental Leadership / Plan an Action Day

Participants are also asked to complete a weekly engagement task following the in-person meeting: a discussion prompt to share within your community through conversation or by posting on social media.

The capstone to the 100 Change Makers Program is the Action Day. We invite participants to table with Oakland Recycles at an upcoming event: Oakland Dia de los Mu***os Festival on Sunday, 11/3. Alternatively, participants may plan their own event to share what they learned.

Please use this link to apply: https://forms.gle/b4m78m7jZAo5xVLs5 . More info at https://oaklandrecycles.com/100changemakers. For any questions about the program please contact Cameron Martin, [email protected].

Participation in the cohort is FREE, and participants will also receive a 100 Change Makers t-shirt and water bottle!

100 Changemakers - Oakland Recycles 100 Change Makers Oakland Recycles launched the 100 Change Makers program in Spring 2022. The goal of 100 Change Makers is to identify individuals, organizations and businesses in Oakland who will educate our community about how choices we make related to managing waste impacts the environment. We w...

Reminder: starting this week we are open on Wednesdays!

You've asked for it, we've been working towards it, and we can finally announce that beginning September 18th, the Depot store will be open five days a week!

For the first month, Wednesday hours will be 12-5pm, but we hope to extend to 6pm in mid-October.

New store hours, effective Sept 18, 2024:
Wednesday 12-5
Thursday through Sunday 12-6

Just in: a bunch of new-to-us doll items, including a box o' Barbies (and Kens)! There's Barbie furniture, wicker dollhouse furniture, a vintage doll-size stove, and a hand-made dollhouse!

Jewelry on sale! This week (Sept 12-15) all jewelry not in the display case will be 50% off! This means many pieces will be in the $3-5 range. Stock up on earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets and more and help us make room for the next influx of jewelry from .

Join the "100 Change Makers" Environmental Leadership Cohort! Attend four free presentations at the Depot on Wednesday evenings from Sept 18 - Oct 9.

The Depot is partnering with Oakland Recycles to host the Fall cohort of the 100 Change Makers Program. Join us to take a deep dive into the intersection of waste and sustainability! The goal of the 100 Change Makers Program is to identify change makers in Oakland who will educate our community about how the choices we make related to managing waste impact the environment.

This free, month-long environmental leadership program teaches participants about the connection between waste and climate change and clarifies questions about how to properly recycle and compost. We would love for you to be part of this change!

We invite Oakland residents and businesses to join a four-week series of presentations and discussions in person at The East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse (4695 Telegraph, Oakland), Wednesdays 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, and 10/9 from 5:30-6:30pm.

Weekly topics include:
Week 1: Identifying Your Why/Introduction to Waste Reduction Strategies
Week 2: Anatomy of a Material Recovery Facility / Anatomy of a Compost Pile
Week 3: The Lifecycle of a Water Bottle / Climate Change and You
Week 4: Environmental Leadership / Plan an Action Day

Participants are also asked to complete a weekly engagement task following the in-person meeting: a discussion prompt to share within your community through conversation or by posting on social media.

The capstone to the 100 Change Makers Program is the Action Day. We invite participants to table with Oakland Recycles at an upcoming event: Oakland Dia de los Mu***os Festival on Sunday, 11/3. Alternatively, participants may plan their own event to share what they learned.

Please use this link to apply: https://forms.gle/b4m78m7jZAo5xVLs5 . More info at https://oaklandrecycles.com/100changemakers. For any questions about the program please contact Cameron Martin, [email protected].

Participation in the cohort is FREE, and participants will also receive a 100 Change Makers t-shirt and water bottle!

100 Changemakers - Oakland Recycles 100 Change Makers Oakland Recycles launched the 100 Change Makers program in Spring 2022. The goal of 100 Change Makers is to identify individuals, organizations and businesses in Oakland who will educate our community about how choices we make related to managing waste impacts the environment. We w...

Tuesday Knitting Circle Returns!

We're pleased to announce the return of our Tuesday evening Knitting Circle, starting September 17th! We invite you to drop in every Tuesday from 6-8:30pm to work on your yarn projects and connect with other yarn crafters.

The evening will be hosted by Depot volunteer Robin. Need supplies? Participants can shop our yarn aisle after hours and receive a 10% discount on yarn and knitting & crochet needles!

Dates: Tuesdays, starting September 17
Time: 6-8:30pm (please arrive before 7pm)
Location: 4695 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
Cost: $5 cover charge, no registration necessary

Breaking News: Starting Sept 18...
Open on Wednesdays!

You've asked for it, we've been working towards it, and we can finally announce that beginning September 18th, the Depot store will be open five days a week!

For the first month, Wednesday hours will be 12-5pm, but we hope to extend to 6pm in mid-October.

New store hours, effective Sept 18, 2024:
Wednesday 12-5
Thursday through Sunday 12-6

Come on in to the Depot Store this week to get your hands on some cool new merchandise!

"Star Wars Archives" book
Buttery-soft leather items (wallet, portfolio and book cover)
Rembrandt pastel set
A unique clock
"Aliens Are Among Us" holographic cards & Space Shots trading cards
Teeny tiny birds with real feather tails
A Cuisinart ice cream maker

Thursday-Sunday, 12-6pm
4695 Telegraph, Oakland

These brand new, high-end Emerald Kolinsky paint brushes in multiple sizes are now on sale for 50% off!

Reminder: submissions to our online art auction are due tomorrow, August 30th!

Art Auction CALL FOR ENTRIES

It's Our 45th Anniversary!

The East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse was founded in 1979, and in 2024 we celebrate 45 years of providing low-cost, reused supplies to Bay Area teachers, artists and community members.

We have some special events in the works for this Fall, and we are excited to announce the first . . . An online auction of art made by the Depot community!

In October, as part of our Anniversary celebrations, we are holding an online auction of artwork created by artists and crafters in our local community. This is both a fundraising activity for the Depot and an opportunity to celebrate and support local artists.

YOU are invited to enter up to two works of art to be considered for inclusion in the auction. The Depot will retain 50% of the auction high bid of each item and the artists will receive the other 50% (or you can donate your portion to the Depot!).

All media will be considered – paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, jewelry, mixed media. Art created with reused/upcycled materials is encouraged, but not required. Two dimensional work cannot exceed 60” x 60”. Three-dimensional work cannot exceed 30”x30”x30” and 40 lbs. Artwork can be pre-existing pieces or made specifically for this auction.

To submit artwork for consideration, please fill out our application form (https://tinyurl.com/bde7wyup) by 11:59 Pacific Time on Friday, August 30th, and attach up to three high quality, high-resolution images of each piece.

Artists chosen for the auction will be notified by September 10, 2024, and artwork must be brought to the Depot by September 20, 2024.

It's a complete start-your-own-band kit!

We have some cool new/reused items for the home this week, including two propane outdoor heaters, ceramic serving dishes, copper measuring cups and copper tea pots, two clay roasters with lids, and various vases, statues, and other decorative and/or useful objects!

Open Thurs-Sat 12-6pm

Available now: Brand new faux suede large-size handbags with metallic rivets, in black and brown. $9 each.

We've been gifted hundreds of art brushes in many sizes! Some are unused, most are pre-seasoned but in good condition with plenty of life left!

Toys & Games Sale!

This week all of our toys, games, puzzles and kids' craft kits are 50% off! Help us clear out the old and make room for the new! Thursday, August 22 - Sunday, August 25, 12-6pm.

Artist’s Loft Deluxe Studio Easel Art Set, new in box! $22.50

Gorgeous Mexican Otomi embroidered textile art! Ready to frame or make into pillow covers. $8.50 each.

Gadgets & Gizmos, priced to go!

This week we're marking down many electronic and gadgety items 25-50%. That's 25-50% off Depot prices, so a real steal!

You'll find vintage projectors, a coin-counter and a plastic heat sealer, household gadgets including light fixtures and lamps, coffee makers, grinders and an electric kettle, and other cool contraptions like tripods, and a Trekmates Flameless Cooking system!

Thursday-Sunday 12-6pm

This weekend: 50% off flash sale on bundled fabric! All fabric not on the bolt is half off this Saturday and Sunday, August 10-11.

We have a quirky assortment of new items in the Depot Store this week, with something for everyone!

Animal print and other fun fabrics Vintage dolls from around the globe
"Kijana Heroes" Posters
Depression-era milk-glass jars
A spinning wheel
Medals (create your own Olympic Games!)

Available Thursday, August 8th at noon.

Reminder for our Crystals, Charms & Silver Jewelry Event this weekend! Starts Saturday, August 3rd at noon.

Juicy new item: a large, copper-bottom Revere Ware stock pot in mint condition! $75 😍

Just in: Several bolts of high quality wool and wool-blend fabric, and large pieces of beautiful Indian Kantha quilt fabric! Available Thursday 8/1 at noon.