Program Type: Art Workshop

GET READY FOR FESTIVE HOLIDAY CREATIVITY!

Join the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Saint Louis‘s premier cultural destination, for a fun, hands-on workshop. This festive, family-friendly program is a highlight of the local calendar and a fun way to experience chess education through creative play.

The Program: Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts

Gobble up some fun with Thanksgiving-themed arts and crafts! Attendees will create festive decorations and keepsakes to celebrate the season with loved ones. This activity takes place within our art gallery setting in Saint Louis, where creativity meets culture. Supplies are provided, so just bring your holiday spirit and creativity. And while you’re here, play some chess!

All supplies for this self-led activity are included, and no chess experience is needed to join in!

The program is FREE for all visitors and World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries Members! Learn more about becoming a member.

Current Exhibition

While visiting the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries in Saint Louis, we also invite you to explore our current exhibition:

• Game Plan: The Strategy of Chess & Sports

GET READY FOR ARTISTIC DISCOVERY!

Join the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Saint Louis’s premier cultural destination, for a unique, approachable, hands-on workshop. This interactive, creative program is a highlight of the local calendar and a fun way to experience chess education through visual art and sketching.

The Program: Drawing Workshop with Lauren Darling

Master Form and Shape in the Galleries

Develop your art skills in this specialized drawing workshop led by instructor Lauren Darling. You will learn the art of form, shape, and more as you sketch in our vibrant exhibition spaces. Guests are invited to capture the photographic figures on display or find inspiration in the wide array of sports and chess memorabilia and artifacts throughout the gallery.

Whether you are a seasoned artist or picking up a pencil for the first time, this session offers a relaxed environment to sharpen your observational skills. Supplies and complimentary refreshments from Brennan’s will be provided, and no chess experience is needed to join in!

The program has a $10 entry fee, but it is $5 for World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries Members! Learn more about becoming a member.

The Exhibition: Game Plan: The Strategy of Chess & Sports

The Intersection of Strategy and Culture.

This creative program is offered in connection with our current exhibition, Game Plan: The Strategy of Chess & Sports. This exhibition features over 100 artifacts, including vintage equipment and sports-themed chess sets, that highlight the shared tactical evolution between the chessboard and the playing field. This event promotes chess education by demonstrating how the visual geometry of the game and sporting culture influences artistic expression through the study of diverse artifacts and imagery.

GET READY FOR CREATIVE CRAFTING!

Join the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Saint Louis’s premier cultural destination, for a unique, approachable, hands-on workshop. This family-friendly program is a highlight of the local calendar and a fun way to experience chess education through creative play.

The Program: Create Your Own Sports Keychain

Enjoy a fun self-led activity where you can customize your own keychain to represent your favorite sport. Visit our Play & Create Space to design a unique accessory using baubles, beads, and even chess pieces to attach to your keys, backpack, or gym bag! All supplies for this self-led activity are included, and no chess experience is needed to join in!

The Exhibition: Game Plan: The Strategy of Chess & Sports

This fun program is offered in connection with our interactive exhibition, Game Plan: The Strategy of Chess & Sports. This exhibition explores the shared world of competitive drive, physical mastery, and the mental stamina required in both athletic pursuits and chess. This event promotes chess education by demonstrating how the strategic elements of the board translate to the field, court, and track.

GET READY FOR A CREATIVE HOME RUN!

Join the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Saint Louis’s premier cultural destination, for a unique, approachable, hands-on workshop. This interactive, social program is a highlight of the local calendar and a fun way to experience chess education through creative play and the exploration of sports strategy.

The Program: Design Your Own Custom Baseball Cap

Hit a home run with your creativity at our museum, where you can customize your very own custom baseball cap using a variety of iron-on patches. We’ll provide all the supplies you need, including plain baseball caps. However, if you have a favorite hat that you’d like to personalize, feel free to bring it along!

After you’ve created your one-of-a-kind cap, take a walk-off victory lap through our newest exhibition. Refreshments from Brennan’s will be provided to keep the inspiration flowing as you explore.

All supplies for this self-led activity are included, and no chess experience is needed to join in!

The program has a $20 entry fee, but it is $10 for seniors, students, military personnel, and World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries Members! Learn more about becoming a member and join here.

The Exhibition: Game Plan: The Strategy of Chess and Sports

This fun program is offered in connection with our current interactive exhibition, Game Plan: The Strategy of Chess and Sports. This exhibition explores the intersection of art and strategy in modern culture, specifically examining the shared mental discipline of athletes and chess players. This event promotes chess education by demonstrating how the strategic thinking found in sports—and the gear we wear to play them—relates to the tactical world of chess.

Get Ready for a Fun Night of Creation and Cocktails!

Join the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries in Saint Louis for a unique and approachable hands-on workshop. This interactive, creative program is a highlight of the local calendar and a fun way to experience chess education through creative play and literary inspiration.

The Program: Zine & Book Making

Learn to Craft Your Own Unique Booklet with Artist Amanda Greene

Get ready to make your mark! Join us for a fun zine and bookmaking workshop with instructor Amanda Greene. You’ll learn how to create your own unique zine or small booklet from scratch. Unleash your creativity and leave with a masterpiece all your own!

All supplies and refreshments are included, and no chess or artistic experience is needed to join in!

The program has a $10 entry fee, but is FREE for seniors, students, military personnel, and World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries Members! Learn more about becoming a member.

Connected Exhibition: Reading Between the Lines: Chess and Literature

This fun, interactive program is offered in connection with our current art exhibition, Reading Between the Lines: Chess and Literature The exhibition explores the intersection of literature, creative thought, and chess strategy. This event promotes chess education by demonstrating how the literary arts can be a form of creative strategy and self-expression.

While You’re Here…

While visiting the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries in Saint Louis, we also invite you to explore our other current exhibitions:

• Charles Houska: Master of Play
• Chess Variants: Transforming Tradition

Join the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Saint Louis‘s premier cultural destination, for a unique and approachable hands-on workshop. This interactive, family-friendly program is a highlight of the local calendar and a fun way to experience chess education through creative play.

The Program: Valentine’s Crafts, Checkmates, and Chocolates

A Sweet & Strategic Crafting Activity for All Ages

Get ready to checkmate your Valentine’s Day crafting! Join us for a fun afternoon of chess-inspired crafts. You can make a whimsical collage with hearts and knights, design a Valentine’s card with a chessboard pattern, or play a friendly game of chess. We’ll provide all the supplies and plenty of candy to sweeten the deal.

The activity is self-guided and runs during the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries’ business hours. All ages are welcome!All supplies for this self-led activity are included, and no chess experience is needed to join in!

Current Exhibitions

While visiting the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries in Saint Louis, we also invite you to explore our current exhibitions:

• Charles Houska: Master of Play
• Reading Between the Lines: Chess and Literature
• Chess Variants: Transforming Tradition

GET READY FOR A FUN & CRAFTY EVENING!

Join the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Saint Louis’s premier cultural destination, for a unique, approachable, hands-on workshop. This interactive, creative program is a highlight of the local calendar and a fun way to experience chess education through imaginative play.

The Program: Create Your Own Bookmarks

Unleash Your Creativity & Craft Unique Designs

Unleash your creativity and learn to make fun, beautiful bookmarks in our hands-on workshop! You’ll be inspired by our current exhibition, Reading Between the Lines: Chess and Literature, as you craft unique designs. Whether you’re making a bookmark for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for a loved one, you’ll have a blast getting crafty in the relaxing atmosphere of our Saint Louis art gallery.

We’ll have all the supplies you need, and plenty of refreshments to keep the creative energy flowing. No chess experience is needed to join in!

The program has a $10 entry fee, but is FREE for seniors, students, military personnel, and World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries Members! Learn more about becoming a member.

The Exhibition: Reading Between the Lines: Chess and Literature

The Intersection of Strategy and Culture

This fun program is offered in connection with our current art exhibition, Reading Between the Lines: Chess and Literature. This exhibition explores the intersection of art and strategy in modern culture. This event promotes chess education by demonstrating how creativity and design relate to strategic thinking.

Current Exhibitions

While visiting the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries in Saint Louis, we also invite you to explore our other current exhibitions:

• Charles Houska: Master of Play
• Chess Variants: Transforming Tradition

GET READY FOR A FUN, HANDS-ON CREATIVE CHALLENGE!

Join the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Saint Louis‘s premier cultural destination, for a unique and approachable hands-on workshop. This interactive, adult program is a highlight of the local calendar and a fun way to experience chess education through creative play.

The Program: Poetic Device—Make a Printed Flexigon with Central Print

A Printmaking, Poetry, and Math-Fused Workshop

Join Central Print for a printmaking, poetry, and math-fused workshop inspired by Square Poem: The Bishop by Nkosi Nkululeko, currently on view at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries. We will be making a flexigon—a folded book that opens up to reveal a new arrangement of words and images, allowing the artist to play with multiple meanings. Participants will create the book’s content by printing with an assortment of imagery and type from Central Print’s Collection.

All supplies for this self-led activity are included, and no chess experience is needed to join in!

The program has a $5 entry fee, but is FREE for World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries Members! Learn more about becoming a member.

The Exhibition: Reading Between the Lines: Chess and Literature

The Intersection of Strategy and Culture

This fun program is offered in connection with our current art exhibition, Reading Between the Lines: Chess and Literature. This exhibition explores how authors and artists have used chess as a metaphor for strategy, life, and conflict in their works. This event promotes chess education by demonstrating the link between strategic thinking, creative expression, and design.

Current Exhibitions

While visiting the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries in Saint Louis, we also invite you to explore our other current exhibitions:

• Charles Houska: Master of Play
• Chess Variants: Transforming Tradition

Get ready for some quacky fun! Come decorate your own rubber ducky to use in a game of Duck Chess, a delightful and approachable variant of chess. All the supplies are included for this activity in our Play and Create Space, which is part of our current exhibition, Chess Variants: Transforming Tradition. No chess experience is needed to join in! This is a self-led activity, so you can spend as much or as little time as you’d like creating a playable masterpiece for the board.

Free for WCHOF members, students, seniors, and military personnel.

Get in the holiday spirit and customize your own ornament! Ornaments look great on holiday decorations, gifts to others, and so much more. Bring some friends and have a great time with complimentary supplies and refreshments.

*20% discount for WCHOF members, students, seniors, and military personnel