Holiday Reuse Market: Austin Creative Reuse Expands Event to Two Weekends

Austin Creative Reuse has doubled the duration of its annual Holiday Reuse Market, adding a second weekend of sales to its schedule. The event will now span November 28 and 29, and again on December 5 and 6, at the organization's center at 2005 Wheless Lane. This expansion allows the free market to feature more than 100 local artists, makers, and creatives over four days instead of two.

Vendors at the market will sell handmade goods that focus on reuse materials and techniques. The inventory will mix upcycled items, vintage finds, and fully original pieces. The event organizers stated that each day will feature fresh picks from different vendors to ensure variety for shoppers looking for sustainable holiday gifts.

Charity Ridpath, a recycled plastic jewelry artist, serves as the first Reuse Artist in Residence at Austin Creative Reuse. She will host live demonstrations on December 5 and 6, allowing guests to watch her work up close and purchase pieces from her collection.

The market will include local food trucks and live sessions from DJs at KOOP Radio. A raffle featuring vendor items and Southwest Airlines tickets will raise funds for the ACR Materials Mobile program. This program provides creative and classroom supplies to educators in Central Texas.

Partner organizations will offer free family-friendly activities throughout the weekend. Participants include the Central Texas Mycological Society, TRAPRS, N.I.C.E. Project, Asmbly, TreeFolks, Keep Austin Beautiful, the Austin Animal Center, and Bring Back the Weird. Shoppers can also take home an adoptable dog from the event.

The market serves as a venue for visitors to browse the Austin Creative Reuse center, which stocks gently used and sometimes unopened art supplies, craft tools, and home decor.