Shared
Creative Community
A creative community of makers and artists.
Creating community by making, learning, upcycling, and connecting with others.
What do you enjoy making?
From crochet to woodworking, hobbies enrich our lives. Work with others on the things that bring you joy in a welcoming environment. Shared provides the Skills, Supplies, and Spaces to foster community while creating.
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Connect with those experienced in a craft or skill you want to learn more about.
Workshops: Virtual, in person, and our brand new crafting retreats!
Tutorials: Our social media posts cover all sorts of skills, tips, and share excellent tutorials from a wide range of makers and artists. We also have a growing library of instructions and resources for members.
Guides: Support from experienced makers, from tips to problem solving, available in all our workshops, TikTok live sessions, or even 1:1 coaching.
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Reuse is an integral part of our work. Pooled resources allow for greater access, reduce waste, and prompt creative exploration with what’s at hand instead of purchasing new. All of our workshops use at least some scrap and donated materials!
Equipment: The core essentials for many hobbies. We accept second hand donations and put them to use in our workshops, and eventually will have these available in a coworking space in Germantown, MD. Sewing machines, power tools, easels, and more.
Tools: From our bins of crochet hooks and jars of paint brushes to rulers and cutting mats, we provide what you need to create your unique, brilliant work. With our affiliates, we also seek out, test, and connect you with some of our favorite brands and items, often with discounts!
Materials: Bring your own or use salvage, scrap, and donated goods.
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Virtual
General working sessions with others in our weekly Craft a long
Project workshops run by Shared or one of our favorite small businesses like Boho Bee Company
Open Mic! Showcase your work in our virtual open mic live or send in advance.
In person
Private workshops where we bring all the supplies and instruction to you! An excellent option for get togethers with friends or family, for teambuilding at work, or your next book club meet up.
Crafting retreats for the perfect weekend getaway
(Still to Come)
Coworking and creative reuse center
Single day drop in or membership
Solo work or crafting sessions with others
Shared equipment or your own
Reserved studio space or common space
Self paced or guided
In person or online
Affiliate Shops
Shop these small businesses with our Shared affiliate links for special discounts, and to raise money! Shared earns a small commission when you shop using these affiliate links and our codes.
Take a look at our recommendation lists on our Bookshop.org shop
Use promo code SHAREDINC to save 15% at checkout
Upcoming Events
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Weekly Craft-a-long
Every Wednesday 4:30-7:00 PM Eastern
Our weekly free virtual crafting session
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DIY Beeswax Wrap Workshop (April)
Boho Bee Company will walk you through all the steps to make your own reusable beeswax food wraps. Info at bohobeecompany.com/classes.
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Paper Collage Workshop
We use scrap paper and templates to make beautiful stained glass style collages or those using silhouettes to make a distinctive image.
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Show & Tell
Our monthly Show & Tell is a spin on an open mic. In addition to sharing live, you can send things in advance!
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Bookmark Workshop
Use paper scraps to decorate your own bookshelf bookmarks, stylized and detailed to reflect your interests, reading lists, or personal design.
Who we are
At Shared, we form inclusive communities to share skills, create in the company of others, and foster growth while using shared resources and reducing waste.
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
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Share your resources
Our workshop is built by the community. Donated supplies, equipment, time and talents, it is all welcome and appreciated.
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We’ll take what you’ve got! Some common donations are:
Yarn
Fabric
Wood
Paper
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If it works, we’ll put it to good use. Commonly donated tools are:
Scissors
Crafting knives
Hand tools (screwdrivers, pliers, hammers)
Sculpting/modeling tools
Power tools (drills, sanders)
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Have something that you just know others could put to good use, but you don’t know where to send it? Ask us! We accept equipment donations and can even arrange pickup.
Lighting, tripods, backdrops
Sewing machines
Easels
Pottery wheels, kilns
3D printers
Cricut makers
Contact Us
Interested in working together? Fill out some info and we will be in touch shortly. We can’t wait to hear from you!