Supplies
There are supplies available around the School for model making and prototyping, so you should check areas around the Studios and FabLab before heading out to buy any material. If you are headed out, here is a list of places to start with at UVA and in the Charlottesville area.
If you are looking for something specific or have a question, email fablab@virginia.edu and they can will point you in a good direction — free spots around the Lab or Grounds, other places in town, or online.
The University Transit Service provides several free bus routes in and around University grounds. For routes, schedules and more information please go to UVA's University Transit Services webpage. Students use the buses and trolleys to get around Charlottesville and pick up supplies for classes.
UVA Bookstore (and Cavalier Computers)
Number: 1-800-759-4667
Location: 400 Emmet St. South (behind Newcomb Hall)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 6PM; Saturday 10AM-6PM, Sunday, 11AM to 5PM
Materials: Paper boards like cardboard, chipboard, museum board, Modeling and Drawing Supplies
UVA ROSE Program (Reusable Office Supply Exchange)
Number: 434-982-5050 (Call for appointment)
Location: UVA Recycling, Leake Drive
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8AM-3PM
Materials: Cardboard, Office Supplies FOR FREE
UVA Sawmilling
Email: uvasawmilling@virginia.edu
Materials: raw sawn and solar kiln dried lumber from around Grounds for folks on Grounds to recycle and use
The Scrappy Elephant
Number: 434-207-2106
Location: 1745 Allied St., Suite C
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10AM-5:30PM, Sunday 11AM-5PM
Materials: All crafting supplies and tools! Papers, fabrics, yarn, paints, scraps of all sorts!
(It's a craft re-use store, so it's all about keeping things out of the landfills!)
Martin Hardware
Number: 434-293-9188
Location: 941 Preston Avenue
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30AM-5:30PM, Saturday 8AM-5PM
Materials: Hardware, Tools, Adhesives, Paint, Piano Wire, Brass Shapes, Basswood, Rockite, Etc.
Charlottesville Glass and Mirror
Number: 434-293-9188
Location: 1428 East High Street
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8AM-5PM
Materials: Acrylic and Glass
Dodson Glass and Mirror
Number: 434-973-7534
Location: 1117 East Market Street
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8AM-4:30PM
Materials: Acrylic and Glass
Better Living Building Supply
Number: 434-973-4333
Location: 3450 Berkmar Drive
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7AM-4:30PM
Materials: Lumber
Northland Forest Products
Number: 434-589-8213
Location: 220 Zion Park Road, Troy, VA
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7AM-4PM
Materials: Lumber
Allied Concrete
Number: 434-296-7181
Location: 1000 Harris Street
Hours: Monday – Friday, 7AM-4PM
Materials: Concrete, casting pigment
Rails Tails
Number: 434-984-1170
Location: 705C Dale Avenue
Hours: Tuesday -- Saturday 11AM-7PM, Sunday 12-6PM
Materials: Modeling materials and scale figures
Michaels
Number: 434-971-1072
Location: 1035 Emmet St. N. Barracks Road Shopping Center
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9AM to 9PM; Sunday, 10AM to 7PM
Materials: Craft and Modeling Supplies
Lowe’s
Number: 434-975-7140
Location: 1900 Seminole Trail (North 29)
Hours: Monday – Saturday, 7AM – 9PM, Sunday 8AM – 7PM
Materials: Lumber, Casting Supplies, Paint, Hardware, Tools, Etc.
Harbor Freight
Number: 434-214-4200
Location: 440 Gander Drive
Hours: Monday – Saturday, 8AM-8PM, Sunday, 9AM-6PM
Materials: Tools and Woodshop Supplies