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2C Bakers Ave
London, E17 9AW

Open for retail Fridays 10-4.30 and Saturdays 10-2.

Tel: 020 8539 3856

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Unit 7, The Sidings
London, E11 1HD

Open for retail Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10-4.30.

Tel: 020 8539 9076

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Paint Sale Impact Update 🎨♻️ Thanks to everyone w Paint Sale Impact Update 🎨♻️ Thanks to everyone who supported our paint sale — together we saved 41 litres of paint from going to waste and raised over £100 in the process 🙌 Thanks again for supporting the work we do. Turning leftover materials into real impact — that’s what community creativity looks like. More reuse. More colour. More good coming soon. 💚
Huge shoutout to @angrydan for an incredible spray Huge shoutout to @angrydan for an incredible spray paint donation — 100+ cans saved from going to waste and heading straight into creative hands 🎨♻️ What could’ve ended up in landfill is now fuel for murals, workshops, and community art. This is what reuse looks like. Massive thanks for backing creativity and sustainability at the same time. Stay tuned — we’re about to make some color happen. 🔥 Come down and see what we got in stock!
Scrap Project is coming to Chingford! Great news Scrap Project is coming to Chingford! Great news for everyone who would love to join our workshops but can’t travel far — the Scrap Project is coming to your neighbourhood. In partnership with South Chingford Community Library, we invite you to a free, friendly and creative textile reuse workshop where you can learn how to repair, refresh and re-imagine fabric using simple techniques. Whether you’re new to sewing or already enjoy making, this is a relaxed, welcoming session where you can explore how small scraps and worn clothes can become something beautiful again. What you’ll learn - How reclaimed and waste fabrics can be reused - Simple and creative mending techniques - Visible mending and decorative repairs - Hand embroidery and decorative stitching - Ideas for using fabric scraps in everyday projects You’ll also have the chance to: Discover what South Chingford Community Library offers Learn more about Forest Recycling Project workshops and programmes EVENT DETAILS Where: South Chingford Community Library 265 Chingford Mount Road, E4 8LP When: Tuesday 24 February, 1pm–3pm Cost: Free to attend Everyone is welcome — just bring your curiosity and, if you like, something you’d love to mend or refresh. We have 12-15 places. Please let us know by sending an email if you will join us - info@frpuk.org. #chingford #sustainablefabric #e4london #ecofabrics #walthamstowartist
🎨 PAINT SALE — 20% OFF 🎨 📅 Saturday 14 Feb 2026 ⏰ 🎨 PAINT SALE — 20% OFF 🎨 📅 Saturday 14 Feb 2026 ⏰ 10am–2pm 📍 2C Bakers Ave, London E17 9AW We’re opening the doors for a one-day paint sale with 20% OFF all paint 💥 Refresh your space, start a new project, or fall in love with colour, take a look at some special items.👀👀👀 ✨ In collaboration with Love Your High Street: Love Bakers Arms & Artillery Events ✨ Join a guided walking tour led by stylist & slow-fashion advocate Paula O’Connor, celebrating the independent shops, creative studios, charity stores and community spaces of Bakers Arms. You’ll discover: 🧵 Sustainable fashion & charity shop finds 🎨 Creative studios & live demonstrations 🔧 Stories of craft, mending & making 🏘 Hidden local details & history 💛 A fresh perspective on Bakers Arms The tour ends with refreshments and time to explore — and we’ll be here with 20% off paint waiting for you 🖌️ Slow down. Shop local. Get inspired. #PaintSale #20Off #LoveYourHighStreet #LoveBakersArms #ArtilleryEvents #ShopLocalLondon #BakersArms #WalthamForest #CreativeCommunity #SlowShopping
Forest Recycling Project is more than a place to b Forest Recycling Project is more than a place to buy reclaimed paint, wood, and fabric, or to rent tools. It’s also a space to learn, create, and connect - through workshops' programmes and volunteering opportunities. One of our fabric workshops focuses on rethinking fabric waste through the creative use of scraps and cutoffs. The Scrap Project brings together a wonderfully creative group of people. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, ideas flow freely, and the shared tips for solving sewing challenges always come with smiles. In this space, we create new items using reclaimed cutoffs, scraps, and sometimes even leftover threads. Below, you can see a few creations made by our participants. If you’d like to join us, email Joanna at 🔹️ info@frpuk.org  with the subject line: Interested in Scrap Project. You don’t need to be an expert. If you can sew by hand or with a sewing machine - even if you’re unsure about your of “flowing creative juices” - you’re very welcome to join us. We have plenty of ideas and love sharing them. The Scrap Project 🗓 When: Thursdays, 2–4pm 📍 Where: Our shop/workshop space, 2c Bakers Avenue, E17 ✂️ What to bring: Just a “yes” attitude Come explore your creativity and meet some fantastic people. 👋 🔧🔨🗜🪚 And if you need tools for your next project, visit one of our two Tool Libraries. Maria - our Tool Library Coordinator, can answer your questions about what we have, how to use the tools, and the best tools for your project: Walthamstow Tool Library: Tuesday & Saturday — @walthamstowtoollibrary Enfield Tool Library – Palmers Green: Thursday — @etlpalmersgreen See you soon! #E17 #Walthamstow #Leytonstone #leyton #chingford
🫵😉 JOIN US FOR Championing Biodiversity – Green C 🫵😉 JOIN US FOR Championing Biodiversity – Green Champions Programme Our Green Champions Programmes are back starting with a new 10-week carpentry course for adults. Working in small, inclusive supportive groups, participants will learn and share basic carpentry skills, build confidence, and create bird, insect and mammal boxes and information boards that support local biodiversity. The programme is hands-on, collaborative, and designed to improve skills, wellbeing, and connection to nature, with the items made going into community spaces across London. 🦇🦋🐝 You will learn basic carpentry and help us work on London's biodiversity! 📍 Workshop Details 🗺Location: Our shop and workshop 2 Bakers Ave, E17 9AW. When: There are two groups: Tuesdays 10:00am- 12:30pm (group full) Wednesdays 1:30pm - 4:00pm (group starts 21st January)👈 This time we are looking for people for the Wednesday group. Cost: Free 👉 Interested in taking part? Email Joanna at: 👉 info@frpuk.org Please get in contact if you'd like to join the course or know of a community space that might benefit from some of the biodiversity enhancing measures we can offer. 🌿 Spread the message 🙏 #FRPReclaimed #walthamstowlife #walthamstowmums #walthamstowresident #E17
🎄 Christmas & New Year Closing Dates 🎄 Please not 🎄 Christmas & New Year Closing Dates 🎄 Please note our holiday closing dates for this Christmas period: 🎄FRP Warehouse Last trading day: Thursday 19th December Reopening: Tuesday 6th January 🎄FRP Shop Last operating day: Friday 19th December Reopening: Friday 9th January 🎄Walthamstow Tool Library Last operating day: Saturday 20th December Reopening: Tuesday 30th December 🎄Palmers Green Tool Library Last operating day: Thursday18th December Reopening: Thursday 8th January We’d like to thank all our customers for their continued support throughout the year and wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎅✨ FRP Team
We are pleased to announce that Forest Recycling P We are pleased to announce that Forest Recycling Project has received new funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to continue and expand our Green Champions work over the next five years. This funding will support the launch of two ten-week programmes delivered in small group settings: Championing Biodiversity, a carpentry programme focused on developing practical skills while supporting nature, and Patch and Repurpose, a sewing and textiles programme centred on creative reuse. In addition, the funding will enable the continued operation of the Walthamstow and Palmers Green Tool Libraries, and allow us to plan for the opening of a third community tool library in 2026. Follow us on our social media channels and sign up to our newsletter to learn more. Further information is available on our website. Link in BIO or www.frpuk.org/community-work/green-champions/ #nationallottery #nationallotterycommunityfund
Huge thanks to @samforsterassociates the paint don Huge thanks to @samforsterassociates the paint donation—keeping it out of landfill and putting it to good use! 🎨♻️ Come down and see what’s in stock!
✨ Big Coat Weather Fabric Event – Results Are In! ✨ Big Coat Weather Fabric Event – Results Are In! ✨ We’re thrilled to share that our November fabric event raised over £1200! 🎉 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came along, supported us, and helped give our fabrics a second life. Every metre sold is a metre saved from landfill ♻️❤️ A special shoutout to Anita, our incredible Fabric Coordinator, our amazing volunteers, and all of our staff who worked so hard to make this event happen. We’re so grateful for you! 🙌💛 #BigCoatWeather #SustainableFashion #CommunityEvent #ThankYou #FabricRescue #CircularFashion
✨ December Drop-Ins – Come Get Festive With Us! ✨ ✨ December Drop-Ins – Come Get Festive With Us! ✨ We’re excited to invite you to our cosy Festive mending and upcycling drop-in sessions this December! Join us on 11th and 18th December, anytime between 11am and 4pm — no booking needed, just pop in when it suits you. 🎄🧵 We will finish at 4pm. We’ll be transforming small fabric scraps and leftover materials into unique Christmas and Festive Decorations. It’s the perfect chance to spark new ideas, meet lovely people, and chat with our amazing fabric mentor, Penny, about upcoming workshops. Come learn how to mend, fix, and creatively repurpose your old textiles. These free, hands-on workshops will teach you visible mending skills that reduce waste and celebrate mindful making. ♻️✨ ✨ Hand-sewing for adults 📅 When: 11 & 18 December 🕚 Time: Drop in between 11am–4pm 📍 Where: FRP Shop, 2c Bakers Avenue, E17 9AW Come along whenever you feel comfortable — we’d love to see you! 🎁 #upcycling #sustainabledecor #sustainablefabric #FRPReclaimed #FRP #walthamstowlife
The Scrap Project FRP is delighted to launch a ne The Scrap Project FRP is delighted to launch a new series of creative workshops! The Scrap Project is an exciting initiative funded by National Lottery Awards for All, designed to inspire our community to make the most of waste and scrap materials in fun and imaginative ways. Through a mix of individual and group activities, participants will build their sewing and making skills, enjoy social and wellbeing opportunities, and make a positive impact on the environment. Local residents are invited to join us in a warm, inclusive space where everyone can share ideas, learn new techniques, and transform scrap fabrics into something new—helping to divert materials from landfill. We’re also proud to continue offering Patch and Repurpose, funded by the North London Waste Authority. This project introduces beginners to sewing and creative mending, empowering them with skills to reduce textile waste. Anyone who has taken part in Patch and Repurpose is welcome to join The Scrap Project to continue their creative journey, deepen their connection with the community, and support FRP’s sustainability mission.  Please take a look at the photos of the wonderful creations made by our participants. If you’d like to join an upcoming workshop, feel free to email us at info@frpuk.org. Stay tuned for details on how you can take part in our December workshops!
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  • About Us
    • Team
    • Strategy
    • Annual Reports and Accounts
  • Community Work
    • Waltham Forest Reuse and Repair Directory
    • Green Champions
      • Green Champions – Championing Biodiversity
      • Green Champions Foundation
    • Patch and Repurpose – teaching sewing skills
    • The Scrap Project
    • Greening Projects
    • Zero waste hub
    • WTL Summer Activity Grants
  • Paint
  • Wood
  • Fabric
  • Tool Libraries
    • Walthamstow Tool Library
    • Palmers Green Tool Library
  • Join Us
    • Volunteer
    • Green Champions – Championing Biodiversity
    • The Scrap Project
    • Work with us
  • Events
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Us
    • Find Us
    • Join our Mailing List
  • DONATE