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DESIGN WEEK RI 2025 Open Studios Weekend

Join us as we explore the spaces and work of 30 incredible designers and creatives across our state!

Friday: Providence studios    Saturday: Northern RI    Sunday: Southern RI

Friday: Providence studios
Saturday: Northern RI
Sunday: Southern RI

Friday, Sept. 12 Open Studios  Providence

design x RI's tenth anniversary banner image

Friday, September 12
1:00-5:00 PM
Providence

Sponsoring Open Studio: DESIGN UNDER SKY

DESIGN UNDER SKY is an award-winning Landscape Architecture studio in Providence, RI with several recent projects—including the National ASLA Honor Award for 10,000 Suns, The Living Edge and the Roger Williams Park Gateway—that have contributed to the transformation of the urban landscape of Providence and beyond. Ultimately, we look to create joy, wonder, and curiosity in the living world.

design x RI's tenth anniversary banner image

Friday, September 12
1:00-5:00 PM
Providence

Sponsoring Open Studio: Kelly Taylor Interior Design

Kelly Taylor Interior Design is a 21 year old design business in Providence, RI. Vistors can view displays of their work, drawings, and samples, and even touch and feel materials!

Saturday, Sept. 13 Open Studios  Northern RI

Saturday, September 13
10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Pneuhaus

310 Bourne Ave, Suite 4, Rumford, RI 02916
ADA Accessible: Yes

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Pneuhaus is an art and design studio that specializes in playful transformations of public space through inflatables. Inspired by physics, biology, and craft, Pneuhaus’ work incorporates the lessons of nature in both form and function.

Parking: There is a large free parking lot that is a part of the Phillipsdale Landing complex.

Saturday, September 13
10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Audio Geography

North Providence, RI
ADA Accessible: No

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Email TRAGWAG@gmail.com for full address.
Audio Geography is a vinyl record and cassette tape production service that helps independent musicians and record labels who want to make physical media, by producing affordable small quantity orders and offering unique custom options.

Parking: Residential street with free street parking

Saturday, September 13
10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Art Annex

999 Main Street, Unit 109, Pawtucket, RI 02860
ADA Accessible: Yes

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Art Annex is a creative, community maker’s space with a focus on paper, book and fiber arts. Lauren Pearlman Sugita of Paper Connection created the Art Annex to welcome folks of all ages and all backgrounds to experience making paper from fiber and to experience the traditional tools used in the handmade paper process.

Parking: There are 3 parking lots and street parking available.

Saturday, September 13
10:00 AM-2:00 PM

62 Dike Street Studios

seaCell Ex LLC, Wild Lives, Boondock Design, seaCell, and EEG for Everyone

62 Dike St, Unit #203, Providence, RI 02909
ADA Accessible: No

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Check out 5 studios in one place!

seaCell Ex, LLC – wildlife + invention
Wild Lives – environmental education
Boondock Design – exhibition and narrative design
seaCell – open science hardware for observing and understand the oceans
EEG for Everyone – hardware, software, and systems implementation for neurological care in low and middle income countries

Parking: Street parking available

Saturday, September 13
10:00 AM-2:00 PM

The Waterfire Accelerate Cohort

Graduate Hotel | 11 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903
ADA Accessible: Yes

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WaterFire Accelerate is a year-long professional development program supporting emerging artists under 30. The 2025 cohort features a dynamic group of creatives: Caterina Maina, Ariel Tavares, Sissy Rosso, Dorian Epps, and Lizzy Sour.

Parking: Street parking around Kennedy Plaza

Saturday, September 13
10:00 AM-2:00 PM

The Dusty Planet

Inside Harrison Steam Workspace | Unit 105, 50 Agnes Street, Providence, RI 02909
ADA Accessible: Yes

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Stop by for a tour of the behind the scenes process of building and developing The Dusty Planet Miniature Golf! It’s a life long dream and now living art project we can share with our community! Designed by brother and sister, Doug and Hannah Abelow.

Parking: Free street parking

Saturday, September 13
10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Olefson Art Opticals

3 Acorn Street, Providence, RI 02903
ADA Accessible: No

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Olefson Art Opticals has largest selection of handmade readers in Rhode Island! Check out the whimsical vibes and “see” ​Olefson Art Opticals for yourself! 

Parking: We’re located through the archway at 3-23 Acorn Street. ​​​​Drive through the archway and park in the back near our tiny house.

Saturday, September 13
10:00 AM-9:00 PM

Edge and End Studios

610 Manton Ave, Providence, RI 02909
ADA Accessible: Yes

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Edge and End Studios creats custom furniture for resedential and commercial spaces while employing and training vulnerable members of our community.

Parking: We have 100 parking spots including handicap parking

Saturday, September 13
10:00 AM-9:00 PM

Boyd Studios

45 Rathbone St, Providence, RI 02908
ADA Accessible: Yes

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Founded by artist Steve Totin, Boyd Studios creates sculptures, sculptural furniture, and other art objects from wood.

Parking: Free street parking

Saturday, September 13
10:00 AM-9:00 PM

80 Fountain St

80 Fountain Street, Studio #207, Pawtucket, RI 02860
ADA Accessible: No

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Laura White Carpenter, ceramics and sculpture studio focusing on found objects and the interplay of humans and nature.

Parking: Plentiful free parking in lots and street

Saturday, September 13
10:00 AM-9:00 PM

Phlaneur Albuerme

541 Pawtucket Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860
ADA Accessible: No

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A glimpse into Jota’s mind, Phlaneur Albuerme is a design studio that focuses on upcycling/customizing goods, along curating spaces that tell his story.

There is  street-parking right in front and a parking lot to the left of the building, right by Jordans Jungle.

Saturday, September 13
2:00-6:00 PM

Patchwork Community Craft

560 Mineral Spring Ave, Unit 201, Pawtucket, RI 02860
ADA Accessible: Yes

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Patchwork Community Craft is a sewing and textile arts educational space and reuse center in addition to being the pattern making studio of artist and designer Taylor McVay. We offer classes and host craft nights and other events.

Parking: There is a large parking lot that wraps around the building as well as street parking

Saturday, September 13
2:00-6:00 PM

Matthias Pliessnig

999 Main St, Unit 709, Pawtucket, RI 02860
ADA Accessible: Yes

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Matthias Pliessnig specializes in steam bending wood to create furniture and sculpture.

Parking: Parking available

Saturday, September 13
2:00-6:00 PM

S.K.Grimes

45 East School Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895
ADA Accessible: Yes

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S.K. Grimes is a one-of-a-kind studio where precision engineering meets creative problem-solving. We specialize in custom design and machining services for photographers and visual artists, crafting unique tools and adapters that support creative vision and technical excellence.

Parking: Plenty of free off-street parking

Saturday, September 13
2:00-6:00 PM

BIDON COMMUNITY PRINT * DESIGN STUDIO

3 Acorn St, Providence, RI 02903
ADA Accessible: No

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 The BIDON COMMUNITY PRINT & DESIGN STUDIO provides a local space where learning and collaboration can bridge the gap between the arts, education, and all undervalued communities.

Parking: Street parking available

Saturday, September 13
2:00-9:00 PM

Black Leaf

52A Valley Street, Providence, RI 02909
ADA Accessible: No

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Founded by Amber Jackson, Black Leaf is a loose leaf tea company that uses the communal tradition of tea to engage the community and offers an elevated tea experience.

Parking: There is street parking directly in front as well as in the parking lot in front of Troop on Valley Street.

Saturday, September 13
2:00-9:00 PM

AreWeFreeSpace

1 Acorn St., Studio 2, Providence, RI 02903
ADA Accessible: No

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The AreWeFreeSpace is a flex space that is both a practitioner and creative studio for a Photographer (Aiyah) and Furniture Maker (Todd), as well as a gathering/multipurpose space, a “room of requirement” if you will, for collective use that Aiyah leads in creating opportunities for communal and shared usage of the space for various creative ideas.

ParkingStreet parking and there is an open lot across the street

Saturday, September 13
6:00-9:00 PM

[CANCELED] Night Light Neon

217 Oak Street, Providence, RI 02909
ADA Accessible: Yes

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Owned & operated by Nick McKnight, Night Light Neon is a full-service neon studio dedicated to fabricating all things neon, signage, and lighting.

Parking: Plenty of street parking

Saturday, September 13
6:00-9:00 PM

Blackstone River Glass

30 Meeting Street, Cumberland, RI 02864
ADA Accessible: No

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Nestled along the scenic Blackstone River, our studio reflects Becca’s three decades of dedication to glass making and her steadfast commitment to nurturing local community talent and artistry.

Parking: Large parking lot

Sunday, Sept. 14 Open Studios  Southern RI

Sunday, September 14
10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Michelle Phaneuf Ceramics

34 Bay Spring Ave, Barrington, RI 02806
ADA Accessible: Yes

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Michelle Phaneuf Ceramics creates tableware inspired by the Ocean State and its well loved landmarks. All work is wheel thrown and decorated with custom decal images.

Parking: Parking available

Sunday, September 14
10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Ethan French

95 Cottrell Rd, Saunderstown, RI 02874
ADA Accessible: No

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Ethan French is an oil painter, furniture designer, and trained architect working out of his studio and shop in Southern Rhode Island.

Parking: Residential street with single side parking; no signage

Sunday, September 14
10:00 AM-2:00 PM

John Nanian Photography

215 Shady Lea Road, Studio 116, North Kingstown, RI 02852
ADA Accessible: Yes

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I am a photographer who in addition to using a camera and film to document the world and make portraits, I use hand made and hand coated light sensitive materials. I have been making photographs like this (hand coated on glass, paper plastic and metal) for nearly 40 years.

ParkingParking lot available

Sunday, September 14
10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Karen Houston

215 Shady Lea Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852
ADA Accessible: Yes

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This is an artist community with several different medias represented. We have glass, blowers, painters, fiber, artist, photographers.

Parking: Parking lot available

Sunday, September 14
10:00 AM-2:00 PM

[CANCELED] Marisa Lonkart

215 Shady Lea Road, Studio 206, North Kingstown, RI 02852
ADA Accessible: No

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Marisa Lonkart is an artist specializing in landscapes and florals. You will also find some charcoal, alcohol ink, and abstract pieces.

Parking: Parking lot available

Sunday, September 14
10:00 AM-2:00 PM

Seaside Rug Hooking

215 Shady Lea Road, Studio 107, North Kingstown, RI 02852
ADA Accessible: Yes

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Sisters Debra Walland and Laura Kenyon share their love of Traditional rug hooking. We offer home decor and wall art as well as classes and supplies.

Parking: Parking lot available

Sunday, September 14
10:00 AM-6:00 PM

Jamestown Urban Relics

221 Shady Lea Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852
ADA Accessible: Yes

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Art, antiques, sculpture, collectibles and curiosities from estates, barns, attics from far and wide.

Parking: Parking available

Sunday, September 14
10:00 AM-6:00 PM

Meg Little

260 Turner Rd, Middletown, RI 02842
ADA Accessible: No

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Meg Little makes one-of-a-kind and limited edition hand-tufted rugs in sizes from doormat to large room. Her work is the ultimate luxury- beautiful to look at and also meant to be used.

Parking: There is a large parking lot as well as a school parking lot across the street

Sunday, September 14
10:00 AM-9:00 PM

[CANCELED] Deborah Baronas

30 Cutler Street, Suite 103, Warren, RI 02885
ADA Accessible: Yes

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Deborah is a multidisciplinary artist. She creates artwork for public spaces, private commissions and exhibitions. Her paintings, drawings, and site specific installations with glass, textiles and metal are fabricated in her Warren, RI studio.

Parking: There is a large parking lot in the back of the building near my entrance

Sunday, September 14
5:00-9:00 PM

1170 East Custom Living

1170 E Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871
ADA Accessible: No

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We’re hosting an exclusive walk-through during DESIGN WEEK RI where creativity meets community. A moment to exchange, collaborate, and envision the next wave of innovation. We will be serving light bites and prosecco.

Parking: Parking lot available

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