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10 things to do this month for the design and home enthusiast

Shopping, shows, classes, lectures, house tours, and more

July 3:   Mahjong Night #2 at Teleo

  • What: Learn the ins and outs of this classic game, while also connecting with a community of Mahjong enthusiasts. Whether you’re returning with a team of four or a solo-beginner, materials and instruction will be provided to ensure a night of fun. 
  • Where: Teleo Coffee 
  • When: July 3, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Price: $65

July 1-12 : Mill Creek: Black Metropolis

  • What: Take a journey to the turn of the 20th century by visiting this temporary exhibit to learn about Mill Creek Valley–a city within a city. Visitors can experience the cultural, musical, and economic richness of Mill Creek Valley—as well as its destruction more than 60 years ago. 
  • Where: Missouri History Museum 
  • When: July 1-12
  • Price: Free

July 6: Grapes and Kiwis: Trellises, Pruning and Care

  • What: Having an at-home vineyard sounds like a summer staple—but requires different care than the typical tree or shrub. At this Seed St. Louis event, explore the possibilities of growing grapes and hardy kiwis, options for trellises, disease control, and more. 
  • Where: Mid-County Library Branch
  • When: July 6, 2 p.m.
  • Price: Free, registration required

July 8: Make a Chef’s Knife

  • What: Not many people can pick up a chef’s knife in their kitchen and claim to have made it themselves. At this three-hour class, future woodworkers are given the chance to do just that. Instruction, materials, and safety equipment provided.
  • Where: Rockler Woodworking and Hardware
  • When: July 8, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • Price: $138.11

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July 11:  Architecture Tour with Peter Clarkson

  • What:  After you’re finished admiring the artwork inside the Pulitzer Arts Foundation, learn about the construction of the building itself. Join Peter Clarkson, construction manager and owner representative for the Tadao Ando building, for a guided tour exploring the creation of the museum—both inside and outside. 
  • Where: Pulitzer Arts Foundation 
  • When: July 11, 11 a.m. to noon 
  • Price: Free

July 15:  What Remains: Artifacts, Memories, and Stories of Place

  • What: This two-part workshop explores place, memory, and identity through discussion, a gallery tour, and hands-on bookmaking. During part I, participants are introduced to artist-created artifacts from St. Louis history and are encouraged to consider how material culture can help tell stories. In part II, participants will draw insights from the artifacts and discussion to create a handmade book that reflects their own memories, relationships to place, or personal histories. This class takes inspiration from the stories that built St. Louis, and offers an opportunity for individuals to reflect on their own memories. 
  • Where: Kemper Art Museum 
  • When: July 15, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Price: Free

July 18:  Fungi Fair: A Mushroom Event Hosted by the Missouri Mycological Society

  • What: Join members of the Missouri Mycological Society for a day of presentations, education, and the celebration of mushrooms and fungi. This event will offer microscopic looks at fungal friends, all types of mushroom art, as well as children’s activities. 
  • Where: Missouri Botanical Garden
  • When: July 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Price: Included with Garden admission

  • What: Bring a taste of Christmas to July by learning how to ice and decorate bakery-style sugar cookies. Materials, instruction, and extra goodies to take home will be provided during the  two-hour class. Space is limited to 20 students.
  • Where: Four Hands Brewery at The District
  • When: July 23, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Price: $55

July 28: Fresh Finds with Cemetery Chronicler

  • What: Take a walk while also exploring the architecture and symbolism of the oldest rural  cemetery west of the Mississippi. Participants will walk roughly 1.5 miles. Tour starts at the Willow Gate House. 
  • Where: Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum
  • When: July 28, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Price: Free, registration required

July 30: Monthly Flower Happy Hour

  • What: Customize a flower bouquet after a brief demo at Urban Buds. Walk the garden, enjoy a drink or snack, and create a hand-tied bundle to take home. Space is limited and signups are required. 
  • Where: Urban Buds 
  • When: July 30, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Price: $40