Empowering individuals and communities through Art and Making. Creativity for ALL!

  • Become a Re:Create Friend!

    Opening OCTOBER 19TH 2026, Re:Create is a repurpose-first scrap store rooted in creativity, community and circular economy values.

    Based in Leicester City, we’re transforming surplus business materials and workshop offcuts into affordable, accessible resources for artists, schools, families and community groups.

    Instead of sending quality materials to landfill, we’re giving them a second life - fuelling imagination, reducing waste, and making art more accessible to all.

    ANYONE can use our scrapstore, but it’s best to become a RE:Create friend! Memberships start at £1 a year and give you 20% off at the till and VIP access to workshops and events.

    RE:CREATE SIGN UP

Discover our programme of creative workshops taking place throughout October, November and December 2026.

We want everyone to have the opportunity to take part, regardless of their financial circumstances. Our flexible ticket options include:

  • Free places for people experiencing financial hardship

  • Sliding-scale tickets for people who may be facing financial challenges

  • Full-price tickets for those who can pay the standard cost

  • Pay-it-forward tickets for anyone who would like to help someone else access a workshop

There is no need to explain or provide evidence of your circumstances. Simply choose the ticket that best reflects what you can afford at the time of booking.

By paying the full price—or choosing to pay it forward—you are directly supporting Kala Arts. Your contribution helps us pay artists fairly, provide materials, offer free and reduced-price places, and keep creativity accessible to our community.

Explore the timetable below, find something that inspires you, and book online!

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Our Work

We work with local communities, Leicester organisations, and a wide range of collaborators and commissioners - connecting and empowering people across the city.

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We are passionate about sustainability and reducing waste.

We design our workshops and outreach initiatives with a focus on sustainable practices. We are committed to reducing waste, and promote an actively environmentally-conscious use of materials. With our passionate approach to recycling and upcycling, we prioritise a culture of sustainability and inspire all of our participants to adopt these values in their creative processes.

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Get in Touch…

Looking for a creative facilitator or have a community project idea? Get in touch, we’d love to chat!

No commitment, pressure, or obligation. We are always happy to have an informal discussion about how we can support your projects and ideas through our work.

Fill in the contact form, we’ll get back to you asap :)

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