The Durham Pottery Tour showcases Durham’s lively pottery scene with an open studio tour the second weekend of November. Now in its thirteenth year, the Tour welcomes visitors to explore over twenty studios across the county. Meet the artists, ask questions, and see the wide range of work that can be created from clay. Pottery will be available for purchase at all Tour locations. To preview work and to plan your open-studio route, visit the website.
The 13th Annual Durham Pottery Tour is a self-guided weekend event where local ceramic artists open their private workspaces to the public. Visitors can meet the makers, view demonstrations, and purchase handmade mugs, bowls, and sculptural pieces directly from the creators. This free event is best suited for school-age children and teens who can safely navigate spaces filled with fragile items. Because the tour spans more than twenty locations across the county, you will want to map out your route in advance on the event website. Parking varies by location from residential driveways to small studio lots, so wearing comfortable walking shoes is highly recommended. It makes a wonderful weekend outing because it gets you out into different Durham neighborhoods while supporting local makers. You can set your own pace, visiting just two or three neighborhood spots or making a full day of it with a lunch break in between.
No, visiting the studios on the tour is completely free, though pottery will be available for purchase at each stop.
Is this event suitable for toddlers?
Because studios are filled with fragile, breakable clay items, this event is much easier to navigate with older children who do not need to touch everything.
