A community discussion of the significance of the monks’ visit and how you responded with art or poetry or personal reflection. (Show and Tell welcome.) Sunday 4/2, 2:00 p.m. In February, the Tibetan Monks created The World Peace Mandala at Florida CraftArt. How did the experience affect you? Have you written about it… a poem, […]
Read MoreFree Heart-basket Workshop
Free Heart-basket Workshop: Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m., February 12. Learn to make this little heart basket, the perfect size to say “I love you,” as it can hold 5 to 6 Hershey kisses! Registration is required. This Valentine’s Day project is suitable for children who are accompanied by an adult. Reservations are required: […]
Read MoreSacred Art Tour of Tibetan Monks 2017
Watch videos of the Sacred Art Tour of Tibetan Monks at Florida CraftArt On January 31, Florida CraftArt welcomed eight exiled Tibetan Buddhist Monks from the Drepung Gomang Monastery in India who created a sand mandala in our exhibition gallery. This was a great experience where they shared Tibetan culture and traditions, as well as […]
Read MoreCelebrate at ArtWalk!
Join us for an ArtWalk Celebration! St. Petersburg ArtWalk on Saturday, November 12 from 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm. Meet Katie Deits, our new Executive Director Ride in our new elevator up to ArtLofts Shop in our Sparkle + Shine Holiday Boutique for fine craft by Florida Artists
Read MoreInteractive Storytelling with Ross Tarr
Sunday, June 26th 1-2pm Ross Tarr, a professional storyteller (who happens to look like Santa Claus), will lead the group in the creation of a fun story or two based on the fabulous artwork in “The Well-Crafted Tale”. Artists were challenged to create fine craft pieces which inspired stories and the entries are spectacular. This […]
Read MoreSlices of Life Curator Talk – April 6th
Duncan McClellan is one of the nation’s premiere glass artists, owner of DMGlass Gallery and curator of the “Slices of Life” exhibition currently in the Florida CraftArt Gallery. He will give a fascinating talk about the glass artists, their techniques and what goes into the making of these complex pieces. The talk is free […]
Read MoreCraft Supply Swap
Free! Craft Supply Swap! Great incentive to finally clean out your craft closet! Bring your beads, fabric, feathers, clay, yarn and more to trade with fellow artists at Florida CraftArt. Please leave any finished or partially finished projects at home. Craft supplies can be dropped off beginning Monday, February 22. The craft supply exchange will […]
Read MoreNew Artist – Julie Kessler, Sanford, FL
Originally from Ohio, Julie’s one-of-a-kind, limited edition sculptures are tributes to her love of nature and motherhood. Julie uses a variety of materials in her work, including new and recycled metals, stone, glass, wood and found objects. Her more recent sculptures are made with corten steel, also known as “weathering steel”.
Read MoreOpen Sat. July 4th
Got friends and family in town over the July 4th weekend. Bring them in to see the Puppetry Exhibition. Open 10am -5:30pm. Have a great holiday.
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Call to Artists
June 25 TBBCA-HPV Call to Artists TBBCA Open Call to Tampa Bay Artists! TBBCA is thrilled to pARTner with Hyde Park Village and invite members of the local arts community to digitally submit original artwork to TBBCA for a special competition. Subject matter of submitted artwork should be inspired by the art of Deborah […]
Read More$50 for Fabulous Photos of Your Work
$50 Fridays Having professional images of your art work is essential in these competitive times and Florida CraftArt is now making it affordable for its members. Professional photographer, Brian James, will shoot images of 5 pieces of your artwork for $50 in his studio in ArtLofts above Florida CraftArt in downtown St. Pete. Call Florida […]
Read MoreArtist’s Talk: Helene and Eric Bess
Saturday, March 14, 2015 10-11am Helene and Eric Bess are prolific artists who are always designing new products encrusted with nuts, bolts, beads and found objects. Come see their latest work and hear them talk about their inspirations, techniques and art experiences. It’s a free program open to the public but please rsvp so that […]
Read MoreGarden Events in the Gallery
Garden Events: Tending Your Family’s Recipes Saturday, March 28th 10:30-noon A simple bite of something delicious can hit the tripwire of memory and send us back in time. Writer Marcel Proust made this phenomenon famous with the buttery Madeleine cookie. Join food writer and teacher Janet Keeler for “Tending Your Family’s Recipes” at […]
Read MoreCall to Artists for “Garden of Earthly Pleasures”
March 6-April 18, 2015 Florida CraftArt announces a call to artists for an open, juried exhibition which will be held March 6-April 18, 2015 in the Florida CraftArt Exhibition Gallery in St. Petersburg, FL. This exhibit invites fine craft artists to interpret the theme indicated in the title of the exhibition. This call is open […]
Read MoreExciting Changes at Florida CraftArt
Exciting Changes at Florida CraftArt You may have noticed that we recently changed the name of the organization from Florida CraftArt to Florida CraftArt. After several weeks of dust and debris, walls torn out, new walls going up, new floors and LED lights and beautiful display cases made and installed by the St. Petersburg Woodcrafters […]
Read MoreViolin Auction
Violin Auction to Benefit Music Program at Canterbury School Canterbury School ordered violins for their Suzuki Program but the violins were too large for the elementary school children. Florida CraftArt asked local artists to embellish the violins which will be auctioned off during the “Fine Tuned” exhibition. Proceeds will benefit the school’s music program and […]
Read MoreCalling All Songwriters!
Calling All Songwriters! Take the following poem written by Maureen McDole, co-founder of Keep St. Pete Lit, and develop it into a song in the style of your choice. Record your song and submit your MP3 file to [email protected]. In your email, include your name, email and phone contact information. Deadline: Friday, August 8, 2014- […]
Read More3D Printing Demonstration
Ever wondered how 3D Printed Jewelry is Made? Maria Eife, one of the artists in “The Magic of Making: Adornment” jewelry exhibition in the Florida CraftArt Gallery, makes her jewelry on a 3D printer. Though Maria is unable to show us her process, Mo Eppley,with Tangible Labs will demonstrate the basics of 3D printing with […]
Read MoreMark Noll Trunk Show
Mark Noll Trunk Show at Florida CraftArt Thursday, March 27th from 11am to 4pm 501 Central Ave. Downtown St. Petersburg Mark Noll is a skilled artist who has a knack for turning recycled products into amazing jewelry. His materials vary from wood pallets to Corian and Bamboo flooring and you never know what his next […]
Read MoreSummer Game Nights
Summer is a great time for GAME NIGHTS Card games, bunco, corn hole, board games,trivia…. Every Thursday night from June 27th through August 15th (except for July 4th), we’ll be playing games in the gallery at Florida CraftArt. Bring friends, we’ll have munchies and a donation bar and enjoy the fun. Time: 5:30-8pm Where: 501 […]
Read MorePast Workshops
Past Workshops at Florida CraftArt Business of Art Workshop with the Arts Business Institute Wholesaling 101, Building Gallery Relationships, Pricing for Profit and Sales Strategies for Wholesale Surviving the New Marketplace with Wendy Rosen, Gallery negotiations, new market sectors, finding collectors, avoiding pitfalls, funding growth and community support. Beyond the Artists’ Gift Card with Robin […]
Read MoreHoppy Hour – Friday, April 12th
Join fellow beer enthusiasts for an exclusive craft beer tasting at the Florida CraftArt Gallery. Curated by the PUBGuild, this is an exceptional opportunity to sample 15 or more outstanding local home brewed craft beers. Rate the beers and vote for your favorites. The winning beer will be brewed by […]
Read MorePassion: Strike, Flame, Heat!
Florida CraftArt presents: Passion: Strike, Flame, Heat! a Sizzling Party & Art Experience March 15, 2014 6pm Join Florida CraftArt for a fiery evening of sizzling artistry. Experience this sparkling and intimate event in the home of a passionate art collector. Tour her crackling hot art collection and seize an exclusive opportunity to preview and […]
Read MoreFlorida CraftArt at LazyDays RV
LazyDays RV, on I-4 east of 75, is the Disney World of RV’s with acres and acres of incredible RV options. They have recently opened their Better RVing Store and have included merchandise by the artists of Florida CraftArt. At first, this may seem like an unlikely pairing, but the Gallery Director, Maggie Duffy, has […]
Read MoreCrafting Your Business Workshop Jan. 5th
A One -Day Workshop with Wendy Rosen, 10am-1pm, January 5th. Wendy Rosen has a long history in the field of craft, and has worked with thousands of artists throughout the United States and Canada. As a champion for small business, she has written, lectured and taught artists how to launch and grow successful small enterprises. […]
Read MoreHoliday Boutique Opening Reception Friday, November 2nd
The elves have been hard at work creating wondrous treasures for the holiday season. Florida CraftArt is the place for the ultimate shopping experience with fine jewelry, clay, glass, ornaments & more hand crafted by Florida’s most talented artisans. Join us for a festive evening on Friday, November 2nd from 5:30-8:30 for holiday music & […]
Read MoreAfter Holiday Sale
20% off Entire Store December 26-December 31 only! Monday-Saturday 10am-5:30pm, Thursday til 7pm Sunday (Nov. 27-Dec. 17) noon-4pm Christmas Eve: 10am-4pm New Year’s Eve: 10am-2pm
Read MoreBook signing event: The Wood Sculptures of Candace Knapp
Thursday, October 13th 5:30-7:00pm “The Wood Sculptures of Candace Knapp” is a companion book to the exhibition, Voices in the Forest, at Florida CraftArt Gallery. Candace will share the stories behind the sculptures and explain her unique method of working with wood. She will discuss the relationship that develops between an artist and this most […]
Read MoreInterested in submitting work for the Retail Gallery?
We are always looking for fine craft artists living and working in Florida who are producing outstanding artwork. If you are interested in becoming a Florida CraftArt artist, please click on the links below for information and the application for jurying. Click here for the Application for Retail Gallery Artists Click here for Gallery Artist FAQs
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