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Upcycle Arts, Charlotte’s first creative reuse center, opens its store at Eastway Crossing on April 18, 2024, just in time for Earth Day. Its address is 3046 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28205.
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Eastway Crossing is also home to Bart’s Mart, Tommy’s Pub, VisArt Video, Book Buyers, several restaurants and much more.
Upcycle Arts used to be at VAPA Center, but this will be its first storefront.
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What is a creative reuse center? Think of all the little things (and some big things) that end up in landfills, and how useful many of them could be, if they were all in one place.
Upcycle Arts is that place. They collect donations from businesses and individuals — anything from fabric to bicycle wheels to egg cartons to puzzle pieces…you get the idea!
![Different colors of yarn on shelves at Upcycle Arts in Charlotte](https://i0.wp.com/www.charlotteonthecheap.com/lotc-cms/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/upcycle-arts-yarn-jlm.jpg?resize=610%2C421&ssl=1)
Then crafters and artists can shop for items that they need for their projects, or for items that inspire projects. Families love creative reuse centers. They can stock up on items that will spark creativity in kids, and keep them busy and having fun. All for a much lower price than buying materials new.
![Puzzle pieces at Upcycle Arts in Charlotte](https://i0.wp.com/www.charlotteonthecheap.com/lotc-cms/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/upcycle-arts-puzzle-pieces-jlm.jpg?resize=610%2C458&ssl=1)
Are you visiting Charlotte SHOUT!, the Uptown festival taking place from March 29 to April 14, 2024? The obstacles in Queen’s Green Putt Putt are being made by artists with materials from Upcycle Arts!
![Whistles at Upcycle Arts in Charlotte](https://i0.wp.com/www.charlotteonthecheap.com/lotc-cms/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/upcycle-arts-vertical-whistles-jlm.jpeg?resize=610%2C458&ssl=1)
Upcycle Arts will be selling some items by the pound and some at 50% of retail price. They might also have a “fill-a-bag” option for a fixed price.
![Variety of fabrics on shelf at Upcycle Arts in Charlotte](https://i0.wp.com/www.charlotteonthecheap.com/lotc-cms/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/upcycle-arts-fabric-jlm.jpg?resize=610%2C458&ssl=1)
The store plans to eventually host workshops as well.
Upcycle Arts is opening on Thursday, April 18, 2024. What better way to celebrate Earth Day than keeping items out of the landfill? The store’s initial hours will be Thursday to Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Follow Upcycle Arts on Facebook and Instagram for updates.
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