Austin Extends Upcycled Holiday Market to Two Weekends
The event at 2005 Wheless Ln. now spans November 28 through December 6 to feature over 100 local makers.
By John Ferrari ·
More than 100 local artists and makers will sell handmade goods at the seventh annual Holiday Reuse Market. The event, organized by Austin Creative Reuse, is expanding from a single weekend to two. Shoppers can visit on November 28 and 29, or on December 5 and 6.
Vendors will focus on reuse materials and techniques. The market will feature upcycled items, vintage finds, and original pieces. Each day will include fresh selections from different creators. Charity Ridpath, the first Reuse Artist in Residence at Austin Creative Reuse, will host live demonstrations on December 5 and 6. She works with recycled plastic jewelry. Guests can watch her process and purchase her work.
Local food trucks will operate on site. Several partner organizations will provide free family-friendly activities. These groups include the Central Texas Mycological Society, TRAPRS, the N.I.C.E. Project, Asmbly, TreeFolks, Keep Austin Beautiful, the Austin Animal Center, and Bring Back the Weird. Shoppers can adopt a dog from the Austin Animal Center. DJs from KOOP Radio will play live sessions throughout the event.
A raffle featuring vendor items and Southwest Airlines tickets will raise funds for the Materials Mobile program. This initiative provides creative and classroom supplies to educators in Central Texas. The market is located at the Austin Creative Reuse center at 2005 Wheless Ln. The site holds gently used and unopened art supplies, craft tools, and home decor.
The free admission event offers an opportunity to browse the center's inventory. This includes materials that are ready for immediate use in creative projects. The expanded schedule allows visitors to spread their shopping trip across two separate weekends.
