New Creative Reuse Shop Opens on Milwaukee’s East Side
Milwaukee artist and educator Emily Downes has opened Magic Hands Creative Reuse, a shop offering affordable, secondhand art supplies and creative workshops. Located at Studio B & Co. on the East Side, the shop aims to make art more accessible…
Milwaukee, WI, August 13, 2026 —
A new shop dedicated to making art supplies accessible and promoting sustainability has officially opened its doors in Milwaukee. Magic Hands Creative Reuse, founded by local artist and educator Emily Downes, began operations on August 25, 2026.
The store is located within Studio B & Co. on Milwaukee’s East Side. Magic Hands Creative Reuse focuses on offering a variety of secondhand art materials at affordable prices. This initiative aims to provide an economical option for artists and aspiring creators while also addressing environmental concerns.
The core mission of the shop is to reduce waste within the art community by repurposing and reselling gently used art supplies. Downes, who also works as an educator, stated that the goal is to make artistic endeavors more accessible to a wider range of individuals. By providing these materials secondhand, the shop hopes to lower the financial barrier often associated with purchasing new art supplies.
In addition to the retail component, Magic Hands Creative Reuse will also feature creative workshops. Specific details regarding the types of workshops or their schedules were not provided. The shop’s focus on reuse and affordability aligns with a growing trend towards sustainable practices in various consumer sectors.
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