Readers are invited to enjoy a tour of seven functional and sculptural ceramics studios across southwestern Connecticut next month.

On Saturday and Sunday, October 5-6, from 10 am to 5 pm both days, The Potters’ Path will wind its way from North Haven to Bethel, leading travelers to discover an array of diverse functional and sculptural ceramics.

The tour of studios and 14 artists features highly accomplished professionals, each with their own unique approach to their craft, workspace, and process.

Participating artists include Barbara J. Allen in Newtown, who will be joined by guest Deb Heid; Pascal Chmelar in New Haven, with guest Hayne Bayless; Zach Dunn in Seymour, with guest Greg Cochenet; Louise Harter in Bethany, with guest Andrea Dove; Frank Kara in Bethel, with guest Kiichi Takeuchii; Mike Perham in North Haven, with guest Brenton Duhan; and Trevor Youngberg in Woodbridge, with guest Eike Maas.

Brochures with addresses and a map outlining the full path are available in the front office of The Newtown Bee, 5 Church Hill Road.

Visitors will be encouraged to linger, interact with the work, ask questions, and engage in conversation with the potters. Artwork will be available for purchase, and a portion of all sales will be donated to The Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary in Newtown.

Additional information is available at potterspath.com or via potterspath@gmail.com.