About

We are a 501 c-3 non-profit located inGrand RapidsMichigan. We are starting our 12th year of success in the community.

Learning from Scratch works with business and industry identifying and re-purposing their waste and excess materials for use in art and education. We work very closely with companies with waste reduction and reusing their products in the community .

Our involvement with the schools and local artists is very exciting as we watch their creativity bloom. Science teams use our materials for exploring and problem solving.

Whatever your profession or business is: home school parents, church, camp, teacher or just someone who has a creative flair, you will find our materials useful for all sorts of projects. Regardless of your interests, we at Learning From Scratch know that you will find something to aid you in whatever it is you do.

We are a place where you can turn everyday recycled materials into bigger ideas. Come see us. You will be glad you did.