[2] During the tour, workshops in areas such as blacksmithing, hand-building in clay, raku, stone carving, painting and poetry are offered.
[2] During the Nixon administration (1969–1974), a number of artists moved to Dixon.
The tour was conceived by potter Nausika Richardson (1942-2011), who was inspired by "La Cienega de Santa Fe", the Santa Fe Studio Tour.
The initial tour of 23 stops with 32 artists drew an unexpected 2,000 visitors.
[1] In 2011, the tour celebrated its 30th anniversary, accompanied by the publication of a limited edition book of essays, designed by David Grey,[3] putting the tour in historical context.