Park Bench Creations
Slab-built and sculpted Stoneware Ceramics... and other things.
Based in Edwardsville, IL
We now have a growing selection of crystal & semi-precious stone jewelry,
AND ALSO journals, assorted irreverent stickers, and original black&white photos!
**Please Note: Not all products will be available at all scheduled events.
Some events require entry with only one medium (ceramics or photography),
and further, some will feature only our more artistic pieces.
(event details to follow)
Slab-built and sculpted Stoneware Ceramics... and other things.
Based in Edwardsville, IL
We now have a growing selection of crystal & semi-precious stone jewelry,
AND ALSO journals, assorted irreverent stickers, and original black&white photos!
**Please Note: Not all products will be available at all scheduled events.
Some events require entry with only one medium (ceramics or photography),
and further, some will feature only our more artistic pieces.
(event details to follow)
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What started as a fun add-on for our local events with Santatown Press,
has turned into a whole separate venture for us!
Please visit our Facebook and Instagram pages for more information:
ParkBenchCreations
2023 Events & Retail
March 3 - May 20 - The Gallery at the Library - Hermann, MO
Five of Chris's photos were chosen to be part of their Black & White photography exhibit.
March 19 - The Ridge Room - 60 N Gore Ave, Webster Groves, MO
9am to 1pm, come grab a coffee and shop the 20+ local artisans
We will have a smaller set up at this event, so please let us know if you would like
us to bring something particular.
May 12-14 - Laumeier Art Fair - 12580 Rott Rd, St Louis, MO
Fri 6-10pm / Sat 10am-8pm / Sun 10am - 5pm
We will be featuring a carefully-chosen selection of our CERAMICS only!
www.laumeiersculpturepark.org/artfair
May 20 - Vine Street Market - 1st & Vine Streets, O'Fallon, IL
8am - Noon This is the first of EIGHT dates we will be at Vine Street this year!
We will have a little bit of EVERYTHING! Ceramics, jewelry, journals, stickers, and more!
ofallonparksandrec.com/vine-street-market/
June 9 - Tower Grove Sunset Bazaar - Tower Grove Park, St. Louis, MO
Friday 5-8pm. 40+ Artisans AND Food Trucks & Beer/Cocktail Garden, too!
We will have a little bit of everything with us!
June 17 - Vine Street Market - 1st & Vine Streets, O'Fallon, IL
8am - Noon This is the first of EIGHT dates we will be at Vine Street this year!
We will have a little bit of EVERYTHING! Ceramics, jewelry, journals, stickers, and more!
ofallonparksandrec.com/vine-street-market/
July 22 - Vine Street Market - 1st & Vine Streets, O'Fallon, IL
see info above for the event on May 20
Aug 12 - Vine Street Market - 1st & Vine Streets, O'Fallon, IL
see info above for the event on May 20
Aug 25-27 - Midwest Salute to the Arts - Fairview Heights, IL
We will be featuring a carefully-chosen selection of our CERAMICS only!
Friday 6-10pm / Saturday 10am-8pm / Sunday 11am-5pm
midwestsalute.com
Sept 9 - Vine Street Market - 1st & Vine Streets, O'Fallon, IL
see info above for the event on May 20
Sept 10 - Macklin Market - StLouis 10am-2pm
We will have a little bit of EVERYTHING! Ceramics, jewelry, journals, stickers, and more!
Sept 23 - Vine Street Market - 1st & Vine Streets, O'Fallon, IL
see info above for the event on May 20
Sept 24 - Art in the Park - StL 10am-5pm
We will be featuring a carefully-chosen selection of our CERAMICS only!
www.artintheparkstl.com
Oct 7 - Vine Street Market - 1st & Vine Streets, O'Fallon, IL
see info above for the event on May 20
Oct 14 - Vine Street Market - 1st & Vine Streets, O'Fallon, IL
see info above for the event on May 20
HOLIDAY EVENTS
We will have a little bit of EVERYTHING! Ceramics, jewelry, journals, stickers, and more!
Including All Santatown Products!
Nov 5 - Macklind Merry Market - StLouis 10am-2pm
Located behind Zoomie's, Cementage, and Carolyn Lewis Designs
Nov 10 - Miracle on Main Street - 5-9pm
Gingham Buffalo, Glen Carbon, IL
www.facebook.com/events/853316746423386
Nov 11 - Mac's Local Eats - StLouis 11am-3pm
**Best Burgers in the World!! (And some pretty awesome people, too)
Nov 21 to Jan 13 - Merry MACidays Extended Holiday Shop!
The Macoupin Art Collective, Staunton IL 11am-5pm Tues-Sat
Nov 24-26 - Kay Weber's Fall Arts and Craft Fair
Belleville, IL Expo Center Fri 3-8pm, Sat&Sun 10am-4pm
Nov 25 - Holiday Cheers Market
Old Bakery Beer, Alton, IL 11:30am-3:30pm
Dec 1-10 Merry MACidays 11am-5pm daily (except Dec 3)
The Macoupin Art Collective, Staunton, IL
(*this event is in addition to the Extended Holiday Market Nov21-Jan13)
Dec 1&2 - Still being confirmed
Dec 3 - 4Hands Holiday Bazaar, StLouis 11am-5pm
*by 6th Dimension Entertainment
Dec 9 - Laumeier Holiday Pop-Up 10am-4pm
Laumeier Sculpture Park, StLouis
www.laumeiersculpturepark.org/holiday-popup
Dec 9 - Vine Street Winter Market
O'Fallon, IL 2-6pm
ofallonparksandrec.com/vine-street-market/