An amazing option for artists and crafters on a budget as I used to be. Now, with much limited vision I have had to give up those pursuits that I have enjoyed since childhood. But now I am just a donor to their shop and I really enjoy knowing my various donations will not go unused. I brought in a lot of stuff in the last few years but recently found yet another stash I had missed. So I called to see if the could use wallpaper and told me they would even take an operas roll in addition to the two still sealed. I got a rude over this morning so we could easily park as soon as they opened. It's a great shop stocked with so much in so many categories, every crafter and fiber artist around should stop by. read more

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Lots of great reuse items available! All of it has been donated by the public and it changes periodically, although there always is a stash of basic art supplies. Fiber, yarn, painting, wood, metal, plastic, glass and tons of kid stuff, crayons, colored pencils, marker, glue, paper, scrapbooking, canvases, art books, etc. There is more there than I listed, including stuff like Velcro, sewing needles, sewing machines!, knitting needles, crochet hooks, felt. Yesterday they even had a spinning wheel! If you bring in a donation of supplies, you receive a discount coupon for a future purchase. read more

You never know what you'll find here, the stock changes with donations brought in. I almost always find "something " that's a real bargain. It's laid-back, clean and bright, well Laid out and affordable. Think about donating your unused art supplies to them for a second chance at an artistic creation! read more

This place is incredibly cool. I heard about it from a gal pal years ago and am kicking myself for not coming in sooner. The purpose for today's visit was to donate some fabric (some received as a gift, and some little swatches received when considering a new sofa). These were accepted at the donation station and I was awarded with a coupon for use towards an in-store purchase. I could not believe my eyes as I walked around. If there's a craft you have in mind they most definitely have some if not all of what you need. There were wine corks, buttons, knick knacks, picture frames, yarn, and even a sewing machine and dollhouse. All at affordable rates. I snagged 10 greeting cards (10 for $1 as they did not have a preassigned envelope), and then hunted for envelopes that would work (.05 cents each). While I thoroughly went over my lunch break I had a most wonderful time and cannot wait to return! read more

A little over whelming the variety of stuff but they are really laid back, the items are kind of unevenly priced so on something's you'll get a great deal and others not so much but it's really nice to be keeping these tre as res from the trash and giving the apart supplies another shot at art. read more

I love this place!!! They are a nonprofit working to keep things from the landfill while providing the community with way cool art and crafting supplies. The employees are always so friendly and seem to enjoy working there and they're so creative at making really fun, unique displays. Check them out if you're in the area! read more

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Art Parts is a haven for all who love to create... there are so many treasures to find here, amazing employees and so many unexpected ideas to discover. Love, love, love Art Parts! read more

This place is amazing!!!! Where has this been all my life?!? I went in thinking I could kill some time for 15 min before an appointment (Ha!). I put stuff on hold, went to my appointment, then came back and shopped and explored for 2 more hours!!!! an artist's treasure trove. read more

Amazing! It's like a fabulous garage sale of just arts and crafts materials. Keeping art supplies out of the waste stream gives them new life and puts affordable art supplies in the hands of artists, teachers, and kids with smart parents. Well organized, friendly staff, accessible hours. Why isn't there one in every town? read more

Art Parts Creative Reuse Center - Front door - Art Supplies Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I was looking for water color materials and they were either low or did not have any stock.

Great collection and greater prices. A huge amount of their stuff is way cheaper than even Goodwill. You can get frames for a dollar, paint for $2, packs of envelopes for $1, etc. Great prices! read more

Oh. My. God. An art supply thrift store! Wish Omaha would get such a store. I found some cheap uncut sewing patterns. They had some great cuts of fabric for sewing too. I loved this place. From what I understand their inventory depends on donations and that makes it more fun read more

This place is fantastic and as someone who was born here, it feels like my hometown. I love the recycling aspect both as a place to leave my leftover bits and pieces and as a place to shop. You never know exactly what you will find but the prices are fantastic and it's so nice to be able to get just a few things that you will actually use instead of a package of 98 jazingles, 96 of which will take up space in your house untouched for years until one day you can't take it and throw them away (the guilt! the relief!). That said, there are complete sets and tools, but I really like the odds and ends. It's fun to take my kids and be inspired by what we find. read more

WOW WOW WOW!!! my roommate recommended me this place and it was not what I expected at all. What an amazing store with the best prices you will ever see! I was able to find exactly what I wanted, also you could call before you go to see if they have what you are looking for. that's what I did and I found much more than I expected! I will definitely be a returning customer! read more

This is my go to craft supply source! As a person who is always on the lookout for a bargain in art goodies, it's like a dream come true to walk in the door of Art Parts. From vintage to fresh, from A-Z, someone has donated it to this wonderful store. The variety of high quality items is amazing and ever changing. It's all carefully sorted, curated, and marked with reasonable prices. It feels good to shop at a local business that strives to keep discarded items from the landfill. If you're anything like me, don't make the mistake of thinking you can just pop in and pick up something in a flash. You'll be drawn in to explore each shelf for a hidden gem that has to come live in your craft room. And you can take home some inspiration from their Gallery for free. Score!! read more

Love, love this place. I found this by chance, and the Yelp universe needs to know about it! It's a resale arts supply place. They work off of donations of new or used art supplies (there are rules around what they'll accept and sell, to provide some integrity to buyers). There's a ton of stuff inside, and I easily spent an hour looking through everything I could. I'm about to start an oil class and need a whole bunch of expensive supplies. I got lucky and found several items from my shopping list - for less than $10! They discount 30-70% off list prices, even on brand new items. Denise, who runs the operation, is so nice and awesome. She's knowledgable about the content of the store and can direct you where you need to look. It was loads of fun wandering around as a person who's tinkered with lots of art projects over the years. I will definitely be donating some items to them, because I want to support this sort of fabulous company. They donate the excess supplies to different programs and communities. And, I know they've given some local high school students gift cards when they've needed help acquiring affordable supplies for classes. I'm posting a ton of photos, look through them for an idea of what they have. Obviously, the stock will change often. It's the kind of place you want to stop by once a week! They even have gallery space where they showcase some local artists. Can I say it again? I love, love this place. read more

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Love love loved it here! Got my creative juices going and I can't wait to give back and keep the recycle cycle going!

I love this shop, LOVE IT ! I almost don't want anyone else to know about it & keep it my little secret. I have found so many wonderful things here to add to my artwork. I adore the hunt of it all, dishes , bowls, baskets, drawers hide all kinds of unexpected finds. Wonderful ! The Manager is kind and very Boulder-y in a tolerable way. Highly recommend the experience. read more

Clean and organized considering the array of things in this store! Great picture frame selection, many many crafting supplies, the majority being great beads, knitting/sewing supplies, and stationery. They also have used paint, used and blank canvases, overall a really fun place to poke through! read more

I live in Fort Worth, TX, and I'm always looking for new unique places to find crafts, and specifically beads that are reasonably priced. This place checked every box for me! I only wish it was closer to home! I spent close to 2 hrs in this store. Denise, the owner was an absolute delight, very knowledgeable, and even recommended a similar shop that was closer to home. This will be a go to when I come home to visit family in Colorado! read more

Wonderful business! Awesome selection and LOW prices. Art and craft HEAVEN for me! Wish I could have stayed longer to look at everything. The fabric, buttons, yarn and needlework side is fantastic. So well organized as well. The staff is friendly and welcoming and knowledgeable! Thanks for providing this amazing resource- Way to go!! read more

Fun place to shop for art and craft items and inspiration. Clean, neat and well organized store. Great selection, unusual items and great prices. Lots of good art books as well. The store had expanded since I was there last and now has a big fabric section. I highly recommend this place. read more

I found this store randomly just driving around and I could not be happier! The store is so clean and organized and the staff is so kind and helpful. It's so nice to be able to find vintage or used products at an affordable price instead of giving all my money to huge corporations. This store is a hidden gem! read more

An amazing assortment of donated arts and crafts supplies, now in an expanded store. Their wide, wonderful, and weird materials include fabric, yarns, beads, papers, paints, art tools, and thousands more. What I love most are the unexpected finds-- such as bicycle gears, polished stones, old postcards, handcrafted jewelry, and metal toys. The store also features a gallery of art made from recycled and found materials. The items for sale change weekly so I find new treasures whenever I stop by. read more

This art store is very fun to go. They are many things that I can use for my art and affordable compared to other art store I go to. I'm glad I found this place. read more

Cool place, fun selection and great staff! The employees knowledge and professionalism are unparalleled!!

This store is the best hidden secret in Boulder! For all of the crafters or artsy people, Art Parts will become your best friend! It is a very organized collection of any crafting supply possible, with low prices, and a kind staff! In addition, it is a nonprofit store that is sustainable and great for the environment - making use of things that would otherwise be thrown out! Definitely give this shop a visit if you find yourself in Boulder! read more

The best art store in the Boulder area absolutely fantastic people work here and the prices are out of this world. The things that you can be inspired by to be able to create art here is so amazing super grateful for this local spot. read more

For artist and craft supplies this store is hard to beat. Bunches of almost everything: Frames, Paints, Canvas, Yarn, Sewing, Art Books, Prints, Paper, Vintage Clothes, Leather, Ceramic, Doll House Stuff, Tin Boxes and Banks, Etc. All is donated and the store is non-profit with excellent prices. And some curious stuff appears at times. I'm surprised they can keep up with the Boulder rents so I'm always glad to support them. A section of the store is set aside for displays of original art by local artist, worth stopping in occasionally just for that. The artist featured changes frequently so always something different. A surprising collection of jewelry for sale too. Very Cool! read more

Amazing resource when the regular craft stores don't have exactly what your mind is telling you that you need. Go check it out! They have completed pieces by local artists. They have stashes of fabric and yarn, ribbon and lace, sewing supplies, paint, craft books, buttons and beads, jewelry for their parts, containers and gift boxes, and then sometimes just random 'things' that you don't quite know what they are but could be amazing in your project if you only just knew where to find it! It's here, waiting for you. It's on Bluff Street, off 28th (not 30th, Bluff doesn't actually go through, in the second building, past the shopping center with the aquarium store and the amazing Mediterranean grocery. The place is big, clean, and well organized. Everything is well labeled. They are not open Sunday or Monday, though they do plan to try out late Thursday hours in the near future. Prices are great, and the stock has been selected with care. You may not be able to see everything on your first pass through. I know there's a lot I missed! It will also change regularly depending on what donations come in. I already want to go back . . . read more

I love this store. I'm very creative and love tinkering in anything crafty. I've bought embroidery thread, hoops and fabric recently and started embroidering. There's so much to find there; I easily visit every week just to see what's new. Great prices on lots of good quality art supplies. They get amazing donations! I also bring my 3 year old who loves getting colorful buttons and always comes home happy with goodies: buttons, colorful paper, paint brushes, watercolors, unique tins to store all of his treasures. Just ask Denise, the owner, what you're looking for, and there's a high chance she'll have it. I highly recommend to any creative types, and donating if you have art supplies or any thing really that can be reused in art (but do check the website to make sure they take it). You really have to stop by to see what and how much they have, as it's impossible to list it all in a short review. read more

This place is a gem! And the volunteers and owner are absolutely amazing - helpful, kind, knowledgeable. As a not-for-profit, they offer a wide variety of supplies for all sorts of application. And all fairly priced! And their expanded sewing section is super special. You're missing out if you have never visited Art Parts! read more

This Place is amazing - great craft products at amazing prices - fun store and so many great items - also good for someone who wants to start learning a craft but who do not want to buy all products new ! read more

Extremely rude employees. They are "dog friendly" I brought my dog in. The employee approached and put a bowl of water down. We politely said no thank you. The employee said very condescendingly back to us "What, your dog doesn't drink wATER!?" We calmly and politely said due to covid, we don't allow our dog to drink from public places. Employee then stated our dog looked VERY thirsty. (Implying that we don't hydrate our dog properly.) Everyone in the store giving us a dirty look. For the record we keep water and his bowl with us at all times!!! I am a hyper vigilant dog mom and take high offense to a public accusation. After taking a step back, my mother looked at the employee and kindly said "why would you think our dog doesn't drink water ?" This was to clarify that in fact she was being condescending and not just a miscommunication. She responded with "How am I supposed to know how you "moisturize" (wrong word to begin with) your dog? That he doesn't drink plain water?" At that point I brought to her attention that her condescending and rude behavior was not acceptable. I told her I have spent hundreds of dollars at their location in the past few weeks but I will no longer be purchasing from this location. I placed my basket on the counter and left the store. She began making a joke with other customers about me as I was leaving. I told her to go ahead and joke but now I will definitely be reporting this treatment of customers on social media. The manager followed us out. I told her to not approach me yet she continued to do so. I told her I had nothing more to say and that I did not want to be approached. She continued to approach. My mother spoke to the manager . I'm not sure what was said but we were still not satisfied with the presentation of customer service and human decency. I will NEVER support this non-profit again. It is very disappointing because we like to give to non-profit organizations. Please take caution if shopping here. Extremely rude staff. Condescending. Argumentative. Insulting. Never again will I shop with them or promote their business in any way. read more

What a cool place! Found tons of items to inspire art projects all very cheap. I'll be back . read more

I love this place! It's always a fun adventure to find goodies I didn't know I need. Since I do many forms of crafts, it is great to find funky, one of a kind items. I usually buy yarn, fabric, stencils, art paper, sometimes beads. Denise and her team are personable and helpful. Be sure to get on the once-a-month email list so you know when the 50% off Saturday sale days come around. read more

Best place ever!! Pretty much every possible art medium you can think of, even things you didn't know you needed. Also love having somewhere to donate my left over project supplies. read more

I have had the honor of volunteering at Art Parts for six months now and have gotten to know it pretty well. As a volunteer and customer, I find a good excuse to go to this store weekly to poke around and discover new and interesting artifacts donated. There is something new every time! Art Parts is an amazing resource for people to find a sustainable home for the knickknacks and doodads they've been holding onto for so long without have to throw them into the landfill. It is an excellent opportunity to get creative supplies and inspirations for projects at an affordable price. You can walk out of Art Parts with the same quality of supplies you might find at Michael's or Joanns, at 1/3 of the price. The team is super friendly and helpful in thinking of ideas on how to use the crafts you find. Definitely recommend it for anyone looking to craft without breaking the bank and who wants to keep the cost of selling their art down. Also a great resource for birthday parts - kids and adults alike - since they host creative workshops. read more

An awesome store! I just happened to hear about it and then spent over an hour there this weekend. I bought over 10 different skeins of yarn and some crochet hooks. It's very well organized and easy to find different craft materials. There is a ton of variety and selection, and a lot of really good material for really cheap prices. I think a place like this is an awesome idea; so many people just throw away excess craft supplies when someone else could get a lot of use out of them. I think places like this need to exist in every city. I will definitely be coming back here every time I need more craft supplies. read more