
Bi-Annual Grovewood Village Studio Tour
Peek inside working artist studios during a two-day fall event, watch creativity unfold through demonstrations and process talks, and shop handmade ceramics, textiles, and fine craft with a 10% gallery discount and complimentary wine.
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Drop into an open house for the Virginia A. Groot Material Exploration Residency to see works in progress and experimental craft processes up close. Expect studio-style conversation with resident makers and a behind-the-scenes look at material research at Center for Craft.

Drop into an open house for the Virginia A. Groot Material Exploration Residency to see works in progress and experimental craft processes up close. Expect studio-style conversation with resident makers and a behind-the-scenes look at material research at Center for Craft.
Drop into an open house for the Virginia A. Groot Material Exploration Residency to see works in progress and experimental craft processes up close. Expect studio-style conversation with resident makers and a behind-the-scenes look at material research at Center for Craft.

Self-guided open-studio tour across rural Leicester, with stops inside working artist spaces to browse original paintings, pottery, and mixed media. A community-minded day trip for meeting makers and shopping directly from local artists.

Self-guided open-studio tour across rural Leicester, with stops inside working artist spaces to browse original paintings, pottery, and mixed media. A community-minded day trip for meeting makers and shopping directly from local artists.
Self-guided open-studio tour across rural Leicester, with stops inside working artist spaces to browse original paintings, pottery, and mixed media. A community-minded day trip for meeting makers and shopping directly from local artists.

Self-guided day exploring open artist studios and community hubs around Leicester, with stops for painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and handmade brooms. Casual, family-friendly browsing and maker meet-and-greets at multiple locations.

Self-guided day exploring open artist studios and community hubs around Leicester, with stops for painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and handmade brooms. Casual, family-friendly browsing and maker meet-and-greets at multiple locations.
Self-guided day exploring open artist studios and community hubs around Leicester, with stops for painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and handmade brooms. Casual, family-friendly browsing and maker meet-and-greets at multiple locations.

A laid-back gallery stroll through ceramic art with hands-on clay demonstrations and casual refreshments. Ambient live sets add a festive, community feel while you browse pottery and connect with local makers.

A laid-back gallery stroll through ceramic art with hands-on clay demonstrations and casual refreshments. Ambient live sets add a festive, community feel while you browse pottery and connect with local makers.
A laid-back gallery stroll through ceramic art with hands-on clay demonstrations and casual refreshments. Ambient live sets add a festive, community feel while you browse pottery and connect with local makers.

A self guided afternoon tour of open studios and community hubs in Leicester, with artists demonstrating and selling work across painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and broom making. Roam at your own pace and meet local makers in a welcoming community setting.

A self guided afternoon tour of open studios and community hubs in Leicester, with artists demonstrating and selling work across painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and broom making. Roam at your own pace and meet local makers in a welcoming community setting.
A self guided afternoon tour of open studios and community hubs in Leicester, with artists demonstrating and selling work across painting, ironwork, woodworking, glass, textiles, pottery, jewelry, and broom making. Roam at your own pace and meet local makers in a welcoming community setting.

A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.

A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.
A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.

Local artists open private workspaces in a relaxed gallery lounge, presenting paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces for walk in viewing, informal artist conversations, and light refreshments during a casual open studio evening.

Local artists open private workspaces in a relaxed gallery lounge, presenting paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces for walk in viewing, informal artist conversations, and light refreshments during a casual open studio evening.
Local artists open private workspaces in a relaxed gallery lounge, presenting paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces for walk in viewing, informal artist conversations, and light refreshments during a casual open studio evening.

An evening gallery opening for Taylor Robenalt’s “No Rain, No Flowers,” highlighting contemporary works centered on resilience and growth. Browse a solo exhibition in a curated gallery setting with a casual reception vibe and community mingling.

An evening gallery opening for Taylor Robenalt’s “No Rain, No Flowers,” highlighting contemporary works centered on resilience and growth. Browse a solo exhibition in a curated gallery setting with a casual reception vibe and community mingling.
An evening gallery opening for Taylor Robenalt’s “No Rain, No Flowers,” highlighting contemporary works centered on resilience and growth. Browse a solo exhibition in a curated gallery setting with a casual reception vibe and community mingling.

A downtown First Friday art stroll centered at a working glass studio, with open-house browsing and chances to shop work from local artists and makers. Expect a lively evening vibe with pop-up style displays and community mingling.

A downtown First Friday art stroll centered at a working glass studio, with open-house browsing and chances to shop work from local artists and makers. Expect a lively evening vibe with pop-up style displays and community mingling.
A downtown First Friday art stroll centered at a working glass studio, with open-house browsing and chances to shop work from local artists and makers. Expect a lively evening vibe with pop-up style displays and community mingling.

Needles click and conversation flows during an open knit night where any project is welcome, from beginner scarves to complex garments. Set in a distillery setting with food and drinks, it’s a relaxed fiber arts hangout with community vibes.

Needles click and conversation flows during an open knit night where any project is welcome, from beginner scarves to complex garments. Set in a distillery setting with food and drinks, it’s a relaxed fiber arts hangout with community vibes.
Needles click and conversation flows during an open knit night where any project is welcome, from beginner scarves to complex garments. Set in a distillery setting with food and drinks, it’s a relaxed fiber arts hangout with community vibes.

Intimate second-Saturday gallery salons with contemporary work, casual conversation, and a behind-the-scenes feel at 20 Artful Way. Expect meet-the-artist moments, light social mingling, and a relaxed afternoon art hang.

Intimate second-Saturday gallery salons with contemporary work, casual conversation, and a behind-the-scenes feel at 20 Artful Way. Expect meet-the-artist moments, light social mingling, and a relaxed afternoon art hang.
Intimate second-Saturday gallery salons with contemporary work, casual conversation, and a behind-the-scenes feel at 20 Artful Way. Expect meet-the-artist moments, light social mingling, and a relaxed afternoon art hang.

Multiweek pottery sessions in a fully equipped clay studio, blending wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques with guided instruction. Build functional wares or sculptural pieces while developing glazing and finishing skills at your own pace.

Multiweek pottery sessions in a fully equipped clay studio, blending wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques with guided instruction. Build functional wares or sculptural pieces while developing glazing and finishing skills at your own pace.
Multiweek pottery sessions in a fully equipped clay studio, blending wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques with guided instruction. Build functional wares or sculptural pieces while developing glazing and finishing skills at your own pace.

An opening-night reception for a group art exhibition inside a creative studio gallery, built for casual browsing and conversation. Expect a community-forward evening of contemporary works, mingling, and artist discovery.

An opening-night reception for a group art exhibition inside a creative studio gallery, built for casual browsing and conversation. Expect a community-forward evening of contemporary works, mingling, and artist discovery.
An opening-night reception for a group art exhibition inside a creative studio gallery, built for casual browsing and conversation. Expect a community-forward evening of contemporary works, mingling, and artist discovery.

A juried marketplace of 100+ Southern Highland makers spanning clay, fiber, wood, metal, glass, paper, leather, jewelry, and natural materials. Shop one of a kind work while watching live craft demonstrations and sampling hands on skill building activities.

A juried marketplace of 100+ Southern Highland makers spanning clay, fiber, wood, metal, glass, paper, leather, jewelry, and natural materials. Shop one of a kind work while watching live craft demonstrations and sampling hands on skill building activities.
A juried marketplace of 100+ Southern Highland makers spanning clay, fiber, wood, metal, glass, paper, leather, jewelry, and natural materials. Shop one of a kind work while watching live craft demonstrations and sampling hands on skill building activities.

Midweek evening pour-and-mingle with wine in an artist-market setting, pairing casual sips with browsing handmade goods and chatting with local makers. Laid-back community vibe geared toward an easy night out.

Midweek evening pour-and-mingle with wine in an artist-market setting, pairing casual sips with browsing handmade goods and chatting with local makers. Laid-back community vibe geared toward an easy night out.
Midweek evening pour-and-mingle with wine in an artist-market setting, pairing casual sips with browsing handmade goods and chatting with local makers. Laid-back community vibe geared toward an easy night out.

Late night distillery gathering with discounted pours and tasting flights for hospitality workers; sip small batch craft spirits and cocktails in a relaxed after hours atmosphere with casual bar snacks and industry camaraderie.

Late night distillery gathering with discounted pours and tasting flights for hospitality workers; sip small batch craft spirits and cocktails in a relaxed after hours atmosphere with casual bar snacks and industry camaraderie.
Late night distillery gathering with discounted pours and tasting flights for hospitality workers; sip small batch craft spirits and cocktails in a relaxed after hours atmosphere with casual bar snacks and industry camaraderie.
Browse locally handmade arts and crafts from rotating vendors during a free daytime market. Expect one of a seasonal Saturday series with one of a kind gifts, small maker booths, and a relaxed community shopping vibe.
Browse locally handmade arts and crafts from rotating vendors during a free daytime market. Expect one of a seasonal Saturday series with one of a kind gifts, small maker booths, and a relaxed community shopping vibe.
Browse locally handmade arts and crafts from rotating vendors during a free daytime market. Expect one of a seasonal Saturday series with one of a kind gifts, small maker booths, and a relaxed community shopping vibe.

A heritage-focused afternoon at the Folk Art Center celebrating Appalachian culture through folk crafts, regional history, and community gathering. Expect a casual, drop-in vibe with opportunities to browse artisan work and connect with local traditions.

A heritage-focused afternoon at the Folk Art Center celebrating Appalachian culture through folk crafts, regional history, and community gathering. Expect a casual, drop-in vibe with opportunities to browse artisan work and connect with local traditions.
A heritage-focused afternoon at the Folk Art Center celebrating Appalachian culture through folk crafts, regional history, and community gathering. Expect a casual, drop-in vibe with opportunities to browse artisan work and connect with local traditions.

Juried Appalachian artisans offer handmade pottery, woven textiles, woodwork, jewelry, and folk art across dozens of booths. Multi-day summer and fall fairs include live demonstrations, guild curated selections, and seasonal gift shopping.

Juried Appalachian artisans offer handmade pottery, woven textiles, woodwork, jewelry, and folk art across dozens of booths. Multi-day summer and fall fairs include live demonstrations, guild curated selections, and seasonal gift shopping.
Juried Appalachian artisans offer handmade pottery, woven textiles, woodwork, jewelry, and folk art across dozens of booths. Multi-day summer and fall fairs include live demonstrations, guild curated selections, and seasonal gift shopping.

Behind the scenes walk through a working craft distillery, from grain and fermentation to stills and barrel aging. Guided tasting flight highlights small batch whiskey and other house spirits with plenty of nerdy production details.

Behind the scenes walk through a working craft distillery, from grain and fermentation to stills and barrel aging. Guided tasting flight highlights small batch whiskey and other house spirits with plenty of nerdy production details.
Behind the scenes walk through a working craft distillery, from grain and fermentation to stills and barrel aging. Guided tasting flight highlights small batch whiskey and other house spirits with plenty of nerdy production details.