Upcoming Events
Find our upcoming Repair Fairs, Workshops, Community Events, and more! Each event is designed for the community to get involved with reuse as a solution to prevent waste. See what we have coming up and get involved.
It's Not Trash: Reclaiming and Transforming
Presented in partnership with the Petaluma Arts Center and Recology San Francisco and Santa Rosa, It’s Not Trash: Reclaiming and Transforming honors artists who repurpose discarded materials to create work centered on sustainability, storytelling, and community restoration.
Sculptural Crochet: Fabric Scrap Baskets
Learn how to transform old clothing and textiles into a one-of-a-kind basket, bag, water bottle holder, and more! In this two-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to make fabric yarn from secondhand materials and how to crochet around the fabric to bind it into a sturdy, finished basket. Bring your own textiles or select from our provided materials.
Beginner crochet experience is required (must know how to chain and single crochet).
Instructor: Joanne Wang
Healdsburg Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Bookbinding 101: Hardbound Book
In this two-day workshop, you will learn how to make your own journals, sketchbooks, or scrapbooks. You will learn the most versatile method of traditional sewn binding of multi-signature books with hard cover and spine, called “case bound”. Understanding book structure will give you the skills to repair any hardcover book. You can bring in books that need repair for analysis and we’ll discuss how to mend paperbacks, prepare fabric for book covering, and more. You will complete one small finished book.
*Note: Class run time is 1-5pm on Sat, 1-3pm on Sun.*
Participants will get an email with a required materials list.
Reuse Bazaar
Santa Rosa residents, do you have good-conditioned furniture, clothes, or small appliances that you have been meaning to get rid of? Were you interested in looking for some free home items? Or do you want to learn some furniture repair tips? Come to the Santa Rosa Reuse Bazaar on September 26, at Grace Pavilion at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds!
Drop-off times are 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Free Shopping times are 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Soldering 101: Electrical Connections
Come learn the basics of how to make electrical connections, and how to solder! Electrical soldering is a crucial skill for repairing electrical components and can save you money and help keep e-waste out of landfills. We will cover safety, electricity basics, supplies, and best practices. All materials will be provided.
Instructor: Elliot Donlon
Halloween Costume + Decor Swap
Spooky season is around the corner! Bring your used costumes, props, and decor (must be clean, undamaged, and in good condition) and take home items that are new-to-you.
How to Donate:
Drop off your items at the Reuse Hub (Weds-Sun 12-6pm) from 9/14 - 10/3 or at Refill Mercantile (Weds-Mon 11am-6pm) from 9/14 - 10/2
“Shop” the Swap on October 3rd from 1-5 pm at the Reuse Hub!
You don’t have to donate to take!
Novato Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Reuse Hub Open House and One Year Anniversary
Can you believe the Reuse Hub is already turning one?! Come celebrate with us and see what the Hub is all about! We’ll be giving tours, sharing food, and providing an interactive space where you can explore everything happening at the Hub.
Plus, you’ll get a special sneak peek at our upcoming 2026 Reuse Awareness Campaign before it officially launches. Come hang out, explore the space, and celebrate one year of reuse and community with us!
Workshop: Embroidered Autumn Leaves
Learn basic decorative embroidery stitches and make charming autumn leaves out of wool felt made from old sweaters! Finished leaves can be used to make a garland, or for any decorative use you can imagine. All materials provided.
Instructor: Emily Robinson
Rohnert Park - Cotati Reuse + Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Repurpose Your Old Computer with Linux
Do you have an computer that you would you like to convert into an internet machine or a home server? This workshop will provide you with the opportunity to install Ubuntu Linux on your machine and answer questions along the way. Please come with a spare, backed-up laptop that is not essential for your daily tasks. We will discuss non-destructive alternatives for trying Linux. Almost any 64-bit x86 processor is supported, including Intel x86 Macs from between 2006-2020. A working USB port is required.
Instructor: Dan Aukes
Workshop: Upcycled Sweater Mittens
Turn that accidentally felted sweater into a cozy pair of winter mittens! In this class we will make a pair of mittens to take home from our stash of felted sweater pieces, using our sewing machines. Pattern and all materials are provided. If you enjoy making this pattern, join our Mitten Drive and make some to donate!
Instructor: Emily Robinson
Trash Printmaking (Reuse Campaign Edition!)
Learn the basics of printmaking using repurposed everyday materials and trash! In this workshop, we will explore the fundamentals of relief printmaking and demonstrate how these techniques can easily be achieved at home with found materials. Participants will have access to a variety of supplies to print their own artwork or choose from designs from this year’s Reuse Campaign.
Instructor: Soli Martinez-Gonzalez
Soldering 101: Electrical Connections
Come learn the basics of how to make electrical connections, and how to solder! Electrical soldering is a crucial skill for repairing electrical components and can save you money and help keep e-waste out of landfills. We will cover safety, electricity basics, supplies, and best practices. All materials will be provided.
Instructor: Elliot Donlon
Creative Reuse Centers Roundtable - Q4 2026
Join us on November 3rd at 10am PST / 1pm EST for a virtual Creative Reuse Center Roundtable facilitated by Reuse Alliance. Connect with and learn from other Creative Reuse Centers across the country.
Because reuse is stronger together.
Workshop: Felted Wool Panels from Scraps
Learn to create unique pieced panels out of felted wool sweater scraps, which can be used for creating home goods such as wall hangings, rugs, pillows, and anything else you can imagine. All materials provided, but you are welcome to bring your own sewing machine. Sewing beginners welcome!
Instructor: Jerrie Patterson
Workshop: Basics of Mending and Patching by Hand
This is an introductory class on the basics of clothing repair, focusing on non-stretch woven fabrics. We will go over selection of materials, hand sewing techniques, and multiple ways to sew a patch with a decorative flair. No prior sewing experience necessary! Participants are welcome to bring a damaged garment to work on, but samples and fabric to work with will also be provided.
Instructor: Emily Robinson
Santa Rosa Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Soldering 101: Electrical Connections
Come learn the basics of how to make electrical connections, and how to solder! Electrical soldering is a crucial skill for repairing electrical components and can save you money and help keep e-waste out of landfills. We will cover safety, electricity basics, supplies, and best practices. All materials will be provided.
Instructor: Elliot Donlon
Petaluma Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Windsor Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
San Rafael Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Cotati Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Sausalito Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Petaluma Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
San Geronimo Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Corte Madera Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Cloverdale Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Belvedere Tiburon Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Windsor Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Mill Valley Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Sonoma Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Sebastopol Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Workshop: Reverse Applique with T-Shirts
Create something beautiful from old t-shirts using reverse appliqué, a sewing technique where multiple layers of fabric are sewn together, and the top layer is cut away to reveal the fabric underneath. Using only hand sewing techniques we will learn how to plan and stitch reverse appliqué designs while making a small coaster to take home. This class is suitable for sewing beginners. Materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring two contrasting -shirts to cut up.
Fairfax Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Workshop: Basics of Mending and Patching by Hand
This is an introductory class on the basics of clothing repair, focusing on non-stretch woven fabrics. We will go over selection of materials, hand sewing techniques, and multiple ways to sew a patch with a decorative flair. No prior sewing experience necessary! Participants are welcome to bring a damaged garment to work on, but samples and fabric to work with will also be provided.
Instructor: Laina Torres
Soldering 101: Electrical Connections
Come learn the basics of how to make electrical connections, and how to solder! Electrical soldering is a crucial skill for repairing electrical components and can save you money and help keep e-waste out of landfills. We will cover safety, electricity basics, supplies, and best practices. All materials will be provided.
Instructor: Elliot Donlon
Workshop: Weaving with Fabric Scraps
Come learn the basics of weaving on a simple loom made from upcycled retail signage! You’ll learn how to set up your loom, how to cut continuous strips from fabric scraps of any size or shape, and the basics of how to weave! All materials are included and you'll will get to take your loom and project home with you.
Instructor: Emily Robinson
Workshop: Lamp Repair 101
Come learn the basics of lamp repair! We will cover safety and how to disassemble and reassemble (repair) a standard table or floor lamp with a standard size bulb, including troubleshooting the most common lamp issues. An example lamp will be provided, but if you have a broken lamp, bring it to work on! All other needed materials will also be provided.
Marin City Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Workshop: Basics of Mending and Patching by Hand
This is an introductory class on the basics of clothing repair, focusing on non-stretch woven fabrics. We will go over selection of materials, hand sewing techniques, and multiple ways to sew a patch with a decorative flair. No prior sewing experience necessary! Participants are welcome to bring a damaged garment to work on, but samples and fabric to work with will also be provided.
Instructor: Laina Torres
Volunteer Appreciation Pizza Party
We couldn't do what we do without you! We would like to show (a fraction!) of our appreciation by throwing you a little pizza party at the Reuse Hub! There will be food and cold drinks and a chance to mingle with fellow volunteers.
The Revolutionary Act of Repair: A Conversation Hosted by KALW
KALW hosts a conversation and hands-on experience about how and why to repair as a way to extend the life and usefulness of our things.
What is the true value – and cost – of our possessions? Join KALW for a conversation about the merits of mending and rewards of repair. You’ll hear from Bay Area organizations that are helping extend the lives of our goods by supporting their reuse and repair — all while fighting waste and sharing skills.
Plus: Do you have a piece of apparel that needs mending? A lamp that’s on the fritz? We’ll have a team of repairers on hand who can help with small sewing or lamp repairs. Just let us know in your RSVP.
Creative Reuse Centers Roundtable - Q3 2026
Join us on August 4th at 10am PST / 1pm EST for a virtual Creative Reuse Center Roundtable facilitated by Reuse Alliance. Connect with and learn from other Creative Reuse Centers across the country.
Because reuse is stronger together.
Back to School Swap
Get ready for the new school year without breaking the bank! Is your student in need of school supplies, children’s clothing, craft materials, or other classroom essentials? Join us for a Back to School Swap at the Reuse Hub!
Do you have items that you’d like to share? Bring your donations and give them a second life by helping another student get ready for school. By swapping instead of shopping this back-to-school season, you’ll save money, reduce waste, and support your community!
Soldering 101: Electrical Connections
Come learn the basics of how to make electrical connections, and how to solder! Electrical soldering is a crucial skill for repairing electrical components and can save you money and help keep e-waste out of landfills. We will cover safety, electricity basics, supplies, and best practices. All materials will be provided.
Workshop: Weaving with Fabric Scraps
Come learn the basics of weaving on a simple loom made from upcycled retail signage! You’ll learn how to set up your loom, how to cut continuous strips from fabric scraps of any size or shape, and the basics of how to weave! All materials are included and you'll will get to take your loom and project home with you.
Instructor: Emily Robinson
Workshop: Basics of Mending and Patching by Hand
This is an introductory class on the basics of clothing repair, focusing on non-stretch woven fabrics. We will go over selection of materials, hand sewing techniques, and multiple ways to sew a patch with a decorative flair. No prior sewing experience necessary! Participants are welcome to bring a damaged garment to work on, but samples and fabric to work with will also be provided.
Instructor: Laina Torres
Workshop: Hand Sewing Hexies with Scrap Fabric
Learn to transform small scraps of cloth into beautiful and useful pieced fabric in this beginner oriented 2 hour class. We'll cover what kinds of repurposed fabric work best for English Paper Piecing, how to prepare hexagonal paper templates and use them with our fabric scraps, and how to hand sew those hexagons together. Supplies will be provided, but if you have fabric scraps you want to use you're welcome to bring them.
Instructor: Soren Dawson
Workshop: Upcycled Fabric Beadmaking
Learn to make creative beads out of old papers and fabric scraps! Beads can be used for jewelry, embellishing clothing, and more. Learn the technique of creating a wrapped bead out of almost anything, no experience required. All materials provided, but feel free to bring your own fabric and paper scraps to experiment with!
Instructor: Rhonda Goodman
Workshop: Trash Printmaking
Learn the basics of printmaking using repurposed everyday materials and trash! In this 2 hour workshop, we will explore the fundamentals of monotype and relief printmaking and demonstrate how these techniques can easily be achieved at home with found materials. Participants will have access to a variety of supplies to create printed artwork on paper or textiles.
Instructor: Joanne Wang
Bike Repair 101: Brakes, Drivetrain, & Shifting
Come learn how to troubleshoot, adjust, repair and maintain bikes. We’ll cover basic mechanical techniques, wheels & tires, drivetrain, brakes and how it all works together. This workshop is for beginners, all you need is confidence and a little mechanical aptitude. We’ll provide tools, supplies and a lab bike we’ll work on.
This session will cover brakes, and drivetrain & shifting service.
This session will cover general mechanical techniques and concepts, frame and cockpit, tires and wheels.
Plastic Detox Documentary Screening + Panel Discussion
Don't want to watch it alone? Join us for a free community screening of The Plastic Detox.
When six couples struggling with infertility embark on a bold plastic detox it changes their lives forever. Join us at The Reuse Hub on June 27th at 5pm for a free screening of “The Plastic Detox” a new documentary that explains what microplastics and their chemicals are doing to our health + how we can take matters into our own hands.
Stay afterwards and get all your questions answered by the expert panel: Miriam Gordon (Story of Stuff), Laurel Standley (Environmental Chemist and Author) and Phoebe Schenker (Executive Director of The Reuse Alliance).
Workshop: Crochet Fabric Scrap Rugs
Discover how to transform old clothing and textiles into a one-of-a-kind scrap rug using cotton yarn and a crochet hook. In this two-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to make fabric yarn from secondhand materials and how to crochet around the fabric to bind it into a sturdy, finished rug. Bring your own textiles or select from our provided materials. Beginner crochet experience is helpful, but not required.
Soldering 101: Electrical Connections
Come learn the basics of how to make electrical connections, and how to solder! Electrical soldering is a crucial skill for repairing electrical components and can save you money and help keep e-waste out of landfills. We will cover safety, electricity basics, supplies, and best practices. All materials will be provided.
Workshop: Fabric Scrap Art
Use your itty bitty fabric scraps and a sewing machine to create new panels of fun, decorative fabric that you can use to make bags, trivets, and more. Some basic experience with a sewing machine is helpful, but sewing beginners are welcome. All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own scraps!
Sebastopol Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here
Corte Madera Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Workshop: Lamp Repair 101
Come learn the basics of lamp repair! We will cover safety and how to disassemble and reassemble (repair) a standard table or floor lamp with a standard size bulb, including troubleshooting the most common lamp issues. An example lamp will be provided, but if you have a broken lamp, bring it to work on! All other needed materials will also be provided.
San Anselmo Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here.
Workshop: Miniature Modding Wasteland Cars
Kitbashing is the process of taking different miniature sets, scraps and bits to build your own creations. This class will be themed around taking matchbox cars and turning them into mad-max style wasteland vehicles! This is a creative social gathering in which to design your own project with facilitator support. Base cars and all additional modding materials will be provided, but feel free to bring any special materials you wish to include in your creations.
Sonoma Repair Fair
Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair?
Bring it to the Repair Fair!
Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed and participate as much as you’d like!
Find all the details and link to register or volunteer here
Container Swap + Refill Demo
Have some unused jars, boxes, or other containers that are too nice to get rid of? Looking for just the right container for something? Come to our container swap and refill event! Bring, clean, dry containers to trade, and learn how to upcycle, decorate, and label them! Intimidated by refills? Refill Mercantile will be on hand demonstrating with epsom salt (perfect for Mother’s Day gifting!) along with Oliver’s Market answering all your bulk aisle questions.