What we’re about
Creative Junk Therapy is a 501c3 non-profit creative reuse center in Brandon, Florida. Our mission is to promote creativity, environmental awareness, and community through reuse.
What We Do: We collect materials from local businesses and individuals and offer these reclaimed resources for educators, artists, makers, and students through a variety of opportunities.
Why We Do It: Creative Junk Therapy was created as a space for all people to find and enjoy their community through creativity. We promote creative expression, environmental awareness, and community engagement through education, reuse, and the arts.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Journals and Junk BitsCreative Junk Therapy, Brandon, FLUSD 24.00
Develop a journal step by step, page by page, bit by bit, in this ongoing Art or Junk Journal workshop.
Join Lori Clites in the ongoing adventures in Junk Journaling. She takes you through creating a cover, combining elements and crafting dimensional artistic pages with a multitude of materials and paint techniques. Whether your journal is to save memories, art or just for fun, this event is perfect for anyone looking to join others to explore art and journaling.
Cost $24 per person, all supplies included. Age 15+
Feel free to BYO embellishments for a personal touch. Creative Junk Therapy will have materials available for purchase. Bragging is encouraged because everyone needs a Tada! Bring your own creations to share with the groupRSVP on Meetup and ...
Sign Up HERE! - Mandala Dot MagnetsCreative Junk Therapy, Brandon, FLUSD 30.00
Unwind with patterns! This session we use dots to create a mandala pattern on magnets.
Love the shape and feel of mandalas, with their repeating patterns and circular designs, are not only visually appealing but also incredibly therapeutic. In this class, participants will explore the basic structure of mandalas, learn simple techniques to build patterns, and create their very own mandala artwork—no prior drawing skills required!
In this session we will be creating the mandala pattern with dots on magnets. Perfect for anyone looking to relax, express creativity, and gain a mindful new hobby, this class combines artistic guidance with a fun and supportive environment.Cost $30 per person BYO supplies or $35 includes everything.
Supplies needed: Supplies: Paper, Pen, Scale, Pencil, Eraser, Protractor, Compass
Optional: Grid papers, Magnets, acrylic paintRSVP on Meetup and ...
Sign Up HERE! - Oil Painting Open StudioCreative Junk Therapy, Brandon, FLUSD 15.00
Join other aspiring artists in this self directed group to paint, develop and share oil painting techniques and inspiration.
Discover the many aspects of Oil Painting: Composition, Color and Paint Application for Depth, Perspective and Luminosity. You will work alongside other Artists to develop and evolve your image intuitively, and to develop your own style.
Join our Open Studio Oil Painting group with like minded artists! Start a new project or work on an existing project. An Open Studio is the perfect to help you overcome artistic obstacles and successfully move forward with projects in a fun, collaborative environment.
Artist and instructor Chris Klein will offer one-on-one instruction, creative guidance, constructive critiques, inspiration, and support to help artists make progress with their projects.
This is a great opportunity for artists to work on their projects a little more freely and at their own pace, enjoy fellowship with other artists, gather insights, observe other artistic processes, and discover new ideas and techniques.
BYO paints, brushes, and any supplies necessary to your project.
Cost $15.00 per person, or 4 sessions for $56.00. * Does not include supplies. See attachment for recommended supply list.
Space is limited to 12 participants. Sign up now to reserve your spot. Click here for tickets.
