Come spring 2026, West Asheville will be home to ReMix It, a new creative reuse center that's here to support sustainable creation and lower the barrier of entry to making art.

Founder and Executive Director Amanda Wilde had long envisioned a creative reuse store and makerspace in Asheville. When Joann Fabrics and Cheap Joe's Art Stuff announced closures last year, she got to work filling the creative void. In case you missed it, local artist Phillip DeAngelo has since opened Asheville Art Supply in the Cheap Joe's space.

Crafting a home

The brick and mortar will essentially serve as a thrift store for art supplies and recycled materials, offering new and used high-quality tools at affordable prices. The model has taken off across the country, with stores like Remnants Thrift & Sew in Mars Hill and ReCraft in Greenville.

More details about the shop's location will be shared soon, but to bring the center to life with a fully staffed makerspace, workshop, and retail space, the nonprofit is beginning a $50,000 fundraising campaign. You can help "fuel the ReMix" by donating online. If you have materials to donate, you can bring them to ReMix It's booth at Asheville Greenworks' upcoming Hard 2 Recycle events — see what items can and can't be accepted.

Help paint the picture

There are a couple more ways to get in on the artistic action. ReMix it will be set up at UNC Asheville's Greenfest for a Postcard Party this Saturday, Oct. 18 from 3 to 5 p.m., giving you the means to make a message for a friend out of recycled materials.

Plus, the nonprofit will host a scrap paper journals workshop for kids at Pack Memorial Library on Wednesday, Nov. 19.