Demonstrations & Activities Schedule
The MKE Studio Tour is more than an opportunity to view and purchase handcrafted artwork—it’s a chance to experience the creative process firsthand! Throughout the weekend, participating studios will offer live demonstrations and additional activities, giving visitors a closer look at the techniques, tools, and traditions behind the finished work.
2026 Demonstrations & Activities Schedule
Saturday ONly
11am-4pm Raku Firing Demonstration by My Charming Ceramics at Tour Stop #5
Gas Kiln Reveal at 12:30 by John Bowers at Tour Stop #13
Sunday ONLY
“Make Your Own Fall Watercolor Greeting Card” by Dorothee Pfundt & Karen Elwing at Tour Stop #5
Visitors will be able to pick from a number of fall leaves, trace a leaf on watercolor paper, let their creativity rain free, and fill their composition in with watercolors. Folding the paper and adding an envelope completes this little art project, ready to be taken home. The craft table will be open during the tour hours as long as supplies last.
Both Saturday & Sunday
Live Music from 12:30 - 3:30 at Gwen Granzow Fine Art Studio located Tour Stop #1
Ceramics: Hand Painting Bisque Fired Ornaments by Sarah Hunt-Frank at Tour Stop #3
15 min Live Portrait Paintings ($20 each) by Cayla MrnikatTour Stop #4
Ceramics: Miniature Throwing Wheel Techniques by Betsy Davis at Tour Stop #4
Clay Wedging Demonstration by Tony Macias & Denise DeKeuster at Tour Stop #7
Corn Husk Flower Demonstration by Yesica Coria at Tour Stop #8
Sock Knitting Machine by Mary Nimi at Tour Stop #9
Knitting (I-cord or starting a shawl) by Janet Deaver-Pack at Tour Stop #10
Print Block Carving Demonstration by Jackie Sandars at Tour Stop #10
Weaving Demonstrations by Barbara Chapell at Tour Stop #11
Ceramic & Garden Studio Tour by Jean Wells at Tour Stop #16
From watching artists at work to discovering processes you may have never seen before, these special activities are part of what makes a studio tour such a personal experience. As you plan your self-guided route, keep an eye out for demonstrations and activities happening at individual stops and add a few to your weekend itinerary!
