Children and families, please join Florida CraftArt's initiative for educating youngsters and families in the art of fine crafts. Classes offered Second Sunday of every month, using various medians on fine craft. Sign-ups open now for our Creative Discovery Workshop on March 10th at 1:30 – 3:30p.m. In this workshop, you will learn the basic instruction using wood to build a novelty box with a lid. Students will learn about types of wood/trees, basic box making techniques; how to glue, sand, … [Read more...]
The Hero’s Journey Workshop: a collaboration with Keep St. Pete Lit
Saturday, March 16, 1:00-3:00pm Participants will write a one-page ekphrastic story or poem inspired by Florida CraftArts exhibition, Quest: A Celebration of Glass. THIS CLASS WILL MEET AT FLORIDA CRAFTART to view the pieces on display. We will write stories and poems using Joseph Campbell's "The Hero's Journey" as the foundation for our writing. You will pick the piece that most inspires you (no two writers will write about the same piece) and after viewing the work, we will go to a … [Read more...]
Call To Artists: Florida CraftArt Members’ Show 2019
Call To Artists Florida CraftArt Members’ Show Contemporary Craft at its Finest This national, juried, call- to-artists exhibition of original fine craft artwork showcases the best of handcrafted work by our members. April 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Opening reception June 1, 5:30-7 p.m. Closing reception/People’s Choice Award SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE - Click here for info This exhibition is made possible in part with grants from VISION All Florida CraftArt members are invited … [Read more...]
QUEST: Celebration of Glass
March 7-April 20, 2019 QUEST: Celebration of Glass In honor of the Glass Art Society Conference (GAS) in St. Petersburg, Duncan McClellan and Mary Childs will curate an exhibition of glass masters who draw on mythological, cultural, and personal imagery. Each work of art illustrates the artist’s intimate and expansive journeys of self-exploration and communication. GAS holds a three-day conference with more than 2,000 attendees from the glass world; last year, it was held in Murano, … [Read more...]
Walking Mural Tours in the Central Arts District
The Central Arts District in downtown St. Petersburg is proud to present our signature Walking Mural Tours every Saturday morning starting at Florida CraftArt. Visitors will hear the inside stories of the making of over 30 murals found in the four block tour. Who is Woo? Why Frida and Twiggy? Photo opps as a bird, a fish, a bug! Walking Mural Tours The original St. Pete Mural Tour! Weekly tours are scheduled on Saturday mornings from 10-11:30 a.m. The cost for the mural tour is $19 for … [Read more...]
St. Pete Mural Tours by Bicycle
The Central Arts District in downtown St. Petersburg is proud to present our signature Mural Tours by Bicycle once a month on Saturday afternoons. Riders will hear the inside stories of the making of over 30 murals found on this leisurely bike ride. Who is Woo? Why Frida and Twiggy? Photo opps as a bird, a fish, a bug! Join our monthly bike smART Tour! Only 20 spots available each month, sign up now! … [Read more...]
Mural Tours Begin in the Central Arts District
The Central Arts District in downtown St. Petersburg is proud to present our signature Walking Mural Tours every Saturday morning starting at Florida CraftArt. Visitors will hear the inside stories of the making of over 30 murals found in the four block tour. Who is Woo? Why Frida and Twiggy? Photo opps as a bird, a fish, a bug! Can't see enough just walking? Join our monthly bike smART Tour! Walking Mural Tours The original St. Pete Mural Tour! Weekly tours are scheduled on Saturday … [Read more...]
Shopping at Florida CraftArt
Fabulous creations from Florida craft artists at ...the NEW Florida CraftArt! The ultimate shopping experience with fine jewelry, clay, glass, ornaments & more handcrafted by Florida’s most talented artists. We are so excited to show you the newly renovated galleries showcasing brilliant work by our longtime artists and fabulous new ones! Bring your shopping list! Hours Monday-Saturday 10-5:30 & Sunday 12-5 2nd Saturday Gallery Walk open until 9pm … [Read more...]
