Work and Play

Work and Play Scrapstore, South London. Based in Tooting, we collect surplus/waste materials for our members to reuse for arts, crafts and creative play.

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SUPPLIES GALORE! COME SEE WHAT'S IN STORE!
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Available to all for an affordable annual membership - prices start at just £30! 🤯😮😍

Last year, one member managed to collect £2495 worth of materials - with value like that why wouldn't you sign up!? ✒💷👛

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@tttooting @tootingnewsie @weareBATCA @WoodfieldPav @TPSparents @MakeTooting @TootingLibrary @RestartProject @SproutArts What a great initiative. Reducing waste!

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Look out for our fundraising stall this Saturday June 17th at the Makers & Vintage Market, 11-4pm inside the community hall at St Bonniface Church, SW17 9PG. Lots of beautiful hand-made goods and arts and crafts materials.

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Scrapstore is joining a Q & A panel at the Wandsworth Sustainability Partnership on June 6th to talk about how we are engaged with other circular economy organisations to help make a difference on climate change. Find out more here: https://t.co/sxgm4cwWzA. #circulareconomy

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Scrapstore is running its Hazelfest festival on Sunday June 25th, 2-5pm: a free afternoon of fun for all with puppet/jewellery making, facepainting, drummers, storytellers, football coaching by AFC Wimbledon and more. On the green at Hazelhurst Estate, Blackshaw Rd, Tooting.

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Calling all knitters. We need you!
Beat the energy crisis this winter and help those most in need by knitting squares to make into cosy blankets.
We are offering free double-ply knitting wool to collect from Scrapstore; all you have to do is the knitting, into six-inch-squares.

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Getting ready for THE BIG DAY! This is one of the smallest streets in #Wandsworth but very few have a bigger history 🐴🌼☘️🐴🌼☘️ #ThePeopleOfWardleyStreet TOMORROW Guided Walk 12pm Plaque Unveiling Ceremony 2pm History Talk with Dr Anna Hoare 245pm https://t.co/TaeBCXrS32

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Scrapstore is a fantastic treasure trove presenting waste and surplus goods as arts and craft materials to inspire creativity.
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COUNTDOWN TO HAZELFEST! - https://t.co/szeoCJiNES

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Just posted a photo @ Work and Play Scrapstore - South London https://t.co/4TQkv3PxQ5

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COTTON TWILL BAG 🧵🧶

This beautiful Cotton Twill bag was made by our unbelievably talented member Marcia using Scrapstore materials!

Another example of our #reducereuserecycle♻️ ethos!

Have you got any scrapstore creations you'd like to share? Just send us a DM!

[Work and Play @WorknPlaySouth]

TASSEL EARRINGS! 👂👂👂💍💍💍

Our amazing volunteer Emma made these spectacular earrings out of leather samples from the Scrapstore!

Another amazing upcycling creation!👏👏👏

Come in store, grab some samples and try it yourself!

#workandplayscrapstore #homemadeearrings

[Work and Play @WorknPlaySouth]

STONE AGE CAVE CREATIONS!

Absolutely fantastic having Vanessa from Smallwood Primary down last week to collect polystyrene materials for her pupils stone age project!

We can't wait to see the finished works!!

Make sure to pay us a visit for all your arts and craft supplies!!

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CHAIR UPCYCLE: MAKE SURE IT STANDS OUT BEFORE PEOPLE SIT DOWN!

Look at this amazing upcycle by one of our talented and dedicated volunteers.

Using some colourful scrapstore fabric they have recovered this chair, allowing it to really stand out and brighten up the space! 🪑🌞

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HAPPY MEMBERS! 😊

Here we have Armi and Vanessa from their respective workshops and schools who managed to pick up some great hauls on Tuesday!

Our members often save hundreds of pounds in a single visit! 💷

HAVE YOU TOLD YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT US?
NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME!

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GUSTAV'S TIME TRAVELLING TREASURE HUNT!

So much excitement in store last week when Kat, "Me" and Anna came in to collect parts for their project - Gustav's Time Travelling Treasure Hunt - run on behalf of @Stanley_Arts

We can't wait to see the final result!

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SUMMER IS UPON US!

Tabor came in store to pick up some quality fabrics to make summer clothes!

Great idea and perfect example of the scrapstore ethos! #makingsomethingoutofnothing

Why don't you do the same?

#workandplayscrapstore #scrapstoresuk #summerclothes

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MAKE OLD NEWS NEW AGAIN!

Have you seen our collection of old 70s/80s magazines!

Perfect for collages, students or for a glimpse into history!

#workandplayscrapstore #scrapstoresuk #oldmagazines #oldmagazinesarecool #livinghistory #collageartists #magazineart #theobserver

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GIANT GEOMETRY SET!

Probably a bit too big to fit in your pencil case!

But they are perfect for teacher looking to decorate their class or make Maths a bit more fun!

Ready to pick up from the Scrapstore!

#workandplayscrapstore #geometryset #giantstationery
#makingmathsfun

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FRESH FAUX FLOWERS! 🌻🌹🌼🌸🌷💐

Last week, you guys absolutely loved the faux flowers on our Donations table!

So much so we've had to restock!

If you think some Lily of the Valley/Tulips would be a nice addition at home, come and pick some up tomorrow before they're gone!