Tell the tale of a chosen animal by combining pressure-printed textures with wood type in an accordion-folded booklet and a time-tested writing game–the Mad Lib. Using provided bookmaking supplies, families will enjoy creating their book from start to finish. Whether it’s a housecat up to the usual antics or a winged beast resting on a cloud, your story will surely be legendary!
Central Print is a non-profit arts organization with a mission to promote the art of letterpress printmaking and related arts by providing workshops, classes, and programs focusing on design and production using historic printing equipment. Founded in 2014 by Eric Woods, Owner of The Firecracker Press, and Director Marie Oberkirsch, Central Print is located in the historic Old North neighborhood of Saint Louis.
*20% discount for WCHOF members, students, seniors, and military personnel
We’re WILD about you! Join us for a hands-on workshop with Perennial, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Inspired by our Paws and Pawns: Exploring Animal Chess Sets exhibit, the creative instructors at Perennial will take you through DIYing a loving creature to gift to someone special. From love bugs to love birds, all creatures will be crafted using provided reclaimed materials.
Bring the little ones to the WCHOF for a hands-on art workshop, exploring creativity and discovering their inner champion! Inspired by our current exhibition, Clash for the Crown: Celebrating Chess Champions exhibition, Art Educator Colleen Fitzsimmons-Wiviott will teach the class how to use a variety of kid-friendly painting and sculpture techniques to create a sizeable collaborative trophy and make individual wearable crowns using collage and printing techniques. This workshop is recommended for children ages 3-6 and their caregivers; supplies are included.
Bring the kids for a summer fun event on our chess patio and meet Saint Louis-area author and mom-influencer Tara L. Smith! Smith will be here to autograph copies of her new book, Best Mom St. Louis, a compilation of the best activities for families to enjoy in the city. Cool off with complimentary make-your-own snow cones from Kona Ice, play “duck” chess with our giant pieces, make some crafts, and save 20% on children’s gifts at Q Boutique!
Celebrate artful, sculptural objects in a hands-on art workshop for young artists with Colleen Fitzsimmons-Wiviott. Inspired by the Crown Jewels: Donation Highlights exhibition, Colleen will teach different painting and collage techniques to create a sizeable collaborative chess piece celebrating rare and ornate chess sets in the collection. Then, create your take-home chess piece sculptures with air-drying clay, fun jewels, and more!
