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: Woof, Meow, Chirp and Slither
June 7-August 10, 2019 Florida CraftArt is participating with St. Petersburg’s initiative, a national movement “Better Cities for Pets,” as a pet-friendly city. In this call-to-artists exhibition, artworks of “all things pets” will include fine craft artists creations, such as 3D portraits, artful storytelling, and functional items for pets and their humans. Programming will include artists’ demos, workshops, pet meet-and-greets, and partnerships with nonprofit organizations and … [Read more...]
CraftArt Festival 2018 hosted record-breaking crowds
More than 12,000 of St. Petersburg’s residents and visitors enjoyed the free 21st Annual CraftArt Festival held on Saturday, November 17 and Sunday, November 18, just outside the doors of the Florida CraftArt Gallery, at the crossroads of Central Avenue and 5th Street in Downtown St. Petersburg. CraftArt Festival 2018 was presented by the Red Apple Group. Collectors and art lovers were delighted by the creations of over 100 of the nation’s best contemporary fine craft artists, artist … [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...]
