1.17.10
Join us in 15 West on January 24th from 12-5pm for a smorgasbord of cool clothes and art supplies on the cheap. Give us your old stuff, and we'll give you some cool stuff in return!
9.16.09
WNWN is downcity's new thrift store, art gallery, and textile workshop. 2nd Life is working with WNWN to supply artists with the materials they need to make the awesome upcycled clothing and artwork appearing in the store. You can visit the website for more info, or stop by any time Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-6pm.
Our trailer is open every day (weather permitting). Stop by for recycled fabrics, paper, paints, metal, wood scraps, as well as rarer items you won't find anywhere else!
some of the cool stuff you can find at the store:
paper and cardboard products
metal and wood scraps
electronic parts and gadgets
paints
art supplies
foam and fabric
reasonably sized furniture
costumes
(save your regular clothing for salvation army, please)
We are currently looking for more volunteers to open the trailer, sort, and post flyers. Send us an email if you're interested.
Bring your unwanted materials or a small monetary donation to exchange for stuff in the trailer. We have an assortment of art supplies, along with some household items. We don't accept clothes, but we do have scrap fabric.
SPRING 2010:
11am-1pm mon-fri
1pm-3pm sat-sun
(weather permitting)
We're located at 31 Canal Street along the riverwalk between the Illustration Building and Design Center.
2nd Life is sponsored by RISD's Office of Student Life. Get all the latest about campus happenings here.
the Rhode Island Donation Exchange Program - we donate supplies from 2nd Life to them, especially at end-of-year collections.
Recycling for Rhode Island Education - the recycling center. RISD offers a shuttle to this center every Saturday. Check the intranet calendar for details.
a guide to ecological resources for the RISD community.
a forum, made up of students, faculty, and staff, discussing sustainability at RISD.
a propsal for sustainable practice at RISD, prepared by members of Respond/Design.
Waste Not Want Not - a thrift store / art gallery / textile workshop in downtown Providence.
