SHOP

This is the view inside our shop from the front door.
Open drawers of a library card catalog with tiny things inside.
Plastic figurines of a postal worker.
Green handled paint brushes.
Decorative pumpkins and other decorating supplies on shelves in our nature section.
Swivel hooks.
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Plastic beads.
Rubber stamps.
Trophies on a shelf with the register in the background.
The ends of rolled up fabric pieces.
Sewing buttons in bins in the foreground and bolts of fabric in the background.
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Spools of elastic.
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Paint bottles.
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Close-up of yarn balls.
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Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse offers a wide array of affordable materials for sale in our non-profit retail shop.

Everyone is welcome in our shop, where you’ll find all kinds of interesting materials like art and craft supplies, fabric, yarn, picture frames, beads, office supplies, artwork, paper, design samples, and various odds and ends. Our inventory is based on business and individual donations, so it changes every day.

Please sign up for our newsletter (see below) for weekly updates. Also, check our Instagram or Facebook accounts to check out what’s new and tell us what you’re making. Photographs of recent additions and customer projects are frequently posted to our social media.

We accept cash, credit, and Creative Reuse gift certificates (buy one here).

An employee at the register is ringing up a customer.

OUR SHOP HOURS

We are open to the public every day of the week 11 AM – 5 PM.
  • Masking Policy: 
    • During the first hour of each day (11 AM – 12 PM), we kindly ask everyone to wear masks. 
    • This time is specifically set aside to provide a safer environment for immunocompromised individuals and others who prefer masking. 
    • At all other times, masks are strongly recommended and we will have them available at the front desk.
  • We understand that everyone has different needs, so if you require extra shopping time or prefer a private shopping appointment (more info below), email us at shop@pccr.org to set something up. Let’s keep our creative space safe and inclusive for all!
  • Material donations by appointment can be scheduled here. Or, we can accept one box per household as a walk-in donation during regular shop hours (11 AM – 5 PM daily). Learn more about material donations here.
Large paper bag filled with supplies
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A pile of gift bows.
Note pads and loose images in our bulk section with other items on shelves in the background.
Unused aluminum cans.
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A pile of markers.
A pile of corks.
Rectangular plastic things with holes.
A pile of puzzle pieces.
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THE BULK SECTION

Our Bulk Section is a unique part of our shop where you can fill up a small, medium, large, or extra large bag with all kinds of interesting materials for just $4, $6, $9, or $20. Popular with teachers, families, and creative people, our Bulk Section is one of most cost effective ways to get large quantities of materials for your creative projects.

Accessibility:

We’re here for you! We are committed to your comfort and full enjoyment of our space. Please contact us if you have questions or requests at shop@pccr.org.

Bus information:

  • Penn Ave & Lexington St (71C – from Oakland and Wilkinsburg)
  • N Homewood Ave & Thomas Blvd (74 – from Squirrel Hill and Larimer)
  • East Busway, Homewood station (EBA – from Swissvale and Downtown)
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Use these links to learn more

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Two shoppers show some of the materials they just purchased.
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