Last year the library was packed with art supplies that I can’t wait to see what comes through the doors this time around. Give a second life to all those forgotten art and craft projects and donate them to the library for this free swap. …
Cultural Craft Night- LGBT 5/28, 6:30-7:30pm Howard Street Charter School We are gearing up for LGBT Pride Month in June and will make rainbow bracelets from discarded paper and thread. We’ll also discuss some of the history and symbols of LGBT and well as discus …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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: …
2/12, noon – 1:oopm Create Valentines with reuse materials to show you care about your sweetie and the environment. Or if you’d rather express your dark side, come create anti-valentines. We aim to please! RSVP required: http://diystudio.net/create/. $10 non-member, $8 members.
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. …
Jan 5, 4-5:30pm A small thank you goes a long way – especially when it’s hand made and from the heart. We will create thank you cards from reused materials to show our appreciation for gifts received this holiday season or just because. $8 members, …
24 Hour Comic Challenge will be moved to January due to a scheduling conflict. That will also give DIY Studio and Corrosive Comics more time to promote the event. Please let us know if you would like to help plan the event as well. Join …
We’ve got a lot of fun planned for you this month! DIY Studio is the place where you can focus on creating and feel good about the resources you create with. We take care of everything! From acquiring supplies, providing ample room, as well as …
Bibliocraftologist LouJean Fobert graciously showed off her talents Thursday July 18th in the studio. She got busy folding, pressing, and gluing her art books while answering questions from curious passers-by. Many thanks to LouJean for not only being a champion volunteer, but also showing off …
DIY Studio is proud to announce that we have started a group, Free Art Friday in Salem! We are hitting the streets of Salem every Friday leaving FREE artwork for strangers to find and keep, no strings attached. Friday, January 18, we’ll kick off …
Is it just me or do you too have a bunch of old t-shirts with stains or that just don’t get worn? We’ll have no fear friend, I’ve got a solution just for you. Check out the latest and greatest 12 Days of Reuse video …