Paso Arts | Handcrafted for the Holidays

PASO ARTS

Handcrafted for the Holidays and More

BY JORDAN HOCKETT

It’s December on the Central Coast, so that means It’s time for “Handcrafted for the Holidays” at Studios on the Park in Paso Robles. Studios on the Park is a nonprofit art center normally known for its bi-monthly art exhibitions showcasing diverse and high-quality works from local and out of the area artists. Studios is also lucky to have working art studios featuring 15 local artists who create and exhibit their work in their spaces. Its main mission is art education and under the nonprofit, Kids Art Smart serves over 2,000 kids who learn about and make art each semester. When winter comes around, Studios really shines.

“Handcrafted for the Holidays,” or simply “Handcrafted” for the locals, has become an annual tradition here. It features many different handmade arts and crafts from local and visiting craftsmen and women. This year we will have a record number of artists participating, over 30 wonderful artists. We are excited to welcome back some of our favorite artists’ return, as well as welcome in many new people to show off their work.

Pieces range in medium and price, and we will have something for every style, taste, and budget. We will have blown and fused glass pieces. We will have beautiful textiles, including handmade scarves from our silk artists and weavers. We will have gorgeous wood pieces from our carvers and wood turners, as well as some of our favorite ceramic and jewelry artists. It’s always a treat to see what the artists create.

As with all our exhibitions at Studios, a portion of our sales goes to the nonprofit and helps us provide free art classes for the county’s elementary school kids and other programs here. That is why we say, “Everyone Loves Studios.” We are reaching our 15th year and are reaching the second generation of guests, and we want to continue that legacy for many more. When you buy a gift at Studios, you are given three gifts. You are buying something unique for a loved one, but you are also supporting local artists and you are helping provide arts education to our local youth and community and other programs.

We and our artists hope to see you at Studios on the Park this December to celebrate the holidays and show how much you love Studios. If you don’t need anything this year but still want to help, you can always donate or volunteer. We appreciate your support. Happy Holidays from all of us at Studios, and a Happy New Year.

For more information on Studios on the Park, visit studiosonthepark.org. 