Support the Swap

The Craft Supply Swap is a gift to our community.

The purpose of the swap is to connect artists, crafters, and makers in our community with unused supplies. Everything is free; there is no money exchanged. In-kind support is especially encouraged, though there are a needs for cash if you'd like to support the Swap that way. 

Ways to Support Beyond Swapping 🤲

In addition to participating in the swap, here are ways you can help make the next one happen! We expect to swap twice a year in the fall and spring, and have some other mini swap ideas in mind! We hope this gives folks something to look forward to and refresh their creative materials during the quieter winter season.

See something you like or have another idea? Contact Emily at craftsupplyswap@gmail.com. 

Promotion - Share the Swap! 📣

• Tell your friends! Share the website (www.craftsupplyswap.org), forward an email, share on social media.

• Hang posters and invite our communities! We can provide a printed poster or you can print a PDF to hang wherever you like!

Venue 🏛️

Our fall and spring swaps are hosted at Old Lumberyard in Livingston, Montana. 

Our swappers know the Old Lumberyard is a special gathering place bursting with creative, gracious, warm energy. The swap is usually scheduled around the winter and spring pop-up art shows hosted at Old Lumberyard, where you can find beautiful finished works by local and regional artists to take home. The Old Lumberyard is available to rent as a venue for private parties, company events, and special events. 💖💖💖

We also host pop-up swaps and love collaborating with creative folks to share supplies. We prefer ADA accessible spaces. We've popped up at:

• Fairy Village Supply Swap and Work Session (Wishberry Hollow) at Studio49

• Back-to-School Storage Shopping

• Bozeman Fashion Week at Studio Wheelhouse

Hands-on Help 🙋

Drop-offs, Swap Day, and Breakdown are the biggest needs for help at events. See our current needs at: Volunteer 

Materials and Supplies Distribution 💝

Does your program or group have a need for materials and supplies? All leftover items are stored for the next swap, donated, or recycled. Contact craftsupplyswap@gmail.com or fill out the Request Supplies form.