CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — One year after Central Illinois’ only “Eco-Edu-Art Creative Re-use Marketplace” opened its doors to the public in Champaign – on Oct. 1, 2010 – The I.D.E.A. Store is surpassing its founders’ goals and expectations. “What a year … the store has just taken off!” said co-founder Gail Glende Rost, who launched the [...]
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The I.D.E.A. Store celebrates one-year anniversary, takes stock of measurable successes
September 28th, 2011Eco-friendly store offers hands-on instruction in creative repurposing
August 21st, 2011CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Registration is open for fall workshops and open studios at The I.D.E.A. Store, Central Illinois’ only “Eco-Edu-Art Creative Re-use Marketplace.” The store, located at 28 E. Springfield Ave., Champaign, will offer a full roster of one- and two-part art and craft workshops and open studios that emphasize the repurposing of materials from [...]
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