46 STUDIOS / 84 ARTISTS
The South Sound Studio Tour is a family friendly, free self-guided tour throughout Olympia, Tumwater and Lacey. Visitors can meet the artists, buy original artworks, learn about how and where artists create their work!
Learn about the artistic process | Purchase one-of-a-kind creations | Enjoy demos & hands-on activities
Funding from the City of Olympia’s Inspire Olympia program
STUDIO TOUR EXTRAS!
“FIRST STOP” EXHIBITION AT THE COPPER WOLF GALLERY
Show Dates: 5/7/26 - 6/13/26
This exhibit gives art lovers the opportunity to pre-plan their weekend, and to see work by artists they may have missed during the Studio Tour.
Gallery Hours: 10am - 4pm | 1126 South 2nd Ave SW, Tumwater, WA 98512 (Stop #1)
ART IN STOREFRONT WINDOWS INSTALLATIONS
Show Dates: 4/24/26 - 7/19/26 | Theme: “Please Mind the Mess: Makers Making”
Come see a series of temporary art installations in the Goldberg Building by Studio Tour artists Eunsil Kim, RobRoy Chalmers, Davey Stevenson, and Susan Aurand, through a partnership with Olympia Artspace Alliance.
403 Capitol Way S, Olympia, WA 98501
SPECIAL SPOTLIGHT DEMOS
SATURDAY, 5/30 - first come, first served
Process of a Painting by Danny Gordo at The Copper Wolf (Stop #1)
11:00am - 12:00pm | Capacity: 10-15 attendees
Stone Carving by LeeAnn Seaburg Perry at Sculpting in Stone (Stop #2)
12:30 - 1:00pm | Capacity: 20+ attendees
Gel Plate Printing by Barbara Blacker (Stop #38)
1:00 - 2:00pm | Capacity: 8-10 attendees
Pottery Wheel Throwing by Alan Perillo at Perillo Pottery (Stop #25)
2:00 - 3:00pm | Capacity: 20 attendees
Concrete Sculpture Making by Christopher Gerber at CG Lux Studios and The Garden of AWE (Stop #46)
3:00 - 4:00pm | Capacity: 12 attendees
SUNDAY, 5/31 - first come, first served
Pottery Raku Firing by Eunsil Kim at Sunflower Clay Studio (Stop #43)
11:00am - 12:30pm | Capacity: 20 attendees
Enamel Torch Firing by Debi LaVaque at De Lava Designs (Stop #7)
1:00 - 2:30pm | Capacity: 6-10 attendees
Flower Portrait Photography by Lynn Helbrecht at LGM Studio (Stop #12)
2:00 - 2:30pm | Capacity: 30 attendees
Visitor FAQs
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May 30-31, 2026 from 11am-4pm each day.
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Unfortunately, at this time there is no shuttle bus, however Intercity Transit is free to the public and has routes that would make a number of studios only a short walk from a bus stop.
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If you want to purchase art from artists, you can use cash, check or credit card. Some studios may have Venmo or Paypal options.
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Printed brochure booklets with the studio tour map will be distributed centrally at the Olympia Farmers Market in downtown Olympia. Brochures will also be available for the public at each participating studio. You will be able to find the tour map as well as additional studio/artist information on our website.
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Some studios are accessible, but many are not. Accessible studios will be indicated on the tour maps.
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Yes, but small children should be carefully supervised by their parents.
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Many studios are dog-friendly, but you should always ask individual artists if dogs are allowed inside their studio.
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The South Sound Studio Tour Foundation consists of 6 board members who volunteer their time and effort to organize and maintain the tour. See more about the board members here.
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YES! The Studio Tour is always looking for art enthusiasts and supporters to help manage all the work it takes to produce a successful tour. If you would like to help, please contact us, and let us know your interests.
If you’re an artist interested in applying, check out our additional FAQ page for artists.