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"In Conversation" Artist Talks & Tea Join us for the close of the 19th Biennial Teapot Exhibition!

Free Family Saturdays Craft Alliance welcomes all St. Louis area families for Free Family Studios, a free Saturday morning craft workshop for kids ages five and up with their parents and caregivers. Led by professional artists, families create together in the Craft Alliance studios to connect through craft, exploring clay, fiber, textiles, and more!

The Unbirthday Party Opening Reception Step into a whimsical wonderland as Craft Alliance proudly unveils its 19th Biennial Teapot Exhibition – a jubilant celebration inspired by Lewis Carroll’s enchanting tales. Immerse yourself in a topsy-turvy tea party experience where the rules are rewritten, and every day is a chance to revel in your UnBirthday!

Student & Faculty Sale This fall, stock up on one-of-a-kind craft pieces created by our skilled students and faculty right here in our studios. Explore a variety of locally crafted ceramics, jewelry, and other items!

Craft Chat: Olivia Radle Join this Craft Chat on Sunday, May 21 from 2-5 pm and learn more about Olivia Radle's design process and get a closer look at some of her fantasy and historical costume work.

Student & Faculty Sale Shop handmade and support local makers this holiday season by stocking up on unique works of art from our talented students & faculty. Discover locally made ceramics, jewelry and more!

Third Friday: Spooky Sparks! A Halloween-themed Friday at Craft Alliance with a bonfire, s'mores, hot spiked cider, and hands-on mask making.

Meet The 2022-2023 Artists-In-Residence Join Grant Benoit, Director of Education Programs, in our Creative Commons as we welcome Mee Jey and Marina Peng to Craft Alliance, learn more about their work and hear what they hope to accomplish during their residency.

This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center. Like many of us, Boo Kistner Henderson, former executive director of Craft Alliance, finds art...