Looking for fun things to do from the cozy comfort of your home this winter? Or a volunteer project for the whole family? Check out some of these options, as well as some tried and true suggestions from our own St. Louis Moms!
AR Workshop
Take home DIY kits, complete with all of the materials you will need to craft a fun project! Instructions are included, as well as access to instructional videos.
Courage & Grace DIY Art Studio
A local area art studio that hosts workshops and events, as well as offers takeaway kits so you can let your creative flair flow at home! In addition to hosting events for the 18+ crowd, Courage & Grace also offers mini-makers workshops for kids.
300 West State Street, O’Fallon, IL 62269
The Crafty Brush at Aerie Lane
While in-person workshops are offered, craft Kits-on-the-Go are still available!
427 South Main Street, St. Charles, MO 63301
Glazed and Confused
Open for in-studio painting, however
Take and Paint Pottery projects still available!
Jacoby Arts Center
Check out Jacoby Arts Center’s Free Art Club on Tuesdays! Perfect for ages 5 – 15, any skill level! The best part is that these kids workshops are FREE thanks to a generous local donor!
Jacoby Arts Center also offers JAC in a Box! These home art kids are perfect for all ages! You Tube videos accompany the projects to help you learn as you create!
Tuesdays 5 – 6:30 pm
627 E. Broadway, Alton, IL
Mommy’s deSIGN Farm
Offering public workshops, but also private workshops you can host in your home!
1060 Rue St. Catherine Street, Florissant, MO 63031
The Painted Pot
Pottery-to-Go, Clay-to-Go, and Parties-to-Go are available
to purchase online!
3772 Monticello Plaza, St. Charles, MO 63304
That Painting Spot
The studio is open, and Pottery and Canvas Painting Kits
To-Go are also available.
12798 Olive Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63141
Pinspiration Chesterfield
Studio open, and Pick up Kits available.
164 Chesterfield Commons East Road, Chesterfield, MO 63005
St. Louis Public Libraries
Take and Make Kits are free crafts for kids and teens.
Kits are first come, first serve
and new kits come out each month!
Various St. Louis Public Library Locations
Sweetology
Grab a to-go decorating kit (cakes, cookies, cupcakes, and more!)
2550 State Hwy K, O’Fallon, MO 63368
United Way’s Volunteer Center
Do-It-Yourself Project Guides
Looking for a family project that you can do at home that will enrich the lives of others? The United Way has a list of Do-It Yourself projects, complete with instructions for you to complete and drop off at a local area non-profit. Community partners accept donations across the STL area.
YuCanDu Art Studio
Arts & Crafts kits can be made in the open studio,
or you can take them home. Pick up and shipping available.