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 annual Artisans Studio Tour was founded in 1994 by a group of Charlottesville area artisans to enhance the community’s awareness of professional artisans living and working in the region. 2026 marks the 31st year of artisans collaborating to make a public showing of their work.

The second weekend of November, member artisans open their studios and working spaces to the public, welcoming visitors to meet the makers, watch demonstrations, and shop for fine crafts in the places they are made.

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Glass artists Dan and Raya Friday take over the gallery at Bainbridge Arts & Crafts.

These Lummi Nation siblings bring​ stunning, Coast Salish-inspired glass art to their contemporary yet traditional narratives. From intricate woven glass baskets to bold, sculptural forms, witness how they have transformed ancestral storytelling into luminous, modern art.

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The Galleries at Moore College of Art & Design present the 2026 Juried Alumni Biennial, on view June 13 – August 29, 2026.

Featuring work by Moore alumni across generations and disciplines, this exhibition celebrates the enduring importance of the handmade. From traditional techniques passed down through generations to contemporary interpretations that push material and conceptual boundaries, the works on view reflect the creativity, skill and care that define craft today.

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Create an 8”x8” mosaic using glass and tile while learning cutting, design, adhesives, and finishing techniques. Bring a simple design or choose from provided options; pieces are grouted on day two.

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The Waterford Craft School offers hands on heritage craft workshops, mini workshops, and summer camps in the National Historic Landmark village of Waterford, Virginia. Through one and two day classes, students learn directly from skilled artisans and master instructors while exploring traditional crafts and building arts in a unique historic setting.

A program of the Waterford Foundation, the Craft School supports the Foundation’s educational mission by connecting students with makers and helping preserve traditional skills for future generations. The Craft School also partners with the Waterford Fair to provide opportunities for artisans to teach, demonstrate, and share their craft with the public.

Workshops are offered in a variety of lengths and skill levels, with most classes designed for adults ages 18 and older. Foundation members help support the preservation and educational work of the Waterford Foundation and make programs like the Craft School possible. Join us and learn a new skill while helping keep traditional crafts alive.

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The Waterford Fair is the Mid Atlantic’s premier fall festival, featuring heritage and contemporary craft artisans, living history, a juried art show, historic home tours, local food and drink, and entertainment for all ages.

Held in the National Historic Landmark village of Waterford, Virginia, just 55 minutes from Washington, DC, the Fair supports the preservation and educational mission of the Waterford Foundation, a 501(c)(3).

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The Waterford Fair is the mid-Atlantic’s quintessential fall festival with demonstrating fine heritage & contemporary craft artisans, living historians, a juried art show, historic properties tour, local libations, and entertainment for all ages.

Located in the National Historic Landmark of Waterford (f. 1733), this unique village is situated in Western Loudoun County, Virginia. Noted as “DC’s Wine Country”, we are only 55 minutes from the District of Columbia.

Event proceeds support the preservation and education efforts of the Waterford Foundation, a 501(c)(3).

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The Galleries at Moore support Moore College of Art & Design’s educational mission and role as a cultural leader by providing a forum for exploring contemporary art and ideas, and enriching the artistic and intellectual climate of the college, the Greater Philadelphia community, and beyond.

As a gateway between the College and the city of Philadelphia, The Galleries are a catalyst for creative exploration, experimentation and scholarship and function as a gathering place to meet, reflect, learn, challenge, and create—our commitment to academic, artistic, and curatorial freedoms is evidenced through our inclusive and innovative programming, all of which is free and open to the public.

The Galleries build community through dialogue and participation, and inspire an appreciation for the visual arts as a vital force in shaping contemporary culture.

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Belger Arts is pleased to present Beat the Heat, an exhibition that explores the freedoms and limitations that emerge during the intense summer heat.

Each artist addresses a key aspect of the summer experience—whether it’s vibrant nightlife, exploring the outdoors and urban environments, or finding moments of calm amid the season’s frenzy. Together, they consider the central question: “What Beats the Heat?”

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Bringing together a thoughtfully curated gathering of artisans for a three-day celebration of art, handcraft, and creativity.

Inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement, the Marin Arts & Crafts Show highlights handcraft, thoughtful design, and traditional techniques. More than 200 artisans present a wide range of work, including jewelry, ceramics, textiles, woodwork, fine art, furniture, decorative objects, and artisan foods.

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Proximity and Practice features work by Ceramic Resident Artists Sara Alfieri, Erin Drake, Hunter Guidoboni, Zoey McLeod, Hannah Schelb, and Warren Van Ryzin, and, for the first time, work by Glass Resident Artists Michael Carson and Tyler Suter.

Over the past year, these eight artists have pushed their studio practices, exploring how proximity—or lack thereof—shapes their connections to family, community, online spaces, and the physical world.

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Artazan Handcraft Market celebrates handcraft across jewelry, ceramics, textiles, wearable art, décor, and artisan goods.

Bringing together artists and makers from across the country, Artazan highlights craftsmanship, creativity, and the enduring value of handcraft through curated exhibits, artist interaction, demonstrations, workshops, and opportunities for the public to connect directly with the artists behind the work.

Proud participant in Handwork 2026: Celebrating American Craft.

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Artazan Handcraft Market is a curated marketplace celebrating handcraft in all forms, including jewelry, ceramics, textiles, wearable art, home décor, and artisan goods. Bringing together independent artists and makers with shoppers who value craftsmanship, creativity, and the artists behind the work.

Held at the Pasadena Convention Center, Artazan highlights contemporary handcraft through artist exhibits, workshops, demonstrations, and direct interaction with makers working across a wide range of mediums and traditions.

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