Milford Makes Creative Reuse Pop-Up at Firehouse Gallery

Milford Makes will transform the Firehouse Gallery into a Mini Creative Reuse Center and Makerspace for a weekend of shopping, workshops, and hands-on creativity from Friday, September 25, through Sunday, September 27. The pop-up will offer donated art and craft supplies, fabric, yarn, paper, tools, and other creative materials while providing a preview of Milford Makes’ vision for a permanent creative reuse center in the community.

The weekend begins with a Preview Night on Friday from 5 to 8 pm. Advance tickets are $5, or $8 at the door, and give visitors an opportunity to browse the materials before the pop-up opens to the public. Advance tickets are limited, and door admission is available as space permits.

On Saturday, the Pop-Up Shop will be open from 10 am to 5 pm. Children can take part in a free Kids’ Bug Collage Workshop from 11 am to noon, creating colorful paper bugs with donated and reused materials. Space is limited to 15 children, and advance registration is required, with a parent or adult caregiver required to remain with participating children. Adults can explore the traditional Japanese stitching technique of Sashiko during a workshop from 2 to 4 pm. Registration and a workshop fee are required.

The Pop-Up Shop returns Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm for a final opportunity to browse the available materials. From noon to 2 pm, local makers can bring their own projects to the regular Makers Meet Up, work alongside others, share ideas, and connect with fellow creatives.

The Milford Makes Creative Reuse Pop-Up will take place at the Firehouse Gallery in Milford, CT. The weekend is part of Milford Makes’ long-term effort to establish a permanent Makerspace and Creative Reuse Center where affordable creative materials can find a second life and people of all ages can learn, make, and connect. The complete schedule, workshop registration, and Preview Night tickets are available at the Milford Makes website.