The Artist's Way: 20 Artist Dates to do in Saint Charles/Saint Louis, Missouri

My Artist's Way Workshops launch in 2025, and they’re designed to ignite your creativity and fuel your growth as an artist. A cornerstone of this journey is the Artist Date—a weekly one-hour solo adventure where you indulge in pure creative play. It’s not a luxury; it’s the key to unlocking your creative potential. Instead of losing endless time scrolling on your phone, invest that hour in yourself and watch your inspiration skyrocket. This is your moment to reconnect with your creative spirit and build something extraordinary. Pick one of these and let me know how it goes. Let’s make it happen! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

Outdoor Activities

1. Visit a Missouri State Park – FREE

2. Play in the Sand at Creve Coeur Park – FREE

3. Explore Laumeier Sculpture Park Barefoot – FREE

Art and Culture

5. Visit an Art Exhibit at the Foundry Art Centre (Contemporary Art Museum | Saint Louis Art Museum) – FREE

6. Browse an Indie Bookstore at Rose's Bookhouse (Main Street Books | Left Bank Books) – FREE

Movement and Body Awareness

7. Take a Contemporary Dance Class at Pack Dance – $$

8. Try a Cardio Dance Class at Yes Honey – $$

9. Take a Goat Yoga Class – $$

10. Take a Pole Class at Pink Lemon Studio – $$

11. Enhance Your Mind/Body Connection at Barre Harmony or Blue Sky Yoga – $$

    
    

    

    
    

Mindfulness Activities

12. Watch the Sun Set Over the Water – FREE

13. Take a Walk in the Rain with the Intent to See and Listen – FREE

14. Get Your Bare Feet on the Grass, Grab it with Your Hands, Graze it with Your Fingers – FREE

15. Visit a Playground/City Park with a Water Feature and Get Wet – FREE

16. Visit Daniel’s Greenhouses and Enjoy the Hundreds of Plants in the Greenhouses– FREE

17. Explore a Local Woodworking Store to Enjoy the Smells and Textures of Lumber – FREE

18. Find and Make a New Recipe with Ingredients from Anthony’s Produce – $$

19. Browse Penzey's Spice Shop (or Old Town Spice Shop) – FREE

Entertainment and Learning

20. Go to a Live Performance at J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts (Fabulous Fox Theater | J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts) – $$

21. Take a Free Class at the Local Saint Charles Library (St. Louis County Library Classes) – FREE