Three years ago I attended my first ever Wall Ball; Wall Ball is the large annual fundraiser for…read moreSCOSAG, it was where I first learned about SCOSAG, and it is one of the best fundraising events in St. Louis. They have hundreds of artists create pieces live in front of you throughout the event and then they auction off the pieces to fund the studio. I was immediately intrigued and addicted. We have been every year since. Since that first event, St. Louis City Open Studios and Gallery has become one of my top "kid friendly" places in this city. They offer fun and educational art-centered classes for kids as well as open studio hours six days a week. Your "little" can learn how to throw some clay onto a wheel, string their own necklace, or illustrate their own book. My personal favorite is the kid and me class on Saturday afternoons. For one hundred bucks you get six weeks of uninterrupted quality family time with all of the art supplies as well as an art instructor provided. Who knows...you may have given birth to the next Picasso and never have known it with all that time they spend on the Wii. I am all for getting out and getting hands on and SCOSAG provides the perfect environment for good ole fashion fun. Love Live Creativity!

From the owner: Artscope is a youth arts organization located in the heart of Tower Grove Park, dedicated to making…read morecreative exploration accessible, inclusive, and meaningful for St. Louis children and families. Since 2002, we've offered nature-connected, multidisciplinary arts programs that nurture creativity, confidence, and critical thinking—whether through our beloved Summer Camp Create, school-year workshops, or partnerships with local schools and community organizations. Led by professional Teaching Artists, our programs emphasize self-expression, environmental awareness, and equitable access to the arts. From sculpture and storytelling to eco-art and animation, we help young people discover the joy of making, imagining, and building the future they want to see. Come visit us in our historic cottage, nestled inside one of the city's most beautiful parks—and see how creativity thrives here!

I came by Craft Alliance before the holidays looking for some cute ornaments. Their selection of…read moreglass blown ornaments is beautiful and kept my tree very pretty. The people working there were very nice and helpful in teaching me about the artist and pointing out other items that might be of interest. I plan to keep these for years to come!

Craft Alliance offers camps for kids, classes for kids, teens, adults and 1 day craft seminars. All…read morethe teachers I have had there do a great job of balancing the students interests and aptitudes in the class while allowing freedom to explore and for projects in. I am so thankful to have a place like this in St. Louis. I highly recommend joining as a member and taking some classes (you get a discount as a member)!

I've taken a couple classes here and shopped for glass here, too. The materials are hit or miss, as…read morecan be expected since this is basically a thrift store for artistic raw materials, priced at $1 a pound! I even donated a couple bagfuls of vintage fabric (too cool for Goodwill, but perfect for here). The classes were very well organized and designed for the students to be successful. This is such a great creative resource I only wish they were open more and If they were a tool library, also!

Great place. Fast service. Lots of space. A lot of activities. You can get 5oz pours for $3…read more Winning!

I almost didn't come because there were no pictures online and I don't want to spend $13.50 to be…read moredisappointed. But came with friends who had been here and said it would be good for my almost 2 year old. This place is great!!! Sharing more pics to show the mamas what it's all about. SO GOOD!!! It's 25 degrees today so we skipped the playground and came here- great idea for chilly, rainy or too hot summer days. I didn't take a picture of the art space because I think one is already posted but I will come back just for that area with my 5 year old, looks like they have everything you could imagine to create. This place is genius!

Had the pleasure of meeting the owner last Saturday, right after stopping at the coffee shop next…read moredoor. So lovely to have a play place in South City. My daughter, who is 5, jumped right in and loved all the toys. It was nice and busy, but not too much so. Did I mention, the coffee shop next door delivers here! They also have art classes and a dedicated art area. I do believe there's also a sensory friendly area if you're kid is overstimulated or just doesn't like allot of noise. You can also buy a multi pack for a discount. The price for a play session was less than $15, and you can stay as long as you want until close.

I'm took a 6-week stained glass class here and it was great! The teacher was knowledgeable and I…read morefelt very comfortable asking any questions. The class size is small and the other students had various degrees of experience but it seemed like we were all pretty successful. The big bonus is to be able to see all the beautiful pieces of stained glass hanging in the shop and to see other pieces in various states of construction or repair. There is an enormous inventory of glass to purchase plus lots of other supplies!

Too many small pieces for small children. Is there an age preference or preferred minimum age. Do…read moreyou do parties?

We did the Hot Cocoa and Paint party today and it was lovely! They made it easy and fun for kids of…read moreall ages. My 5 y/o and I used it as a date opportunity, which was perfect. We were able to do an art project side by side and drink hot cocoa. When he was done with his project, one of the owners organized some board games with the kids that he was very into. The party was small, with 5 kids total I think. You can tell they are comfortable working with kids, which you would think is a given, but you would be surprised how many places we have been to and they are not. They were kind and we had a great experience. My 5 y/o said "I LOVED it there!" They just opened in November so show them some love. Great addition to the neighborhood.

From the owner: Tilt and Squint Studio is a creative space in South St. Louis where art meets wellbeing and…read morecommunity. Our aim is to foster a welcoming, creative environment where artistic expression and sense of belonging lead to personal growth and a thriving community. W Our Motto: Life’s Best View – Slightly Askew.

I took my first pottery class though St Louis Community College continuing education program. The…read moreclass was taught at South Broadway Art Project. My teacher Sarah was so encouraging and knowledgeable. I learned the basics of throwing on the wheel, hand building and glazing. The class was so much fun I sighed up for a 3 month membership. Such a wonderful space to come and create. Everything you need with any questions answered by knowledgeable staff.

Ok, circling back with an update in reference to my prior review. The director did end up circling…read moreback with me and offered some very generous options as solutions which was incredibly kind of her. We took a pottery wheel demo course today which seems like is a great intro or refresher if you're a total novice or just starting your wheel work. I think this or the Clay Date Night experience would be great options depending on what you're looking for. During today's class there were other people doing independent work and they would intermittently offer a suggestion or two to the participants in the demo class which created a welcoming, communal environment. You will need to wedge your own clay in the demo course so if you want to just show up and have everything ready for you, maybe go with the date night option. If you want to learn a little bit more about the craft in general, this is a great option.

Honest and fair pricing. John's many years of stained glass experience make him your 1st person to…read morecall. Don't hesitate calling him!

Just had John create and install a masterful 38"x38" stained glass Hibiscus plant full of beautiful…read moreand lively colors matching the plant we have along with a small puppy paw print. This project is in honor of our late beloved mini long black-haired dachshund "Pinot" who passed away under our Hibiscus plant after a 13-year battle with a degenerative back disorder. The sun hits it directly in the morning lighting up the room and at night with the light on, lights up the back pool deck where we can enjoy a glass of Pinot Noir and share sweet memories of "Pinot"! I highly recommend John

HavenHouse was truly our safe haven when visiting St Louis for a medical appointment. From the…read morestart, they were the best. Easy to make the reservation. Answered all questions when I called (and called back and back and back again!). They even called a couple of days before to confirm the reservation. Not only did they provide an affordable room, they treated one adult per room and children under 12 to the buffet breakfast and also gave us, free of charge, one meal (which we had as lunch) and snacks and drinks. To top it off, they allowed us to borrow a microwave and use their freezer! It truly was a saving grace and we wish they were in all states we visit for medical appointments as they made us feel cared for, like we had friends we could ask for help. Cannot thank them or recommend them enough.

Haven House is one of those places doing IMPORTANT work. It is one of my favorite local places to…read moredeliver boxes of goods. The Haven House has a donation wish list on their website. They also have volunteer opportunities for individuals or groups. Need a local charity to support...look no further than the Haven House. The Haven House is a hospital hospitality house. The mission to provide the comfort of home to patients and their families visiting St. Louis for medical treatments. Lodging, transportaion to area Hospitals, support, and meals are some of the amenities the Haven House provides guests. Visit their Facebook Page or Website for more details.