A Free, Self-Guided Tour of Artists' and Craftspeople's Studios
100 Artists & Craftspeople
Open Their Workshops & Galleries to the Public
Saturdays and Sundays 11–6 p.m.
November 28–29, December 5–6, 12–13, 19–20, 2009 * ✓
Throughout the year, you have access to 100 professional artists and craftspeople in Berkeley.
Please explore our web site.
Click on the List icon to see artists' descriptions,
including links to their web sites.
Contact artisans all year.
Many have regular hours or are available by appointment.
More information follows.
The Artists Invite You In!
Over one hundred professional artists, craftspeople and galleries at studio buildings in Berkeley, California will open their doors to the public during the 19th annual Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios, Saturdays and Sundays 11–6 p.m., November 28–29, December 5–6, 12–13, 19–20, 2009.
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.
This much anticipated, popular event is known for the high quality of the work shown. A free Map & Directory is available showing all participants. This event is FREE.
Places to get a directory:
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Send a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope to
Berkeley Artisans,
2547 Eighth St. #24 A,
Berkeley, CA 94710.
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Pick up a directory at the above address.
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All participants will have the directory at their studios.
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Maps will be printed weekly in the East Bay Express during the event.
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The maps will be at many bookstores, cafés and art supply stores.
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Maps will be printed in the free weekly newspaper, the East Bay Express, starting Wednesday, November 25th through the end of the event (distributed throughout Berkeley, Oakland, and The Bay Area at cafés, bookstores and newsstands).
* = Open extra days during the event & through the end of the year: call studio for more info.
✓= Open December 21–22–23–24. Call studio for hours/dates.
Spend a weekend exploring Open Studios. For hotel accommodations, see Berkeley Convention & Visitors Bureau.
We gratefully acknowledge sponsorship by the East Bay Express, and Oakland Magazine.
Handcrafted in Berkeley !
Support your local artisans. Bring more art into your life.
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Sunday, December 13, 2009 - 7 pm 
Sunday, January 3, 2010 - 7 pm 
Thrilling musical evenings.
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