
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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Monthly afternoon salon at a working gallery space where local artists and neighbors mingle around new work, informal conversation, and studio style browsing. A relaxed, drop in social vibe for art lovers and collectors.

Monthly afternoon salon at a working gallery space where local artists and neighbors mingle around new work, informal conversation, and studio style browsing. A relaxed, drop in social vibe for art lovers and collectors.
Monthly afternoon salon at a working gallery space where local artists and neighbors mingle around new work, informal conversation, and studio style browsing. A relaxed, drop in social vibe for art lovers and collectors.

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.

A short group visit to Grovewood Village’s historic Biltmore Industries site, with outdoor metal mobiles and sculpture garden stops plus an indoor gallery of handcrafted objects and furniture. Nearby weaving museum exhibits add local craft history context.

A short group visit to Grovewood Village’s historic Biltmore Industries site, with outdoor metal mobiles and sculpture garden stops plus an indoor gallery of handcrafted objects and furniture. Nearby weaving museum exhibits add local craft history context.
A short group visit to Grovewood Village’s historic Biltmore Industries site, with outdoor metal mobiles and sculpture garden stops plus an indoor gallery of handcrafted objects and furniture. Nearby weaving museum exhibits add local craft history context.

A monthly gallery stroll centered on ceramic art, with hands on clay demonstrations and an easygoing afternoon atmosphere. Browse pottery displays while live sets play in the background and refreshments are available.

A monthly gallery stroll centered on ceramic art, with hands on clay demonstrations and an easygoing afternoon atmosphere. Browse pottery displays while live sets play in the background and refreshments are available.
A monthly gallery stroll centered on ceramic art, with hands on clay demonstrations and an easygoing afternoon atmosphere. Browse pottery displays while live sets play in the background and refreshments are available.

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.

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.

An evening wine pour and casual mingling set inside a local artist market, with browsing among handmade goods and vendor tables. A laid-back midweek hangout for sipping, shopping, and community connection.

An evening wine pour and casual mingling set inside a local artist market, with browsing among handmade goods and vendor tables. A laid-back midweek hangout for sipping, shopping, and community connection.
An evening wine pour and casual mingling set inside a local artist market, with browsing among handmade goods and vendor tables. A laid-back midweek hangout for sipping, shopping, and community connection.

A casual late-evening knitting hang where locals bring works in progress for fiber-art conversation and mutual help. Sip house cocktails in a cozy distillery lounge while stitching, chatting, and meeting other makers.

A casual late-evening knitting hang where locals bring works in progress for fiber-art conversation and mutual help. Sip house cocktails in a cozy distillery lounge while stitching, chatting, and meeting other makers.
A casual late-evening knitting hang where locals bring works in progress for fiber-art conversation and mutual help. Sip house cocktails in a cozy distillery lounge while stitching, chatting, and meeting other makers.

Juried booths of handmade pottery, textiles, woodwork, and jewelry by Southern Appalachian artisans fill a convention hall, pairing demonstrations and artist talks with direct shopping of nationally recognized fine craft.

Juried booths of handmade pottery, textiles, woodwork, and jewelry by Southern Appalachian artisans fill a convention hall, pairing demonstrations and artist talks with direct shopping of nationally recognized fine craft.
Juried booths of handmade pottery, textiles, woodwork, and jewelry by Southern Appalachian artisans fill a convention hall, pairing demonstrations and artist talks with direct shopping of nationally recognized fine craft.

Hands-on abstract painting workshop inspired by the idea of “home,” with guided instruction and plenty of room for experimentation with color, shape, and texture. Leave with a finished piece and new techniques in a working studio environment.

Hands-on abstract painting workshop inspired by the idea of “home,” with guided instruction and plenty of room for experimentation with color, shape, and texture. Leave with a finished piece and new techniques in a working studio environment.
Hands-on abstract painting workshop inspired by the idea of “home,” with guided instruction and plenty of room for experimentation with color, shape, and texture. Leave with a finished piece and new techniques in a working studio environment.

Hands on mixed media painting exploration with guided techniques and open ended experimentation. A relaxed studio session geared to beginners through experienced artists, focused on layering, texture, and personal style.

Hands on mixed media painting exploration with guided techniques and open ended experimentation. A relaxed studio session geared to beginners through experienced artists, focused on layering, texture, and personal style.
Hands on mixed media painting exploration with guided techniques and open ended experimentation. A relaxed studio session geared to beginners through experienced artists, focused on layering, texture, and personal style.
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.

Behind the scenes walkthrough of a small batch distillery paired with a guided spirits tasting. Learn how grains become whiskey and other craft pours, with time for questions and a relaxed sip and socialize vibe.

Behind the scenes walkthrough of a small batch distillery paired with a guided spirits tasting. Learn how grains become whiskey and other craft pours, with time for questions and a relaxed sip and socialize vibe.
Behind the scenes walkthrough of a small batch distillery paired with a guided spirits tasting. Learn how grains become whiskey and other craft pours, with time for questions and a relaxed sip and socialize vibe.

Stroll through local gardens on a guided tour while plein air painters work on-site, capturing blooms and landscape light in real time. A relaxed community outing blending botanical inspiration, outdoor walking, and artist meet and greets.

Stroll through local gardens on a guided tour while plein air painters work on-site, capturing blooms and landscape light in real time. A relaxed community outing blending botanical inspiration, outdoor walking, and artist meet and greets.
Stroll through local gardens on a guided tour while plein air painters work on-site, capturing blooms and landscape light in real time. A relaxed community outing blending botanical inspiration, outdoor walking, and artist meet and greets.

Hands-on collage session centered on autumn palettes, layering cut paper, textures, and found ephemera into finished compositions. Expect guided technique demos, creative prompts, and time to build a personal piece in a studio setting.

Hands-on collage session centered on autumn palettes, layering cut paper, textures, and found ephemera into finished compositions. Expect guided technique demos, creative prompts, and time to build a personal piece in a studio setting.
Hands-on collage session centered on autumn palettes, layering cut paper, textures, and found ephemera into finished compositions. Expect guided technique demos, creative prompts, and time to build a personal piece in a studio setting.

A weekend sampler of mini workshops that previews upcoming seasonal classes, with chances to meet instructors and try different formats. Creative networking vibes with an RSVP sign-up system included with registration.

A weekend sampler of mini workshops that previews upcoming seasonal classes, with chances to meet instructors and try different formats. Creative networking vibes with an RSVP sign-up system included with registration.
A weekend sampler of mini workshops that previews upcoming seasonal classes, with chances to meet instructors and try different formats. Creative networking vibes with an RSVP sign-up system included with registration.

Sip chilled champagne while browsing a curated selection of boutique goods in an artful gallery setting. A relaxed evening pop-up that blends shopping, mingling, and a celebratory tasting vibe.

Sip chilled champagne while browsing a curated selection of boutique goods in an artful gallery setting. A relaxed evening pop-up that blends shopping, mingling, and a celebratory tasting vibe.
Sip chilled champagne while browsing a curated selection of boutique goods in an artful gallery setting. A relaxed evening pop-up that blends shopping, mingling, and a celebratory tasting vibe.

A pop-up marketplace of local artisans and makers inside the Folk Art Center, with small-batch handmade goods and folk-inspired crafts. Browse booths for unique gifts and connect with the Western North Carolina creative community.

A pop-up marketplace of local artisans and makers inside the Folk Art Center, with small-batch handmade goods and folk-inspired crafts. Browse booths for unique gifts and connect with the Western North Carolina creative community.
A pop-up marketplace of local artisans and makers inside the Folk Art Center, with small-batch handmade goods and folk-inspired crafts. Browse booths for unique gifts and connect with the Western North Carolina creative community.

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.