Events

If you have ever been interested in getting involved in the world of mosaics this beginner class is for you. We will be using found materials, so all participants are encouraged to bring any quarter size glass beads, china (to break), crystals, stones or trinkets you would like to include Read more…

In this session, local artist Mary Elliott will share how she makes “Altered Books.”    An altered book is a form of mixed media artwork that changes a book from its original form into a different form, altering its appearance and/or meaning. It’s going to be fun! We’ll have materials Read more…

In this session, local artist Mary Elliott will guide you through repurposing an existing canvas, wood, or MDF (or other materials) to make vibrant mixed media panels. Mary will have all the materials prepped, you just need to bring some ideas and readiness to explore! Mary Elliott is the owner Read more…

David Beale, local artist, will be teaching an eight-session class at Cortland Reuse, If Only They Could Talk:  Reacting Through Painting and Writing to Found Objects.  The first class will be held Tuesday, August 30, at 4 pm, with Tuesday classes continuing through Tuesday, October 18.  Each participant will be given Read more…

It's card making season! You can make your own with help from local artist, Mary Elliott. In this session, Mary will guide you through making a set of four unique cards from all manner of materials from Mary's collection or at the ReUse Center - Old wall paper samples, clean Read more…

This is an event of Mutual Aid of the Finger Lakes (MAFL) to share free Winter coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and snowpants, Adult and Children sizes. Cortland ReUse provides space and serves as a convenient collection and distribution point.

The Cortland ReUse Center invites local writers to “Second Hand Stories,” a workshop to feature the art of story-telling, built around any and all of the fascinating objects that are donated to the Center from our generous community. The workshop, facilitated by Brenna Flynn and Lynn Olcott, will include introductions, Read more…

You're invited to our Midnight Madness Sale and Community Appreciation event!   Hang out with CRU, Free Food, Music, Craft fun for kids, can drive... and prices get lower every hour from 6pm to Midnight!  ReUse is about celebrating community. Please bring your friends and families so that we can Read more…

In this workshop, we'll take apart old stuffed animals and make new bags out of them! Local artist Crow Goyette has been having fun with this idea for a while and can walk you through the process. As always, all materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own Read more…

Local artist Crow Goyette will show you how to make your new best friend stuff animal from bits and pieces of old stuffed animals and whatever other meaningful things you want to add. We'll save the stuffing used in the 25 March to RePurpose for this class, but all materials Read more…