UPCOMING EVENTS

It's Creating Cats & Dogs Art Show

Saturday, March 11th --- Opening Reception: 5:00pm-9:00pm during ArtWalk. Show runs through April. Hundreds of pieces of Cat & Dog art by some of the top national & local artists in the US. Blown glass, ceramic, jewelry, metal, wood, paper, foam,...Located on "the most dog-friendly block in the US" Raffles & Pet Pal photagrappher on hand during the opening. Bring a photo of your pet for Viktor Bevanda to paint. Viktor is a 14-year-old who was diagnosed with Autism at an early age,and can't speak. He proves Autism is no barrier to creativity. Special show partners: Pet Pal Animal Shelter, St. PetersBARK Natural Pet Market, The New Barker Dog Magazine, & Dr. Chrissy Auger. Start your ArtWalk at Craftsman House then board the free ArtWalk trolley to visit dozens of other galleries.Start your ArtWalk at Craftsman House then board the free ArtWalk trolley to visit dozens of other galleries.

Ellis Paul in concert

March 17th at 7:00pm...
, $25 donation to artist

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ellispaul.com

Ellis returns on his 30th Anniversary Tour.
“A great guitarist and singer, but really shines as an amazing songwriter.” --Chicago Tribune
> For tickets call (727) 323-2787.

Chuck Brodsky in concert

Saturday, March 18th at 6:30pm...
, $25 donation to artist

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chuckbrodsky.com

Our good friend Chuck Brodsky returns for his 18th annual spring training show! For tickets call (727) 323-2787.

Claudia Schmidt in concert

Saturday, January 21st --- 6:30pm
$20 donation to artist

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claudiaschmidt.com

Valentine's 2nd Saturday ArtWalk

Saturday, February 11th --- 5:00pm-9:00pm at Craftsman House. Start your ArtWalk at Craftsman House then board the free ArtWalk trolley to visit dozens of other galleries.

Localtopia!

Saturday, February 18th --- 10am - 5pm.
FREE
A community celebration of all things local in Williams Park. Both Craftsman House Gallery will be at this exciting event. We will have new work available from our special kiln firing. Local retailers, local art, local craft beer, local music, local locals!

It's Creating Cats & Dogs Art Show

Saturday, March 11th --- Opening Reception: 5:00pm-9:00pm during ArtWalk. Show runs through April. Hundreds of pieces of Cat & Dog art by some of the top national & local artists in the US. Blown glass, ceramic, jewelry, metal, wood, paper, foam,...Located on "the most dog-friendly block in the US" Raffles & Pet Pal photagrappher on hand during the opening. Bring a photo of your pet for Viktor Bevanda to paint. Viktor is a 14-year-old who was diagnosed with Autism at an early age,and can't speak. He proves Autism is no barrier to creativity. Special show partners: Pet Pal Animal Shelter, St. PetersBARK Natural Pet Market, The New Barker Dog Magazine, & Dr. Chrissy Auger.

15th Annual Pie Day - 3.14

Tuesday, March 14th (3.14)
All day long
Come in for some homemade pi. Mathematicians celebrate pi as the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Here we celebrate with our famous strawberry rhubarb, along with other varieties. Eat it here a la mode, or take some home to your abode. Free slice of pie with minimum gallery purchase of $15.

Ellis Paul in concert

March 17th at 7:00pm...
, $25 donation to artist

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ellispaul.com

Ellis returns on his 30th Anniversary Tour.
“A great guitarist and singer, but really shines as an amazing songwriter.” --Chicago Tribune
> For tickets call (727) 323-2787.

Chuck Brodsky in concert

Saturday, March 18th at 6:30pm...
, $25 donation to artist

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chuckbrodsky.com

Our good friend Chuck Brodsky returns for his 18th annual spring training show! For tickets call (727) 323-2787.

Rob Ickes $ Trey Hensley in concert

Friday, April 14th at 7:00pm....
, $25 donation to artist

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robandtrey.com

Voted our top concert of 2019, this bluegrass powerhouse duo returns to our intimate listening room. Rob is a 15-TIME dobro player of the year winner & Trey is one of the hottest young guitarists/vocalists in Nashville. For tickets call (727) 323-2787.

John McCutcheon Hammer Dulcimer livestream concert

Sunday, April 16th at 7:00pm...
, $20 donation to artist

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folkmusic.com

John is considered one of the world masters on this beautiful instrument. Through the years his audiences have often asked for an all-dulcimer concert and, finally, here it is. See just why he is held in such high regard.

Green Thumb Festival

Saturday, April 29th and Sunday, April 30th -- 9:00am-4:00pm. Stop by the Craftsman House booth for a unique selection of handmade garden art and environmentally sustainable items.

Movies in the Park

Preserve The Burg presents Movies in the Park in North Straub Park on St. Petersburg's downtown waterfront.

18th Annual Craftsman House Teapot Show

Opening Reception: Saturday May 13th, 5:00pm-9:00pm (during ArtWalk)
Show runs through June 27th --- Free
Top ceramic artists from across the US. have been invited to participate. This year's show features a wide variety of functional teapots. Teapots will be on display & available for purchase.

Fair Trade Celebration

Saturday, May 13th
5:00pm - 8:30pm, Free
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Start off your Gallery Walk by celebrating World Fair Trade Day with us. Join us for a free cup of organic, fair trade coffee. Enjoy discounts on one pound bags of Craftsman House organic, fair trade coffee. Fair Trade pays a fair price to family farmers & contributes to environmentally friendly farming practices.

17th Annual Clay Pride Show

Opening Reception June 10th, runs through July 3rd

Featuring a collection of colorful ceramics (and glass) by clay artists who are openly embracing the clay lifestyle.

16th Annual Loving Day Celebration

Saturday, June 11th --- Free
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Loving Day celebrates the landmark 1967 Supreme Court case that legalized interracial marriage in the United States. Loving Day's mission is to fight racial prejudice through education & to build a multicultural community. Loving Day specials in the cafe.

Pride's Grand Central Street Festival

Sunday, June 25th at 11am
FREE
Craftsman House, Truffula Eco Boutique and The Collectors Exchange will have cold drinks, hot music, live painting, pottery demos, at the St. Pete Pride Festival.

Independents Week

July 1st-July 7th
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Craftsman House & Keep St. Pete Local join others across the country in celebrating the annual Independents Week. Support your local, independent retailers who help preserve the uniqueness of our community.

Once-A-Year Studio Sale

Saturday, July 8th - Saturday, August 13th

Free
A once a year event where the potters of Craftsman House sell their seconds at amazing prices. These pots could have slight imperfections that clay connoisseurs enjoy. Work is stored in the studio all year in anticipation of this sale.

Worldwide Play Music on the Porch Day

Saturday, August 26th --- 10am-6pm
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Musicians, stop by the Craftsman House porch to play. Plug in or play acoustic. Music lovers stop by for a listen.

American Craft Week

October 1st - October 10th
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Craftsman House Celebrates American Craft Week, recognizing the countless ways handmade objects enrich our daily lives and contribute to our national aesthetic and economy. Proud to be in St Petersburg, voted "The #1 Craft Lovers Town in the US".

Movies in the Park

Preserve The Burg presents Movies in the Park in North Straub Park on St. Petersburg's downtown waterfront.

Clay Games XVIIII

--- high noon --- Free
Potters from around the world gather to compete in a decathlon of fun clay events to determine who will be the "Clay Champion of the World!"

19th Annual Pot Roast-charity pottery raffle

Date to be announced, at 4pm
4:00pm --- Free a>

Pot Roast won the Niche Award for the "Best Charitable Event in the US". Our biggest event of the year! Potters donate work which we load into the large kiln. Once the kiln is fired, we unload the work and raffle off dozens of pots. Proceeds are donated to charity.
Buy a bowl and fill it up with complimentary pot roast or veggie stew.
Buy a tumbler & fill it up with complimentary iced tea or beer.

Shift Your Shopping to Local

November 1st - December 31st We’re building a tradition that strengthens local economies, expands employment, nurtures a sense of community, and provides a more relaxed, fun, and rewarding shopping experience. As customers, we collectively spend a large portion of our annual shopping budget between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31. Thank you for joining us in shifting those dollars to locally owned, independent businesses. Not just on Small Business Saturday - but every day!

Shopapalooza Festival

Saturday, November 25th-Sunday, November 26th. Over 350 local businesses, music, food, beer,... Vinoy Park. Free

Craftsman House 22nd Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, December 10th --- Free
Celebrate our 22nd-year all day with us. In conjunction with the Holiday ArtWalk, 5:00pm-9:00pm