Affordable art supplies, endless creativity, and a greener planet—all in one place.
Gently used art and craft materials sold at affordable prices, including paint, yarn, fabric, and tools.
Accept donations of unused or leftover art supplies to support sustainability and community reuse.
Hosts seasonal sales and pop-up events, like the annual botanical gardens sale, with expanded selections.
Promotes environmental responsibility by offering secondhand supplies to reduce waste and carbon footprint.
A nonprofit store where purchases support local arts education and creative reuse initiatives.
I love visiting Spare Parts to find secondhand craft supplies. I'm able to buy significantly more than at a regular chain hobby store for 1/4 of the price and feel good about contributing to a local shop while reducing my environmental footprint.
Thoroughly enjoyed their big sale at the botanical gardens this year. The shop is small but it seems like everybody in there found something. It's a beautiful organization. Doing good work. If you're an artist and you have anything left over or you're not using anymore, please consider donating to them. Look into their cause. There was a few other people shopping and it was like focused shopping. In the sewing patterns for instance there was someone going through them like an archeologist on the trail of lost treasure. Don't be in a hurry. You will want to spend some quality time here!
I really enjoying looking at everything here. It was well organized and prices were reasonable. I'll definitely return. I got to donate a small box of stuff, which is great.
Need a tiny bit of paint but don’t want to buy a whole tube? How about some magazines to cut up and collage? Looking for gift wrap, yarn, or scrapbooking stuff but don’t want to pay outrageous prices at the big craft stores?? Then Spare Parts is the place for you! They have everything you could need, all gently used and donated, for affordable crafting! This shop is the perfect place to go for that one paintbrush you need but don’t want to buy a whole set to get or for a used sewing machine when you want to start a new hobby but don’t want to pay out the ear. Love love love. You never know what you’re going to find!
Great place to shop for used arts an crafts, I went for the fist time and I love it! Place is small so there is a limit of people in the store, but I didn't mind waiting in line. Very clean and organized, staff is very nice an helpful. The prices are perfect a steal. I paid $27 and walked out with two full bags, I got a little of everything. Check it out.
Spare Parts Center for Creative Reuse is a beloved San Antonio nonprofit that transforms donated art and craft materials into affordable treasures for artists, hobbyists, and educators. We offer a carefully curated selection of gently used supplies—from paint and yarn to sewing machines and magazines—at budget-friendly prices. Our mission is to promote sustainability by diverting materials from landfills while making creativity accessible to all. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, you'll find inspiration and unbeatable value in our organized, welcoming shop.
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