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REUSE CHALLENGE-  Junk Mail

REUSE CHALLENGE- Junk Mail

REUSE CHALLENGE-  Junk Mail Each month DIY Studio hosts a Reuse Challenge to encourage creatives to rethink and re-imagine. May’s challenge must include at least one piece of junk mail. Post your photos of your recreation on our facebook page by midnight May, 28. The participant 

Allon Beausoleil Benefit Concert

Allon Beausoleil Benefit Concert

Allon Beausoleil Benefit Concert 3/15, 8pm The Nest 241 State Street Tickets at the door. Join us for Allon Beausoleil’s west coast acoustic performance! Allon Beausoleil is an internationally known musician who started his career in Salem. He has since worked in Portland, New York 

Trashion at the Mid-Valley Green Awards

Trashion at the Mid-Valley Green Awards

DIY Studio was excited to be a part of the Mid-Valley Green Awards an event put on in partnership with Straub Environmental Center and Marion County Environmental Services. It was a lot of work, but also a lot of fun. The designers did an amazing 

ReUse Challenge, February Tuna Can

ReUse Challenge, February Tuna Can

Each month DIY Studio hosts a Reuse Challenge to encourage creatives to rethink and reimagine. February’s challenge must include a tuna can. The participant who earned the most likes by midnight, Friday the 28th on Facebook will win a bulk bag of reuse supplies at 

Vote for the People’s Choice Trashion Award

Vote for the People’s Choice Trashion Award

Wow, we are blown away with so many innovative designs for the Trashion Contest. Please be sure to vote on your favorite by midnight February 26, 2014 on facebook. Or come to the Mid-Valley Green Awards, March 1st to meet these talented designers in person.

DIY Studio’s Little Free Library is Keeping Salem Creative

DIY Studio’s Little Free Library is Keeping Salem Creative

  I love the Little Free Library concept and have been wanting to create one for DIY Studio for quite some time. Our neighbors banned together to create the first Little Free Library in Salem and I knew that DIY Studio and the residents of 

Crafternoon Delight: FREE Art Friday

Crafternoon Delight: FREE Art Friday

2/19, noon – 1:oopm Come play with reclaimed materials to create works of art to distribute on the streets of Salem for FREE Art Friday. We’ll provide open studio time, inspiration, and supplies for two projects. Other DIY Studio materials will be available for purchase. RSVP required: 

Kids Club DIY Kickoff

Kids Club DIY Kickoff

2/15, 2:00-3:00pm We are kicking off the first DIY.org kids club in Salem Oregon. This exciting opportunity allows children to explore their interests, meet others who share the same passions,  get their hands dirty, and generally be awesome. Visit DIY Studio to learn more about 

After School Special: Valentines

After School Special: Valentines

2/5, 4:00pm-5:30pm It’s always a mad rush to get Valentines ready before the special day…DIY Studio to the rescue! Children 8 and older are invited to create earth-friendly Valentines, learn simple techniques, and put those skills into action to create enough to share with classmates. 

Felting Free for All

Felting Free for All

Friday, December 17th, 7pm to 9pm If you haven’t learned to felt you can purchase a starter pack and we’ll teach you the basics. If you have felted before bring your own supplies or purchase a craft y kit. Either way, we’ll have a blast 

Gingerbread Gala

Gingerbread Gala

Saturday, Dec 14 7pm DIY Studio is excited to participate in Family Building Blocks Gingerbread Gala. Come celebrate local non-profits with a festive evening of music, food, and spirits. Tickets are $25 each, and you can select DIY as the charity you want to donate to. 

Christmas Crackers

Christmas Crackers

Saturday, Dec 14 1-2:30pm A tradition of the British Isle, Christmas Crackers are a fun, festive treat for holiday celebrating. Learn to make traditional “crackers”  that include a hat, joke, and treat that literally “pop” when opened. Extra supplies may be purchased for $1 per 

DIY Ugly Holiday Sweater

DIY Ugly Holiday Sweater

Saturday, Dec 7 2-3:30pm, DIY Studio If you will be attending a “Holiday Sweater Party” this season, this class is for you! Bring an old sweater, and we will supply inspiration and supplies to transform it from drab to fab…in the most festive tacky way 

Meet the Makers and Something Red Art Walk

Meet the Makers and Something Red Art Walk

Meet the Makers and Something Red Art Walk Dec. 4, 5 – 7pm Come support local artists by visiting DIY Studio for a special evening of Meet the Makers. You’ll be able to meet and greet our talented reuse artists and ask about their process