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

Click List to look at a list of participating artisans' studios.

Click Map to look at a map of studio locations.

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.

NOTE: This is last year's map & list.
Please check back by November 1
to see our new map & list of Artisans.

Media & Event Contact:
Susan Brooks 510-845-2612
berkeleyartisans@yahoo.com

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 lampworked & 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, and work from recycled materials. 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:

• On line. Download the pages from this web site (http://berkeleyartisans.com) or use the Printer Friendly Version.
• Send a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope to Berkeley Artisans,   2547 Eighth St. #24 A, Berkeley, CA 94710.
• Pick up a directory at the above address.
• All participants will have the directory at their studios.
• Maps will be printed weekly in the East Bay Express during the event. *
• The maps will be at many bookstores, cafés and art supply stores.
• For other directory distribution points, call (510) 845-2612 or email berkeleyartisans@yahoo.com .

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.