Second Use invites you to join us for the opening our April Artisan Pop Up featuring the work of iron worker and furniture repurposer, Marisol Ricardo on Saturday, May 11th from 4-6 at our Seattle store!

A long time friend of Second Use, Marisol makes furniture with salvaged materials that she collects from job sites, garage sales, and Second Use. Her love for iron work began after watching her grandfather, a blacksmith, create beautiful railings, gates, and arches by hand. She believes that art makes us better humans and creates work because she enjoys the process and likes to craft something she can share with others. Her use of second hand materials allows her to be constantly learning and creating a connection between her imagination and creativity.

Second Use invites you to join us for the opening our April Artisan Pop Up featuring the work of SODO based design and furniture studio SML on Saturday, April 13 from 4-6 at our Seattle store!

View the collection online now.

SML hand crafts heirloom furniture and houseware pieces using precious materials inspired by city and nature. They use woods that are native to the PNW and turn them into home statement pieces you can cherish forever. They make all of their goods by combining classic woodworking skills with modern tools like laser cutting.

Many of their smaller pieces are created with offcuts leftover from larger furniture pieces. These up-cycled material pieces will be featured at the pop up.

Get first dibs on the collection as well as the opportunity to meet the artisans by joining us for the opening. Items will be listed in our online inventory the following day.

Interested in having your own pop up? Apply online here.

Popularized at our annual Fall Fest, live screen printing has become a part of Second Use culture and it’s about time we give it its own event! The store will also stay open an extra hour, so you can peruse our selection of salvage at your leisure.

Guests will have their choice of 4 different designs and are invited to bring their own tees or purchase one while supplies last for just $5.

What: Screen Printing Happy Hour

When: Wednesday, June 13th from 5-7 PM

Where: Second Use Seattle (3223 6th Ave S. Seattle, WA 98134)

Cost: FREE

RSVP: Email maryanne@seconduse.com so we make sure we have enough supplies to go around!

Designs and ink colors are displayed below so you can anticipate your options! 

Scott also made this wonderful chair from reclaimed material!

Thanks for sharing, Scott! If you’ve got pictures of projects you’ve used 2U materials in, send them our way! Email us at customerprojects@seconduse.com for a chance to be featured on our blog and receive $5 in store credit.

Held in conjunction with our Second Use Fall Fest, the market will feature the work of 30+ local artists and craftsmen that work with reclaimed materials alongside a parade of festive food, a beer garden, family friendly games, an Art & Design Competition, and our largest sale of the year.

We are currently accepting applications for vendors at:www.seconduseevents.com through August 13th.

Questions? Check out our FAQ! Still have questions? Send us an email at: events@seconduse.com

THE CHALLENGE: Integrate at least one vintage beer bottle into a work of art or design piece.

ENTRY: Vintage beer bottles sourced from the old FX McRory’s in Pioneer Square are available at Second Use in a range of sizes. The small entry fee of $5 covers your first (3) bottles. Additional bottles can be purchased for just $2/each.

DEADLINE: Submissions must be delivered to Second Use by Monday, September 11th.

JUDGING: Submissions will be judged by the public at our Annual Fall Fest on Saturday, September 16th from 12-6 at the Second Use Store. 8 prizes will be awarded!

PRIZE LEVELS:

• Best In Show
  • 1st Place: $150 Store Credit + Second Use Swag Bag
  • 2nd Place: $100 Store Credit + Second Use Swag Bag
  • 3rd Place: $50 Store Credit + Second Use Swag Bag

• Honorable Mentions
  • Most Creative: $25 Store Credit + Second Use Swag Bag
  • Most Outrageous: $25 Store Credit + Second Use Swag Bag
  • Most Practical: $25 Store Credit + Second Use Swag Bag
  • Most Ambitious: $25 Store Credit + Second Use Swag Bag
  • Best Craftsmanship: $25 Store Credit + Second Use Swag Bag

CONTACT: Questions? Email maryanne@seconduse.com or give us a ring at 206-763-6929

]]> https://www.seconduse.com/2016/07/call-for-vendors-the-handmade-reclaimed-market/ Thu, 14 Jul 2016 20:27:34 +0000 http://seconduse.com/?p=2902010 Second Use’s Handmade & Reclaimed Market is a mere two months away and we are currently accepting applications for vendors!

Held in conjunction with our Annual Fall Fest, the market will feature the work of 30+ local artists and craftsmen alongside a parade of festive food, a beer garden, family friendly games, an Art & Design Competition, and our largest sale of the year.

Artists are required to use reclaimed, upcycled, or recycled material in the work they sell at the event. Applications and more information are available at: www.seconduseevents.com

The firm application deadline is August 14th at midnight. Spread the word and don’t hesitate to contact us with questions.

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