
Come to Leicester Artist Studio Tour
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.
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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.

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.

Hands-on art making fills the River Arts District with live artist demos, free take home projects, and face painting. A scavenger hunt weaves through the day alongside a community fundraiser atmosphere for kids and adults.

Hands-on art making fills the River Arts District with live artist demos, free take home projects, and face painting. A scavenger hunt weaves through the day alongside a community fundraiser atmosphere for kids and adults.
Hands-on art making fills the River Arts District with live artist demos, free take home projects, and face painting. A scavenger hunt weaves through the day alongside a community fundraiser atmosphere for kids and adults.

An evening art walk vibe with studio glass pieces, pop up vendors, and local artist meet and greets’s Downtown Art District. Browse, chat with makers, and pick up one of a kind handmade works at Lexington Glassworks.

An evening art walk vibe with studio glass pieces, pop up vendors, and local artist meet and greets’s Downtown Art District. Browse, chat with makers, and pick up one of a kind handmade works at Lexington Glassworks.
An evening art walk vibe with studio glass pieces, pop up vendors, and local artist meet and greets’s Downtown Art District. Browse, chat with makers, and pick up one of a kind handmade works at Lexington Glassworks.

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.

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.
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.

Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.

Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.

A self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with fresh work on the walls and pop in cultural moments. Expect artist meetups, rotating exhibits, and a lively First Friday street vibe.

A self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with fresh work on the walls and pop in cultural moments. Expect artist meetups, rotating exhibits, and a lively First Friday street vibe.
A self guided downtown crawl through galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries, and performance spaces, with fresh work on the walls and pop in cultural moments. Expect artist meetups, rotating exhibits, and a lively First Friday street 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.

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.

Botanical inspired works fill the gallery with summer color and garden textures, from florals to plant studies. A seasonal exhibit at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts suited for casual browsing and art lovers.

Botanical inspired works fill the gallery with summer color and garden textures, from florals to plant studies. A seasonal exhibit at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts suited for casual browsing and art lovers.
Botanical inspired works fill the gallery with summer color and garden textures, from florals to plant studies. A seasonal exhibit at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts suited for casual browsing and art lovers.

Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.

Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.
Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.

Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.

Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.
Hands-on collage making in a museum arts-center setting, blending cut paper, found imagery, and mixed-media layering. A casual community session designed for experimenting, creating, and sharing work across skill levels.

A fiber-focused yard sale packed with hanks and cones of yarn, unloved fabric, fleece for spinning, looms, and duplicate knitting needles. Browse surplus tools and materials from local makers and textile enthusiasts, with supplies prioritized over finished goods.

A fiber-focused yard sale packed with hanks and cones of yarn, unloved fabric, fleece for spinning, looms, and duplicate knitting needles. Browse surplus tools and materials from local makers and textile enthusiasts, with supplies prioritized over finished goods.
A fiber-focused yard sale packed with hanks and cones of yarn, unloved fabric, fleece for spinning, looms, and duplicate knitting needles. Browse surplus tools and materials from local makers and textile enthusiasts, with supplies prioritized over finished goods.

Hands-on kids camp exploring the journey from local farms to finished cloth through fiber processing, simple weaving, and textile craft projects. Designed for young makers who want a creative, beginner-friendly introduction to sustainable fabric making.

Hands-on kids camp exploring the journey from local farms to finished cloth through fiber processing, simple weaving, and textile craft projects. Designed for young makers who want a creative, beginner-friendly introduction to sustainable fabric making.
Hands-on kids camp exploring the journey from local farms to finished cloth through fiber processing, simple weaving, and textile craft projects. Designed for young makers who want a creative, beginner-friendly introduction to sustainable fabric making.

Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.

Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
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.

Fresh seasonal produce, handmade goods, and up and coming small businesses fill a neighborhood market focused on inclusive economic opportunity. Expect a relaxed, community minded stroll with local vendors and family friendly browsing.

Fresh seasonal produce, handmade goods, and up and coming small businesses fill a neighborhood market focused on inclusive economic opportunity. Expect a relaxed, community minded stroll with local vendors and family friendly browsing.
Fresh seasonal produce, handmade goods, and up and coming small businesses fill a neighborhood market focused on inclusive economic opportunity. Expect a relaxed, community minded stroll with local vendors and family friendly browsing.

An open air downtown Canton night out with local maker booths lining the stretch from Academy St. to Adams St. Browse handmade goods, grab a sweet treat, and catch live sets while you stroll between vendors.

An open air downtown Canton night out with local maker booths lining the stretch from Academy St. to Adams St. Browse handmade goods, grab a sweet treat, and catch live sets while you stroll between vendors.
An open air downtown Canton night out with local maker booths lining the stretch from Academy St. to Adams St. Browse handmade goods, grab a sweet treat, and catch live sets while you stroll between vendors.

A kid-focused maker camp centered on hands-on clay building and creative studio time. Expect guided projects, playful experimentation with forms and texture, and a supportive introduction to working in a pottery studio.

A kid-focused maker camp centered on hands-on clay building and creative studio time. Expect guided projects, playful experimentation with forms and texture, and a supportive introduction to working in a pottery studio.
A kid-focused maker camp centered on hands-on clay building and creative studio time. Expect guided projects, playful experimentation with forms and texture, and a supportive introduction to working in a pottery studio.
Hands-on mixed media painting workshop in the Art Exploration series, blending layered materials and experimental techniques in a relaxed, supportive setting. Free with registration and welcoming to beginners through advanced artists.
Hands-on mixed media painting workshop in the Art Exploration series, blending layered materials and experimental techniques in a relaxed, supportive setting. Free with registration and welcoming to beginners through advanced artists.
Hands-on mixed media painting workshop in the Art Exploration series, blending layered materials and experimental techniques in a relaxed, supportive setting. Free with registration and welcoming to beginners through advanced artists.