Explore San Diego through the institutions, artists, craftspeople, and designers who make our craft community. Each weekend in July, a different neighborhood will be activated through interactive craft programming.

Enjoy exhibitions, tours, workshops, demonstrations, make-and-takes, and shop artisan crafts at the most vibrant craft organizations in the region. In conjunction with Handwork 2026.

• July 11 – Balboa Park
• July 12 – La Jolla
• July 18 – Liberty Station
• July 18/19 – City Heights/Balboa Park
• July 25 – College Area SDSU

Google Map Link with event info: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sw3B8Td5gzERXaai7

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Come see fine handcrafts in the studios where they are made. On the second weekend of November, follow our map and visit as many central Virginia studios as you please.

Visitors can watch demonstrations, chat with artisans, shop for fine handmade goods, and rub elbows with other craft afficionados.

Maps and artisan information available at www.artisanstudiotour.com

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The San Diego Potters’ Guild is delighted to participate in the National Crafts Open Weekend organized by the American Craft Council. Throughout this two‑day event, we’ll offer pottery demonstrations and hands‑on activities from 12pm to 5pm.

Guild members will also be available in the gallery to welcome visitors, answer questions, and share insights into our work.

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Join us on July 18-19, 2026 for the American Craft Council’s National Craft Open Studios Weekend!

At Fiber Arts on 4th, some of our local instructors will be joining us to share information about their experience as artists, demonstrate their craft, and sell their art.

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Free event! All ages & skill levels welcome! Join us for a full day of interactive crafting fun at Fiber Fest! You’re invited to celebrate sustainable fiber and craft at San Diego Craft Collective.

At Fiber Fest, enjoy a variety of free crafts, fun Make & Take crafts (for a small fee), local vendors, and live demonstrations, including sheep shearing, wool processing, spinning yarn, felting, weaving, knitting, crochet, natural dye, basket weaving, broom making, and more! See you there!

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Starworks Annual Craft Invitational is a juried, exhibition-style event showcasing exceptional functional craft in ceramics, glass, wood, metal, and fiber. Meet artists, collect one-of-a-kind work, and experience live demonstrations throughout the day.

The weekend begins with a Preview Reception offering early access in a relaxed setting. Featuring leading and emerging makers in contemporary craft.

Preview Reception June 12, 6–8 PM ($25)

Main Event June 13, 9 AM–4 PM ($5).

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Seven pottery studios will host Sixty-eight potters from twenty states.

They will present months of handmade work for sale amid the hospitality of our local potters at their rural studios.

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This opportunity is held in conjunction with the Hermitage Museum’s special exhibition, Handwork at the Hermitage: A National Collaboration with Craft in America.

A juried residency aims to support and amplify the work of regional artists and craftspeople while creating an opportunity for museum visitors to engage with contemporary art and craft.

Artists will have the opportunity to interface with visitors, make connections with the community, and help educate the public about their craft.

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All outside in the garden & courtyard

Featuring a Wide Selection of Pottery, Garden Sculpture + more

6 Ceramic artists:

• Jan Schachter
• Lindsay Marx
• Peggy Forman
• Jane Peterman
• Sally Jackson
• Nina Else

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Saturday, April 25 & Monday, April 27 from 1:30 to 5pm

Get a sneak peek of the glass blowing production of the Fountain Project 2026!

Nine artists will work together to create a custom glass fountain that will be installed at Powell Gardens from May 2 to June 21, 2026. View these artists at work at the Belger Glass Annex while they create an ambitious piece inspired by Kansas City’s distinction as the “City of Fountains.”

Visit Belgerarts.org to learn more about upcoming events and projects.

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Every 2nd Friday of the month, the Torpedo Factory Art Center is open late, offering free activities, live music, art workshops, and open artist studios.

This month, we’re celebrating Handwork 2026, and featuring the diversity of the crafts that define America, bringing compelling stories and underrepresented art and artists into the spotlight.

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In celebration of National Handmade Day, you are invited to visit one or more of our participating craftspeople on Saturday, April 4 to learn more about NCSW, the work of our artists and craftspeople, and our upcoming workshops.

Each studio will provide a different opportunity, from a small Vermont studio to a larger gathering of artists north of Boston. More details, locations, times, and a complete list of craftspeople are listed on our webstie.

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The Art of Raku

Raku is a dramatic pottery firing process in which a piece is quickly brought to a high temperature and then rapidly cooled.

Potter and gallery owner Cathie Cantara will share an inside look at several raku techniques, including American raku, horsehair raku, and more. Join us in the studio to learn about this tradition and see why raku continues to captivate artists and collectors alike.

This off-site studio visit is part of Maine by Hand: Celebrating American Craft

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The Gallery at I Love Art Space is very happy to announce that we are participating in the Vermont Crafts Council Open Studio on May 23 and 24 from 10-5.

Our artists will be on hand to talk and demonstrate for visitors.  They will be showing: watercolors, acrylics, mixed media, jewelry, photograph, potter and more!

https://iloveartspace.com/open-studio-event/

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Arlington Weaves Etc is excited to be celebrating Spin Weave Week with several extraordinary guest artists.

In honor of America’s 250 year birthday we have chosen to celebrate traditionally colonial era crafts and techniques.  We welcome guests and those interested in learning more about the wonderful world of fiber and handcrafts. We will explore stitching techniques, natural dyeing, spinning yarn, and other traditional crafts.

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