A Guide to Material Donations
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All donations must be clean:
Free of human/animal hair, dirt, mold, debris
No water damaged items
Free of smoke, perfume or musty smells.
Donations should be contained in a clean box or bag[s].
We LOVE when items have been pre-tested and sorted neatly! If possible, try to sort your smaller, loose items into separate baggies or with rubber bands. -
Paint + Paint Materials - Acrylic, oil, watercolor, gouache, tempera, enamel, encaustic, window paint, window paint markers, chalkboard paint, paint mediums, palettes, easels, painting tools, canvas, stretcher frames, loose canvas
Containers - Clean glass mason jars, pencil cases/boxes, art tackle boxes, cigar boxes, gift boxes, wooden boxes, storage containers
Natural - Driftwood, seashells, leather, twine, hemp cord, raffia, dried flowers, dried beans
Beads- All types of beads, clasps, ear wires, metal jewelry findings, jewelry cord and wire, gems, raw stones, jewelry making tools and supplies, costume jewelry
Tools - Wire cutters, jewelry tools, punches, awls, rotary cutters, scissors, X-acto knives, box cutters, replacement blades, glass cutting tools, heat guns, glue guns, pottery tools, carving tools, linoleum cutters
Adhesives + Solvents - Glue sticks, Elmer’s glue, rubber cement, PVA, duct tape, scotch tape, masking tape, washi tape, spray paint, fixatives, turpentine, paint thinner
Drawing Materials - Pencils, colored pencils, charcoal, graphite, crayons, chalk pastels, oil pastels, conté, markers, pens, pen and ink supplies, sketchbooks, chalkboard markers, chalk
Textile - Fabric, yarn, needles, thread, thimbles, sewing notions, patches, fabric dyes, fabric paint, buttons, snaps, knitting needles, crochet hooks, punch needles, embroidery floss, cross stitch fabric, needlepoint materials
Craft - Faux flowers, stickers, sheet foam, small wooden shapes, glitter, scrapbook paper, scrapbooks, pipe cleaners, pom poms, sequins transfer paper, transfer letters and designs, stencils, unscented candles and wax, candle making supplies, craft kits, wreaths, wooden or metal letters and shapes, basket reed
Paper Goods + Books - Art papers of all types, colored paper, cardstock, construction paper, printer paper, collage cut outs, posters, prints, maps, art books, art + design magazines, National Geographic magazines, vintage postcards and cards, paper rolls, contact paper, wallpaper, wallpaper sample books
Industrial - Scrap wood, molds, metal sheets, aluminum parts, hinges, screws, paper core
Holiday + Party - wrapping paper, gift bags, decorations, string lights (only if they work), ribbon, tissue paper, crepe paper rolls, balloons (No helium balloons)
Miscellaneous - Art and gallery frames, mat board, woodblocks, typewriters, kilns, mailers, mailing tubes, sewing machines, looms, weaving frames -
Body products (lotions/lip gloss)
Broken clear frame glass
Clothing
Dried out paint
Egg cartons
Electronics
Floral Foam
Food containers + containers with labels
Furniture
Greeting cards with writing inside
Home goods
BasketsLiquor + wine bottles
Moulds
Packing peanuts
Shreds of fabric
Stuck-together paint brushes
Styrofoam
Toilet paper + paper towel tubes
Non art and craft related books
Scented candles or wax
Photo albums
Binders
At Sister Trillium, we take all sorts of material donations that can be reused or repurposed in a creative way. If you’re thinking about donating, please check out these examples of what we accept.
In the case that you have something not included on the list, just reach out and ask our friendly Donations Team!
Have a donation ready?
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If you have a single box or bag donation, you may walk-in during shop hours to have your donation assessed and received by our shop volunteer.
During closed hours, please do not dump your donation outside our doors. To arrange a drop-off appointment for larger donations or to donate outside of business hours, contact our Donations Coordinator. Thank you! -
Catherine Arnold, Donations Coordinator
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