Each pass admits 4 people to Scrap Junction, an interactive area where creativity and learning meet. There are 4 to 5 hands on centers and one make & take area. Fun for all; small pieces make it suitable for ages 3 and up. Visitors may also stuff a bag, choosing from over 300 unusual recycled industrial materials. Cost is $7 for a full grocery bag, $3.50 for a half bag. Kits are available for individuals or groups.
ARTS & SCRAPS
16135 Harper, Detroit, MI 48224
313 640-4411
www.ARTSandSCRAPS.org
Public Hours: Closed on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Open Tuesday and Thursday 11am–6pm; Saturday 11am–4pm for shopping; programs at group's convenience
Arts & Scraps uses 28 tons of recycled industrial materials to help 275,000 people of all ages and abilities think, create and learn each year. Visit the Eastside Detroit location to stuff a bag and visit Scrap Junction, an interactive area where creativity and learning meet. Choose from 300 unusual materials and purchase kits for 1 or 35. Also available: die cutters, book binders and a badge maker. Workshops and birthday parties are held at scheduled times. Invite the ScrapMobile to your location for workshops or event activities.
Specialty areas:
- Treasure Island: interesting items from individual donors
- A Buck & Up: individual kits, bagged sticky dots, sticky foam shapes, colored sand, paper and more
- Fabric Heaven: a 9’ x 9’ room dedicated to fabric
- Always Christmas: a shelf of interesting holiday items
- Tool Shed: die cutters, book binders, laminator and badge maker
Also at Arts & Scraps:
- Field Trips: 2 projects w/your theme, Scrap Junction, then fill a bag; schools, community and neighborhood groups
- Scout Badge Workshops: 4 projects to badge theme
- Birthday parties: create 3 projects and shop, family brings food and handles opening of presents
- Volunteer: Student or adult groups prep materials, assemble kits at our warehouse
- Individuals “play store” with us during public hours
At group locations, featuring the ScrapMobile or Ten Buck Truck:
- Student Workshops: 1 project, choose from 9 curriculum themes, shop on the ScrapMobile.
- Multi Session Visits: 6 to 8 week sessions: custom themes, Fun & Fitness
- Events: a custom-designed project at public or private events, sponsorship package for ScrapMobile
- Birthday Parties: 2 projects on our tables in your home, shop on ScrapMobile
- Parent/child workshops: one-hour sessions for parents and children creating side by side.
- Adult training: for teachers, group leaders or parents; creativity and learning with things you own
Products, can be purchased at Arts & Scraps or at ARTSandSCRAPS.org
- Scrap packs, kits for 1, 10, 25 or 35
- “All About Me”: 26 page activities booklet for preschool through seniors—discover or tell others your story!
Details for these programs, information about donating materials and registration for our free newsletter can be found at ARTSandSCRAPS.org or by calling 313-640-4411.
Fax: 313-640-4422
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Directions: We’re on the east side of Detroit, near the Grosse Pointes.
Take I-94 to the Cadieux exit, #223. Turn south towards the lake. Immediately turn right on Harper, the first street. Go ¾ miles. We’re on the right at the corner of Harper & Bedford. Look for the wrought iron fence and globe lights.
