We sat down with Lauren Wash, an artist and Craft Alliance’s Development Manager, to discuss the genesis of her quilting practice, her unique design philosophy, and why the simple act of making is a vital

We sat down with Susan Fox, the founder of Steele Caramels, whose delectable confections—born from a cherished family recipe—are a unique feature in the Craft Alliance Shop. We discussed the art of the handmade, the

Alisha Porter is the 24-25 Whitaker Artist-in-Residence. Alisha is an artist and educator drawn to the transformative power of clay and the endless possibilities of mixed media and craft processes. Inspired by personal experiences of

Jeff Hornung is an accomplished woodturner and artist based in St. Louis. He teaches classes in our Wood Studio, and his work can be found in our Gallery Shop. Click on the image to hear

“It’s not so much what you make. It’s why you make it.” Paul Dresang is an American ceramics and glass artist and retired Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville professor. He has presented his work in countless solo

Tim is our development & communications directory. He grew up in the Metro East and attended St. Louis University as an undergrad and law school student. After practicing estate law for five years, he felt