Support Make

At Make Creative Studio, every program or activity you participate in directly supports our mission to bring art and community to those in need. Through your generosity, we reach individuals in all walks of life, including those experiencing situations like addiction, poverty, and foster care.

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We rely on generous donors like you to cover the costs of running
our studio. Please consider selecting a donation option below that works best for you. Thank you for your support!

Click below to make a secure donation via credit card through BetterWorld.

When donating, be sure to select "MAKE Art Studio" in the drop down menu.

Prefer to donate by check?
Make your check out to Make Creative Studio and mail to:

Attn: Angie Cooke
St. Giles Church
5200 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226

Or drop your check off at the studio
during church hours:

8:30 AM–4:30 PM, Monday–Thursday,
and 8:30 AM–12 PM on Friday.

Art for All.

2025 Summer Camp Scholarships

Supplies Needed

We’re currently seeking 4ft folding tables in new or gently used condition. If you can help, please reach out to Angie via email at angie@makestudiorva.com.

Save the Date
Stewarding Beauty Benefit

January 24, 2026
6 – 8 PM
Make Creative Studio

Through our annual fund, Stewarding Beauty, we’re expanding our impact to support individuals in recovery, children who have experienced trauma, refugees, and others facing hardships. Your donations will help us continue fostering creativity, healing, and connection. Together, we’re making a lasting difference in the lives of those who need it most.

In Kind Gifts

We are looking for new or gently used items. Please explore the types of materials we could use below:

    • Paints (craft, watercolor, tempera, acrylic, oils)

    • Paintbrushes

    • Canvases

    • Paint paddles

    • Paint strips

    • Sandpaper

    • Fabric (any length or size)

    • Yarn, lace, string, and ribbon

    • Scrapbook paper and supplies

    • Tissue paper, crepe paper, and cardstock

    • Napkins (patterned or colored)

    • Beads, buttons (including vintage),
      and pom-poms

    • Feathers, doilies, and puzzle pieces

    • Containers with lids

    • Caps, lids, corks, and metal bottle caps

    • Wine labels and old books (vintage magazines, calendars)

    • Styrofoam meat trays and disposable metal pans

    • Hammers, screwdrivers, pliers

    • Hole punchers

    • Rulers, scissors, wire cutters

    • Exacto blades and box cutters

    • Old jewelry, wire (including telephone wire)

    • Ceramic dishware (chipped or retired)

    • Music books or sheets

    • Board game pieces

    • Drying racks and measuring tapes

    • Tiles and architectural salvage (small)

    • Old wood frame windows

      • Small/medium pieces of wood

    • Glue

    • Tape (duct, washi, masking, painters)

    • Twine