Tanglewood Works, Where Upcycling & Art Connect

Specialties

Tanglewood Works is a collection of Artisans who use reclaimed materials to create furniture, jewelry, gifts, home furnishings and works of art out of vintage and found items. We offer art classes, we custom paint your own furniture as well as hosting special events focused on being GREEN.

History

Established in 2014.

What was once a small booth inside of Community Forklift had grown into a full consignment shop and studio on the corner of this historic building in the Port Towns district of Edmonston, MD.

Meet the Business Owner

Sue O.

Business Owner

Sue Older-​Mondeel, Senior Dumpster Diva

It all started with a move from the CA Bay Area to fabulous Hyattsville/​Riverdale Park sans any furniture whatsoever.

How could I fill our new home with what was left from the house downpayment? UPCYCLING of course! I’d always loved tuning trash to treasure and now I was on a mission. I’ve filled the house 3 times over with all my projects and what was a means to an end became Shabadaba Chic. I’ve sold at fairs and festivals, online and even in a booth inside of Community Forklift.

After consigning inside Forklift I’ve upgraded into my own studio and showroom where I not only sell my Shabadaba Chic line of furniture, and my line of wood imprinted jewelry, «Against the Grain» I’m also taking this opportunity to showcase my fellow artists and upcyclers in the greater DC area.

Our collective mission is to bring beauty and creativity to what may have otherwise filled out landfills.

Tanglewood Works, Where Upcycling & Art Connect also recommends

Community Forklift

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Building Supplies

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Antiques

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Hardware Stores

Sue O. says,

«They are a wonderful source of reclaimed materials and it is where we often find unique finds to upcycle.»