SCRAP-SF

05/23/2026

“Mad que nada” translates to “but that is nothing” in Brazilian Portuguese. In conversation it is used to say “no way”.

You mean everything at scrap is donated?
No way.
You mean everything I got will only cost $5?
But that is nothing.

That’s

05/20/2026

More daylight = more time for making stuff. ☀️✂️ Swing by SCRAP for all the supplies for all your summer projects—at prices that make every weird & wonderful idea possible, while keeping materials out of landfill. ♻️✨

05/16/2026

You won’t always find what you’re looking for but you will always find inspiration

05/14/2026

We are bowled over, some of these donations make us real basket-cases

05/12/2026

Don’t miss out—our May Free Teacher Workshop is coming up this Thursday!! Join Maia Scott in infusing creative reuse with performance and spacial exploration

This workshop is open to all teachers: museum educators, private and public schools teachers, after school and summer camp teachers, and more!

Get hands-on ideas for props, tools & interactive experiences that spark genuine student discovery!

05/09/2026

In the practice of perfume-making a foul-note is used intentionally to provide an entourage effect to the otherwise more pleasant scents.
In music: same.
In movies: same.
In SCRAP: variety is the spice of life

05/09/2026

Announcing Embroidery Extravaganza! This May, SCRAP is partnering with our Bayview neighbors & friends at Cafe Alma to host a new workshop series celebrating embroidery traditions from around the world.

Each workshop offers a chance to learn foundational sewing skills, and a hand-on exploration of culture and craft in community.

✨ SCRAP Workshops at Cafe Alma
📍 888 Innes Ave, SF, CA - 94124
🔗Workshop links in bio. Register via Eventbrite.

Come stitch with us in the Bayview:
🪡 Sat, May 16 — Decorative Sashiko with Lisa Solomon
🪡 Thurs, May 21 — Chain Stitch through Latin America with Lucy Ornelas
🪡 Fri, May 22 — Appliqué: Sewing Seeds with Aki Yoshie & Kate Vadasz
🪡 Fri, May 29 — Tatreez Circle with Jackie Romero

05/07/2026

Music Salon Pop-Up opens tomorrow 🎶 Filled with all things musical (& music-adjacent) we’ve been collecting along the way: think vintage and handmade instruments, sheet music, small curiosities, art, and yes… so many accordions.

It’s a full SCRAP-style ensemble, and you’re sure to find something that hits the right note.

📍 May Pop-Up in the SCRAP Workshop
🗓️ Thurs, May 9 – Sun, May 12
⏰ 10am–6pm

05/05/2026

🎭 Join our FREE teacher workshop and learn how to bring a little performance art into your classroom: L*E*A*R*N—Let’s Explore Artful Reenactment Now.

Step into the role of artist, actor, and storyteller—and transform everyday lessons into immersive, interactive experiences ✨

Grounded in Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and led by , this workshop is all about making learning more accessible, engaging, and joyful—for you and your students.

📅 Thursday, May 14
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍At the SCRAP workshop: 2150 Newcomb Ave, SF, CA - 94124

✨ $25 in free materials for all teachers
📚 Counts toward Prop G Hours
🎟️ Free (with $5 refundable registration fee—cancel 48 hrs ahead if needed)

05/02/2026

We might never be royal but we’ll always be