Learn craft with classes for all ages and skill levels, guided by our professional artist faculty.

Enjoy contemporary craft with captivating exhibitions featuring local, national, and international artists.

 Visit our Shop to browse jewelry, ceramics, textiles, and other fine craft pieces handcrafted by artists.

Support our programming that makes art experiences more accessible to the whole community.

Craft Alliance crafts community and creativity.

Craft Alliance, the premier nonprofit arts organization in the region solely dedicated to promoting contemporary craft, has fostered community and creativity in St. Louis for over 60 years. Through community programs & events, youth & adult classes, our shop, and exhibitions, Craft Alliance ensures that high-quality art education and experiences are more accessible to the community. Come craft with us!

Currently At Craft Alliance

Spring Class Registration

Spring class registration is here! Member early registration begins Tuesday, November 19th. And general registration begins Tuesday, December 3rd. Grab a friend and sign up now! Click here to visit our classes page and learn more.

Shop Holiday Expansion

With our Gallery Shop bursting past its walls, the holiday expansion presents a curated collection of unique, handcrafted gifts from talented local and national artists. Find all your holiday gifts, and maybe a little something special for yourself! Click here for more information.

Annual Student & Faculty Sale

Join us Thanksgiving weekend for our Student & Faculty Sale! Find the perfect handmade gifts for everyone on your list (and maybe yourself). And we invite all in the Craft Alliance community to submit their work to sell.  Click here for more information.

Come Work With Us!

Craft Alliance is seeking a Development & Communications Director and a Registrar/Data Management. We celebrate diversity, and we hope you will be part of our creative team!  Click here for more information.

Be a Craft Alliance Member!

Enjoy exclusive perks like discounts in the shop, savings on classes and camps, and early access to class registration while supporting the heart and soul of our artistic community. Together, we’ll keep the magic of contemporary craft alive and flourishing!

Sign Up For Our Newsletter

Make sure to get updates on all our events, programs, and classes. Sign up for the Craft Alliance newsletter! 

Support Craft Alliance

Support creativity and community! Your donation helps aspiring artists and creates unforgettable experiences for our community. 

News & Stories

Winter Student & Faculty Sale

Saturday, November 30 10:00 AM to 6:00 PMSunday, December 111:00 AM to 4:00 PMJoin us Thanksgiving weekend at our Student & Faculty Sale and discover beautiful...
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October 21, 2024 – Spectrum News: Craft Alliance celebrates 60 years, will host fundraiser this weekend

"A big piece that people don’t know is that we are a nonprofit. I think people know us as a place you can take classes,...
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Craft Alliance in the News: October 14, 2024

Craft Alliance alum Elizabeth Giessow was featured in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch for her pottery and sculpture practice. Congrats, Elizabeth! Read the article here.You can...
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Craft Battle & Brews

October 26, 20245:00 - 8:00 PMCraft Alliance  |  5080 Delmar Blvd., 63108 Thank you to all who joined us for Craft Battle & Brews! Funds...
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Craft Alliance in the News: Sept. 9, 2024

Exciting news! Craft Alliance has been awarded an ARPA for the Arts Tourism Grant from the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis. We will use...
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2024-2025 Whitaker Artist-In-Residence: Alisha N. Porter

Alisha is an artist and educator drawn to the transformative power of clay and the endless possibilities of mixed media and craft processes. Inspired by...
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60 for 60: Support the Future of Craft

Help us celebrate our 60th anniversary and support the future of craft! Craft Alliance is committed to making our programs accessible to everyone, regardless of...
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Craft Futures: Celebrating 60 Years of Craft

This fall, we celebrate the transformative nature of craft techniques and materials that have held true for centuries and the makers who continuously challenge and...
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Phyllis Weber Wins The Women of Achievement Award

Phyllis Weber, one of the original founders of Craft Alliance, has dedicated 60 years to enhancing the St. Louis community through her tireless volunteer work....
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