Donate Reusable Materials

We accept donations of clean reusable materials of many varieties. See our list below of accepted materials. Photos or specifications are the best way for us to know if we can accept your materials. Please sort and store items in clear bags or containers as much as possible, as it helps with processing. See our list of accepted materials below or email us at info@artformsandiego.org to inquire more.

All donations require approval and appointment. Appointments for drop off are available during store hours at our new Art FORM creative reuse store location: 2888 Adams Avenue, San Diego CA 92116. We are open on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12-4pm, Saturday from 11am-5pm, and Sunday from 11am-3pm.

Art Supplies:

  • paints (watercolor, acrylics, craft paint in working condition at least half full)

  • colored pencils, sharpies, marking pens, pastels (chalk or oil)

  • tools, canvas, brushes, rulers, drawing/drafting

  • paper, card stock (please inquire first with type + quantity)

  • scrapbooking notions/odds and ends (please inquire first with type + quantity)

  • tape, clips, erasers, glue

  • clay (please inquire)

Wood + Natural Materials:

  • wood pieces (smaller than shoebox; please inquire)

  • wood tools, clothespins

  • wood notions

  • corks

  • burlap

  • sand, tiny pebbles, mini-stones, moss

  • ceramic or clay pots for planting; small to medium with drainage hole

  • collection of found nature (i.e. acorns, seed pods-seasonal; please inquire)

  • glass (sheets, mosaic, tools; please inquire)

Fabric + Sewing:

  • fabric (please inquire with type, quantities)

  • burlap

  • embroidery thread/floss

  • buttons

  • sewing notions (please inquire)

  • sewing tools (please inquire)

  • spools/cones

Yarn + Weaving + Textures +Ties:

  • yarn

  • looms

  • ribbon

  • leather samples or chord (please inquire)

  • cord, fishing line, string, clothespins

  • wire

Office + Desk + Factory Supplies:

  • paper, card stock, some folders w/ pocket (please inquire)

  • chip board trays or “boats”, produce tray= clean only

  • tape, clips, magnets, brads/paper fasteners

  • sharpies, markers, pens/pencils (new)

  • clean bins/organizational tools (please inquire)

  • office chairs, stools or carts; items on wheels (please inquire)

  • overstock/surplus (please inquire with photos and quantity)

  • wire

Architectural or Design Samples:

  • bold bright colors

  • various textures

  • samples that are shoebox size or smaller are best

  • some fabric

  • Cylinders

  • Wood samples

  • with great variation of items (please send photos and inquire)