Become a seller at the Kansas City Woodworkers' Guild National Craft Open Studios Weekend, taking place nationwide July 18-19, 2026. The Guild Shop is open 10 am to 5 pm each day offering woodworking demonstrations, a gallery/sale of member-made woodworking, and refreshments.
National Craft Open Studios Weekend is a first-of-its-kind, nationwide celebration that invites the public into the creative spaces of craft artists across the country. This two-day event will offer guests a rare glimpse into the processes, tools, and inspiration that shape how handmade works are made and provide artists critical support in their sales season.
National Craft Open Studios Weekend is presented by the American Craft Council and launches as part of Craft in America’s Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026.
WHEN:
July 18-19, 2026, 10 am to 5 pm each day
WHERE:
Kansas City Woodworkers' Guild
1717 Washington St
Kansas City, MO 64108
Registration Information:
Sellers must register for the weekend: Click Here to REGISTER
Hand-made woodwork only, each item must be handcrafted by the seller. No reselling of manufactured pieces.
Seller set up begins at 8 am on Saturday in the Guild Classroom, doors open to the public at 10 am. Sellers have the option of dropping off their work on Thursday and Friday prior to the event. Tables are set up to display items, no sellers allow to sit at a table. Items will be classified and shown with similarly classified items. The Classroom will have a monitor to help customers with their purchases.
Sellers may begin to pick up their unsold pieces at 5 pm on Sunday, doors close to the public at 5 pm. Any unsold dropped off items must be picked up by Wednesday, July 21.
Important: All sellers must have their own Venmo, Square, PayPal, or other digital method of taking payments. All items must be marked with seller's name, a price, and QR code for easy payment. A tutorial video will be available soon.
We asked that sellers unload and move their vehicles to the Broadway (east) parking lot leaving the Washington Street parking lot available to our visitors.
Helpful Links:
This event is nationwide, and we would love your help in sharing the event with your family, friends, and coworkers. You can help by sharing the event on your social media or by word of mouth. Postcards will be available soon to pass out.
