Knack: The Art of Clever Reuse

Specialties

Knack is a creative reuse center (arts & crafts thrift store) located in the Eastworks building in Easthampton, MA. We are part retail store, part DIY studio space and filled to the brim with all sorts of reusable materials for your creative projects.

History

Established in 2012.

Knack was founded in July 2012 by Amber Ladley and Macey Faiella because they just couldn’t believe that Western Mass did not have a creative reuse center! They created a website that is chock full of inspiration, artist profiles, and DIY tutorials & created a monthly e-​newsletter. While working towards the goal of opening a permanent center, they participated in numerous community reuse events & workshops and opened the Knack Holiday Pop-​up Shop which featured the work of 18 local reuse artisans.

On July 1, 2013, Knack officially opened up shop at Eastworks in Easthampton, MA. Knack sells inexpensive arts & crafts supplies and local art made by artisans using at least 75% recycled/​repurposed material. We also offer workshops, open studio time, and space for birthday and private craft parties.