Ever since opening the doors to Paste we have been passionate about helping to build the independent local business community in St. Louis. I always knew the importance of buying locally but truthfully I have to admit there were times when convenience won out. I’ve spent the last few months slowing down a bit and taking the time to visit and support local stores. It is amazing how many great local businesses there are in this city. Most of us choose to live in a city because of the diversity …

Ok who the Heck are you?
I am Genifer Brown of Downtown Genifer Brown Designs. I create wearable art. It isn’t quite jewelry because there really aren’t actual jewels involved. My work involves pendants, pins, earrings, and bracelets made of hand sculpted clay and various types of fiber.

What is the worst craft fail you’ve had?
For fun, I sculpted the H.P. Lovecraft creation Cthulhu. If you’ve read Lovecraft, Cthulhu is described as being this huge, horrifying monster that causes the people unlucky enough to see him to go mad. I …

So after weeks of promising you a site here it is… Sort of.  There is tons of more information to come regarding classes, products, events, DIY projects and local artists!  We figured it would be better to post what we had so far so you can get the information about current classes.   Please stop back by to check out our updates!

Who the Heck are you?
I’m an indie crafter and photographer from the Lou. My company name is South City Studio – its moniker is a tribute to my favorite part of town and where I call home. I’ve always been an artsty fartsy type, my mom is a painter and as soon as I could hold a paintbrush she started schooling me on the wonderfulness of the art world. When I was an unruly tween I got my first camera and have been snapping photos ever since. There’s been a …