Before you go, check out the calendar on their website because a couple times a month they offer $1…read morestudio fee day (as opposed to the usual fee of $5). I went this past Tuesday - it was the perfect rainy day activity! From the moment I walked in, everyone was nothing but friendly, helpful and accommodating. One of the ladies showed me around. Apparently they had just come back from a workshop and learned some new techniques. I fell in love with one of them and decided to do it for one of my pieces. It involved layering four different colors and using paper leaf cut-outs. I think it took me bout an hour to complete! Such a relaxing process and so much fun! I also painted a small plate freehand. That probably took about another hour. Throughout my time there, the ladies would occasionally check in to make sure I was doing alright. And they were always available if I had any questions.

Typical pottery painting experience but a bit more hands on. The worker helped pour all the paints…read morewhich was different than I was used to. He was out of a couple different colors and pottery pieces that people wanted to use but I get it cause it's a small business. He called a couple weeks later when the piece was ready.

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)!

We always have a great time here! The instructors are very helpful and friendly for all skill…read morelevels!

It's Paint Time! Mack was our instructor. She was awesome, patient, knowledgeable, helpful and kept…read morea smile on her face. Kind of funny to with her jokes lol. Nice size building. Beverages sold on site or you can bring in your own drinks and snacks. Plenty of pics to choose from . Check website for hrs, days , and pic of choice availability and payment. My party opted for a winter beauty pic to get us in the holiday spirit. Something different we decided to try and fairly challenging considering no outline available for easy painting. Mack made sure we were dedicated, focused and happy with our outcome. This was really fun and location was easy to find .

We had a very specific frame and matting style we needed for a piece of artwork. They were so…read moreamazing and took so much time and attention to detail to make sure it was perfect for us. And it seriously looks amazing!!! Definitely, definitely be using them again!

From the owner: Custom Framing, Art Classes (ages 6-adult), Gallery of Local Artists, Studioread more

Always great service and very knowledgeable! Huge selection of all things Leather…read morerelated...patterns, leather, notions, dyes, and tools. Moderate prices and sales often.

I've dropped by here several times. Sometimes I need something specific and sometimes I've just…read morebeen browsing. Every time, the folks working there have been very helpful and patient with all my questions. Lots of selection and they even have classes!

Very nice and well kept up school. Their new track is beautiful. They definitely take good care of…read morethis school and every person that I know that's been here has agreed it's a great place to be. Not sure if he's still here, but I went to Mr. Crawford art classes years ago and they were awesome.

I go to this school and sit for 7 hours straight with 30 minutes of break so that's excitin and…read morepainful.

I am so glad Yucandu exists. I always wanted to try mosaic but didn't know where to start. I…read moreattended a workshop where the process was clearly explained by the staff who was there to assist and offer suggestions the entire time. I was pleased to be able to leave the project there, partially finished, rather than rush through the project during the workshop. When going back to complete a workshop project, you do not have to pay a studio fee since that was worked into the initial price. I was able to go and finish gluing my project, using as much of the tiles/stained glass/porcelain as I wanted. I then took home my project as well as grout and a small kit containing a cloth, cuts of newspaper, and a few others things to grout at home, although I could have returned to the studio a third time to do that there if I wanted. Many members of my family go as well and have all expressed the same gratitude for the opportunity to create something new in a comfortable place at our own pace. Project prices (walk-in or workshop) aren't cheap but neither are the materials they provide. Everything I've made there has held up well and they rotate available projects. If you're unsure about project costs or studio fees, ask them before you start. They can recommend projects within your budget and explain the studio fee. They're not out to price gouge, running an art studio with quality materials and trained staff isn't cheap. I typically spend $70 per mosaic project/workshop, if you're looking for a rough estimate. They also sell cute kits for small mosaic projects to do at home, which make a great gift. I highly recommend checking out Yucandu. (thanks Yucandu team!)

Grace and Claire were so nice and helpful with three kids! They were so patient and helped so much…read morethroughout our visit. We had a free hour studio session and a $45 gift card and after only spending thirty minutes here we still owed $53, we only painted. If you do ceramic, mosaic or anything else it's a lot more. It is very pricey for heads up. The kids really enjoyed it! They have a cool artwork displayed sadly you can not purchase it. Which is a bummer! I recommend doing this at least once with your kids!

My wife saw this beautiful custom handmade jewelry and asked for some as a gift. Christine, the…read moreowner, is very professional, courteous and a pleasure to do business with. We will definitely be back for more. The store is clean and inviting, nestled in downtown Kirkwood next to Spencers Grill.

From the owner: Custom design hand-crafted artistic jewelry by designer Christine Dee. Christine is the designer…read moreif the Interchangeable Bracelet. Jewelry Classes Tools and Supplies Jewelry Repairs Beads. Christine is a Jewelry Designer with a desgree in Graphic Design. She has been designing jewelry since she was 18 years old and teaching for the last 10 years. You can sign up for classes from Beginner to Advanced. Classes are also offered through St. Louis Community College Continuing Ed and are held at Kirkwood Location

So many of these paint places are popping up around St Louis, but this one is by far my favorite!…read moreIt's the most affordable and has a huge variety of designs to choose from. They have different theme nights and you can book them for private parties also. Paint color options are beyond what anyone could ever need. Bring your own snacks and alcohol!

This was such a great experience! The staff is fantastic and so helpful with everything. They are…read moreso patient and willing to help and answer questions or issues you may have. It can be nerve wracking at times and they make it so easy and fun. I can't wait to come back again. So many options and unique Words on Wood!!