DONATE FUNDS TO KEEP GUILD FREE
Free; But Not. Though we envision Guild to be a space that operates as much as possible outside of the confines of capitalism, getting Guild off of the ground requires money for nonprofit applications, insurance, and various other expenses.
We appreciate any financial support you can give, with digital donations currently accepted via PayPal (link below). Every dollar donated helps to keep Guild accessible and free to Kalamazoo!
Alternatively, Guild hosts can accept cash/check donations during any of our events.
DONATE CREATIVE TOOLS & SUPPLIES
Important: all donated materials must be clean and in new, like-new, or gently used condition, and tools must be in working order. Thank you!
🚨 Urgent Donation Wish List
Please send us an email to coordinate drop-off of the below items:
glue sticks for hot glue gun (mini size)
fabric marking chalk, pencils or pens (water soluble)
printer toner (easiest to make a monetary donation!)
tracing paper
embroidery needles
fabric paint, fabric markers
blockprinting tools and blocks (linoleum, speedy carve, wood blocks, linoleum cutters, ink rollers, brayers, etc.)
*See below for our less urgent needs!
🚫 Items we are NOT currently accepting:
unfinished projects
any fabric (larger than 1 yard) / fabric scraps / white cotton bed sheets / leather
yarn / embroidery floss / sewing thread
plastic food containers
beads / buttons
embroidery hoops (12″ or smaller)
crochet hooks / knitting needles
rubber stamps
pliers / screwdrivers / measuring tapes
oil paint / acrylic paint / paintbrushes / paint palettes
vases / fish bowls / tanks / glass containers (for terrariums)
furniture
📦 Less Urgent Donation Wish List
Please plan to hold onto these items and drop them off at our next donation drive in October 2026 (date TBA via our newsletter):
Storage/Organization
small and medium size storage containers (if possible, clear with lids)
Fabric + Textiles
burlap | linen | canvas
macrame cord
monk’s cloth
white or light colored 100% silk
Plant Materials
acorns | black walnuts (we love them when they’re still green!)
dried coreopsis, cosmos, marigolds, avocado pits/peels | dried herbs for salves
incense making material (resin, powders, binders, etc.)
logwood chips/sawdust | osage orange chips/sawdust
Supplies
blockprinting ink
fabric paint | fabric markers
screenprinting ink
solder | flux | glass cutting oil | other stained glass supplies
tile grout | adhesive
watercolor paint
Used Tools
basketry tools
cut & press mats | large cutting mats | small/personal cutting mats
darning/mending tools
fabric scissors
any stained glass tools and supplies; e.g. glass cutters, pliers, grinders, etc.
hole punches
irons
jewelry tools
printing tools (screenprinting, block printing, monoprinting) | screenprinting tools
quilting rulers
rotary cutters
safety glasses | disposable gloves
sewing clips
soldering irons
stretched canvas’s
tabletop easels
weaving tools | weaving looms (handheld or tabletop)
Kitchen Items
blenders | food processors
large pots (for dyeing) | pots & pans
metal or glass measuring cups | metal measuring spoons
mortar & pestles
strainers | mixing bowls | etc.
wicker baskets (no plastic ones)
wood spoons with long handles (for dyeing)
Glass
ceramic decorative tea cups and saucers (no plain white) | decorative ceramic plates (no plain white)
tiny glass jars with secure lid (1 – 2oz, labels removed)
wide mouth glass jars (labels removed)
Paper
any heavy weight paper
French or Neenah paper and card stock
hardback books (less than 1″ wide spine)
tracing paper
watercolor paper
Miscellaneous
dye mordants (alum, iron, tannin bath, etc.)
picture frames any size
shadow boxes medium, small, extra small
wooden cigar boxes
Apothecary
beeswax | soy wax
oils (olive, coconut)
shea butter