Make an Impact,

Become a ‘Shed Head!

Support Creative Reuse and Your Local Creative Economy

Sounds Cool, But What is a ‘Shed Head?

‘Shed Heads are more than shoppers — they’re builders of a better system.


Becoming a ‘Shed Head means joining a growing crew of people who believe that creative materials shouldn’t end up in landfills — they should end up in classrooms, workshops, and in hands that are ready to make something incredible... or satisfactory (and everything in between).

At The WasteShed, ‘Shed Heads are our monthly donors.

They’re the people who keep us going: the behind-the-scenes champions who believe that affordable art supplies, creative reuse, and radical community-building should be for everyone.

When you become a ‘Shed Head, you help us:

  • Divert tons of usable materials from the landfill

  • Keep our shelves stocked with affordable creative supplies

  • Offer free programs like Craft Night, Radical Mending, and Teacher Institute Days

  • Support artists, educators, kids, and curious makers across Chicagoland

It’s not just about creative reuse — it’s about reimagining what’s possible and choosing to build something different, something more sustainable, more playful, and more cooperative.


Join the crew. Become a ‘Shed Head. Give monthly and keep creativity out of the landfill!

3% Cover the Fee

Why Donate?

The WasteShed is 65% self-supported through sales. However, we also depend on donations from our friends to keep our mission thriving. Even modest (under $25) recurring donations by folks in our community make a big difference!

Our grassroots team is small (but mighty), and we want to continue providing responsive support to educators, students, creatives, hobbyists—and everyone in between—in ways that are attentive to Chicago’s changing needs, and independent of scarce and fluctuating nonprofit funding.

How Your Contribution Helps

In 2025, The WasteShed—as a team—decided to refine our avenue(s) for community support. We feel this to be a more sustainable, impactful, and adaptive way to continue our vision.

Your donation allows us to:

  • pay our staff, teaching-artists, and other vetted vendors

  • host arts education and upskilling workshops

  • build “tinkering” curriculum for students K-12

  • spread awareness about creative reuse

To see your donations or modify your donor profile Log In Here

Can’t commit to a recurring donation?

We hear ya. Consider a one-time contribution!

Checks can be made payable to The WasteShed:

The WasteShed
1754 N Kimball Ave,
Chicago IL 60647.

3% Cover the Fee