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 only 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

Join Us For Craft Battle & Brews fundraiser!

ARE YOU READY TO (watch a) RUUUUUUMBLE? Join us at Craft Alliance for our fall fundraiser: a lively wheel-throwing competition between our faculty and staff! As you watch them face challenges, you can sit back and enjoy tastings from the best of St. Louis breweries. Your support helps us provide programming to make craft arts accessible to all. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets.
 

Fall Class Registration Is Open

Fall classes are currently open for registration to all! Come craft with us in classes like Glass Beadmaking, Screenprinting, and Making a Cocktail Spoon. Youth options include Flaming Glass, Metalsmithing, and Clay Handprinting. Click here to visit our classes page and learn more.

Currently On View in the Staenberg Gallery

Craft Futures: Celebrating 60 Years of Craft

What is the role of craft in our collective futures? Craft artists nationwide responded to this question in our juried open call. The Craft Futures exhibition shares thought-provoking works from 20 outstanding artists. Exhibition and events are free and open to the public. 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

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. Yay, Elizabeth! Read the article here.You can find...
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Craft Battle & Brews

October 26 | 5:00 - 8:00 PM ARE YOU READY TO (watch a) RUUUUUUMBLE? Join us at Craft Alliance for our fall fundraiser: a lively...
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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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