Scraplanta, also known as “Atlanta’s Sustainable Art Resource,” proudly announces the opening of its second creative reuse center. This new location features an art supply thrift store, a waste diversion program, and sliding scale and pay-what-you-can craft workshops.

Scraplanta’s new location is now open and situated at CreateATL in Southwest Atlanta. Dubbed a “Scraplet,” this smaller retail footprint offers the same diverse range of supplies available at the Tucker store but condensed into a more compact space.

Scraplanta accepts lightly used art materials donated by community members, which are then processed and resold at very low prices. They divert valuable crafting resources from landfills while making them accessible to artists, educators, and hobbyists alike. Since late 2022 Scraplanta has accepted, processed and resold over 100,000 pounds of materials at its Tucker location.

The Adair Park Scraplet, like the Tucker location, offers multiple workshops each month. These workshops foster a hands-on, affordable, and collaborative environment where participants can learn new skills, share ideas, and explore their creativity.

"Scraplanta is proud to bring more accessible and sustainable art supplies and workshops to the vibrant Southwest Atlanta corridor," said Jonelle Dawkins, Executive Director of Scraplanta, whose grandparents and great-grandparents once lived in the neighboring West End communities.

By expanding to Southwest Atlanta, Scraplanta aims to empower local artists, build relationships with community organizations, and foster a spirit of community engagement. The Adair Park location will also host art material donation days in partnership with CreateATL’s resilience team, encouraging the community to contribute to the mission of sustainability and reuse.

The Scraplet’s operating hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a special grand opening event on Saturday, September 7th.

For more information about the new Adair Park location, upcoming workshops, and how to get involved, please visit www.scraplanta.org or www.createatl.com.