Get ready, Tacoma. The 12th annual Tacoma Studio Tour is happening Nov.2 and 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - that's two full days to visit some of Tacoma's better artists where they create their work, talk to them, view their art and enjoy demonstrations. You might even get to use some of their stuff to make your own art.

This year's lineup of artists is as good as it gets. Even the cover to the Studio Tour guide is outstanding - a deceptively simple drawing by Sean Alexander.

With 39 participating artists or art groups, you will not be able to visit them all, so study the guide to decide which studios you want to visit.

If you're looking for recommendations, click here to see the five artists whose studios I'd like to visit.

TACOMA STUDIO TOUR, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2 and Sunday, Nov. 3, greater Tacoma area, free, artatworktacoma.com

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