Shared

Creative Community

A creative community of makers and artists.

Creating community by making, learning, upcycling, and connecting with others.

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Get Creative with Us

  • Virtual Workshops

    Monthly workshops you can join remotely. Supplies are mailed in advance and we craft together live with instruction, expert tips, and creative mojo. Recordings are available afterward for those not able to join live or to rewatch as needed.

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  • Private Workshops

    We come to you with all the supplies and extra goodies for a personalized 90-minute crafting session. Pick your project, customize your experience, and we will treat your group to a memorable, unique creativity boost.

    (Available in DMV region only.)

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  • Crafting Retreats

    Weekend getaways filled with crafting activities! All inclusive retreats providing craft supplies and tools for a weekend full of projects, food, drink, and lodging at beautiful airbnbs in the DC region.

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  • Membership

    Members get exclusive perks like behind-the-scenes access to resources like our pattern downloads, virtual workshop recordings, discounts, and first dibs sign up for events!

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  • Community Events

    Community building is central to the work Shared does. Donations and sales fund our participation at these public events. Shared hosts, and volunteers at, creative events on a rolling basis. From the World’s Largest Craft Club and crafting with seniors to mending labs run by Montgomery County, we’re out there engaging and connecting others.

    Browse our calendar for all events

  • Virtual Show & Tell

    A spin on Open Mic nights, our virtual show & tell offers an inclusive and accessible platform to share creative works with others.

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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Virtual

    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

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Lumibricks
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Cricut
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Upcoming Events

  • A wooden table with art supplies, notebooks, a mug of coffee, a glass French press, and a person sketching in a notebook near a window.

    Weekly Craft-a-long

    Every Wednesday 4:30-7:00 PM Eastern, virtual

    Our weekly free virtual crafting session

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  • Show & Tell

    First Friday of Each Month from 7 pm - 9 pm, virtual

    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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  • Beaded Plant Workshop

    July 11 from 1 pm - 2 pm, virtual

    Make a forever plant with beads and wire! This simple craft will add instant charm wherever you hang it.

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  • Summer Fun Kinusaiga Workshop

    July 18 from 1 pm - 2:30 pm, virtual

    Our virtual workshop will have you starting the summer fun from the comfort of home! Pick from one of 5 designs and craft along with us.

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  • Fabric sunflower art collage

    Sunflower Kinusaiga Virtual Workshop

    Aug 1 from 1 pm - 2:30 pm, virtual

    In our Kinusaiga Workshop we will learn this stunning, little-known art form which gives scrap fabric a whole new life. Our summer workshop will feature a sunflower design.

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Who we are

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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

  • 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)

  • 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

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