Berkeley Artisans, Weekend Visits

In what's become a great holiday tradition, the Berkeley Artisans open their studios for a couple weekends - including December 19-20th, from 11am - 6pm both days.

With 100 artisans available, it's worth planning your tour based on studio locations or types of arts/crafts you want to check out most:

-- See the full, long list and artist web site links: click here
-- See the studio locations plotted on this map: click here

All manner of fine art and craft will be shown, including blown glass, functional & decorative ceramics, ornaments, Menorahs, lamps & lighting, painted & custom furniture, garden art, floor cloths, one-of-a-kind clothing, textiles, dolls, leather bags, many styles of jewelry, sculpture, photography, paintings, original prints & works on paper, musical instruments, children's art from around the world, mosaics, work from recycled materials, artisan food products, and handcrafted wines. All work is handcrafted, and many pieces are one-of-a-kind.

This self-guided tour presents a unique opportunity to meet the artists, to buy original & creative gifts, and to see working craft studios. The art walk gives viewers a glimpse into the creative process, and the opportunity to sign up for classes and workshops. Many studios are in the same building, or are clustered within walking distance.

Whether you are shopping for holiday gifts or just like to check out the local creative scene, the open house weekends are a wonderful way to visit 100 artisans in their native domains.

Note: After this weekend, some studios will remain open a couple more days. You'll need to contact them before visiting them...last minute.

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