Craft Swap Fall 2025 - Hosted by White Pine Books

The folks of White Pine Books will be hosting a Craft Swap event at the White Pine Community Center (1820 Maple St, White Pine, TN) on Saturday September 27, from 12pm to 4pm*.

Have a stash of art and craft supplies that might have gotten a bit out of control? Help support the community and encourage sustainable practice of your favorite hobbies!

Bring your new or gently used art/craft supplies to the Community Center in White Pine on Saturday September 27, between 12pm-4pm* and swap them for something new to you!

Can’t make it the day of the swap but still want to donate your materials? You can drop off your items at White Pine Books (during normal business hours) the week of the event, Sunday September 21 - Friday September 26. You may also bring items directly to the Community Center the day of, Saturday September 27, starting at 11am.

Those who bring or drop off items to swap will get first picks! The swap will be open exclusively to those who brought items (along with up to three guests) for the first hour, from 12pm to 1pm.

No items to bring? No problem! You are still more than invited to join us from 1pm-4pm and “shop” the supplies! Pick up a new hobby without the fear of spending a ton on supplies before you even know if you’ll enjoy it.

We won't be putting a value on any of the craft supplies submitted (we simply won't have the resources if we get a lot in). Everyone is free to take what they need. We only ask that, in the spirit of the event and sustainability, you only take what you'll use and leave plenty for other makers. If you'd like to coordinate specific swaps with other makers ahead of time, feel free to do so on our Facebook event page or elsewhere! If you have expensive items that you're considering bringing to the swap, please keep this in mind!

Want to learn more about the crafts you're interested in and put those new-to-you supplies to use? We'll be giving everyone who attends a 25% off coupon for White Pine Books that's good for the day of the swap!

Rules for donations:

• Arts and crafts materials only
• Must be fit for reuse (new or gently used, not expired)
• Must be small enough to fit in your car
• If in doubt, ask yourself: Would I give this to my best friend?
• If you would like any items that you brought (including tubs/boxes) back after the swap, you must be present at the event by 4pm on September 27. Any items that are not taken will be either donated, recycled, or stored for the next swap event.

ACCEPTED MATERIALS:

ART SUPPLIES

• Drawing materials
• Sculpting materials
• Printmaking items
• Fine art
• Art paper
• Paints
• Easels
• Colored pencils

BOOKS & MAGS

• Art magazines
• Comic books
• Fashion
• Photography
• Vintage

CRAFT SUPPLIES

• Googly/safety eyes
• Feathers
• Popsicle sticks
• Playing cards
• Glitter
• Bells
• Marbles/glass stones
• Shells
• Felt/craft foam

FABRIC

• At least 1/4 yard: no holes, stains, mildew, odors
• Fat Quarters
• Quilting materials
• **Sorry, no scraps**

HOME

• Containers
• Frames
• Small decor (no pillows or curtains, etc)
• Unused/ gently used gift tissue
• Vintage decor
• Vintage linens

JEWELRY & BEADS

• All types of beads
• Findings
• Jewelry making tools
• Cording (leather, elastic)
• Costume jewelry
• Vintage jewelry and pins

KIDS CRAFTS

• Crayons
• Coloring books
• Craft kits
• Craft supplies
• Paints

STATIONARY & OFFICE

• Scissors
• Rubber bands
• Binder clips
• Hole punches
• Paper clips
• Tape
• Journals
• Card stock
• Copy paper
• Construction paper
• Lined and graph paper

SCRAPBOOKING & PAPER CRAFT

• Stickers
• Scrapbooking paper
• Embellishments
• Paper punches
• Cutters
• Rubber stamps
• Ink pads
• Sheet music
• Maps
• Calendars
• Postage stamps
• Postcards
• Vintage ephemera
• Vintage photos and slides
• Quilling supplies

SEWING NOTIONS

• Zippers
• Snaps
• Velcro
• Bias tape
• Patterns
• Ribbon
• Thread
• Bobbins
• Pins
• Pin cushions
• Elastic
• Fabric scissors

VINTAGE

• Ephemera
• Photographs
• Postcards
• Magazines
• Newspapers
• Cameras
• Art equipment
• Containers

YARN & FIBER ARTS

• Yarn and fibers (Not tangled, please)
• Knitting needles
• Crochet and latch hooks
• Weaving looms and tools
• Embroidery hoops
• Needles
• Thread
• Macrame/jute cord
• Fiber craft accessories/notions

The following are materials we will NOT ACCEPT:

• Dirty/dusty/mildewed items
• Furniture
• Clothing
• Tile
• Building materials
• Computers/printers/TVs
• Electronics
• Appliances
• Spray paint
• Baskets
• Binders
• CDs
• Fake plants/silk flowers
• RX bottles
• Stained fabric or other items
• Paper scraps/offcuts

*The Craft Swap Event is open and free to everyone! HOWEVER, please note that those who bring/dropped off items will have exclusive access to the event for the first hour, from 12pm to 1pm. After that, from 1pm-4pm, everyone is welcome to join and “shop!”

Also check out other Arts events in White Pine, Fine Arts events in White Pine, Kids events & activities in White Pine.