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SMH x Cut Out Club: Art Supply Swap!

  • The Create Place 29 Old Ford Road London, England, E2 9PL United Kingdom (map)

Buy new art supplies in this economy?! We'll do you one better!

For just £2 entry, you could bag yourself a whole stash of new art supplies. Whether you have something to contribute or not, we will be offering up surplus art supplies from @st.margarets.house as well as from @cut.out.club’s own personal collection for you to pick and choose from on the day.

This event is for you if:

✴️ you have quality art supplies gathering dust (we totally do)

✴️ you are an arts student, low-income, or emerging artist

✴️ you are on a tight budget but want to have access to art supplies

✴️ you are looking for art supplies for an upcoming or current project

✴️ you want to explore your creative side without financial risk

✴️ you care about circular economy and affordability in the art world

✴️ you are curious to learn more about art and art supplies

✴️ you want to network with like-minded supply-hunting creatives!

✴️ you love a good thrifting sesh, especially for art supplies 😉


We do want:

✔️ quality art supplies in good/useable condition

✔️ reusable bags to help people transport their new supplies

✔️ stationary (pens, pencils, drawing utensils e.g. charcoal)

✔️ tubes and bottles of paint, brushes, canvases and easels

✔️ clay, varnish, pottery tools and materials

✔️ art books, magazines, collage cuttings, paper

✔️ sketchbooks, drawing pads, notebooks, labels

✔️ beads, wire, and other jewellery-making supplies

✔️ textiles (e.g. wool, yarn, felt, fabric scraps, needles)


We don't want:

❌ broken, damaged, crusty or dried out art supplies

❌ toxic chemicals or products containing harmful substances

❌ sharp or dangerous tools and/or materials

❌ oversized objects that can't be carried by hand

❌ any trash, rubbish, or empty containers

Drop in on Wednesday 27th March at any time between 11am-2pm

Venue Access:

We are happy provide a free PA ticket for anyone with access requirements. If you require a PA ticket please call us on 020 8980 2092 and we’ll discuss your requirements and arrange a free ticket for your PA.

The Create Place

Step-free access to main space

Fixed hearing loop system

Nearest accessible toilet: 15B Resource Centre

Chair size: 45cm wide x 52cm deep


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