My family goes to the OBX for summer vacation every year. We always find time to do a family craft…read more- we've done so many things - pottery, painted ceramics, wine & paint, jewelry, tie-dye but this mixed media was - By. Far. Our. FAVORITE! It was so much fun, perfect for all levels of creativity/skill, and the instructor/owner was delightful. I changed my mind on my project shortly after beginning & asked if I could do a different design, offering to pay for the supplies I'd used. She was fabulous, gracious, & generous. Another aspect of her teaching style that I really appreciated was that she would help as much or as little as a student wanted. If we had done this craft earlier in the week, we all agreed that we would have gone back again, there were so many cool designs and it was so much fun. If I could give 10 stars I would.

When you walk into this shop you automatically smile and any stress you have stays outside. Donna…read moreis an amazing teacher and creative soul. Very accommodating and friendly. Her talents surround you in this absolutely adorable shop. Working with mixed media, Donna guides you through the process of creating your own masterpiece. Rain or shine, beginner or advanced you will really enjoy taking a class. I'm looking forward to another soon.

We LOVED this place! The owner was very friendly. It was clean and organized. I love that she…read moresupported local artists. Such a special place. My family and I will be back since we live here.

My family & I signed up for a hand building session while vacationing. Carolynn was charming and…read moremade us all feel at home! We had so much fun making our bowls. Carolyn gave clear directions, while encouraging us to add our own creative touches. Would definitely recommend a visit!

One of our favorite little shops in Elizabeth City to enjoy as a family…read more I love that they allow food and drinks inside because we tend to sit there for at least 2-3 hours while painting. Best thing they do is allow you to come back and finish a piece so there is never a rush. They have a puppy (I say puppy but she's an older dog) that frequents the shop, I do believe the owners husband owns the leather shop next door and they have the door open to it sometimes. I'd pop in there from time to time to see the beautiful work he does. Back to Lily Pad, their prices go from $-$$$ so expect a range and if you're on a budget make sure to establish yours before entering because you'll end up like me and spend $$$ each time on just yourself. They offer homeschool classes, spring and summer break camps, and other events as well. We've attended a few and they're always fun. There has only been one time where I had a bit of a negative experience and it was because my item that I spent a few hours on had exploded in their kiln. They did offer for me to come in and paint a new one but due to time constraints by the time I was able to come in the item I originally painted which was a Halloween decor item no longer fit my decor and since it was spring I asked if I could change it. I was not allowed to change for an equal or lesser priced item sadly. We moved on, painted the original piece. No issue just wish I could have switched it. Still cute though. Overall, the young ladies she has working there are sweet and helpful and it's a nice spot to relax with family for some fun. They also offer military discounts.

Very expensive for family, $100 for 4 small items. Kids disappointed that they could not take…read moretheirs home same day. Took over a week to get items back. Guess that is normal, but not a great experience.

AMAZING it smeels good and its all cool!i would sooo go again everyone's so noce and welcomingread more

We recently visited Potts 'N Paints (PNP) to celebrate a birthday. The birthday girl requested…read morepainting so PNP seemed like just the right place! The shop is pretty spacious, lengthwise. As soon as you walk in, you will see several shelving units of many ceramic projects of all different themes and sizes on the left, with tables in the middle and right side and cash out desk in the back corner. If you walk down the passage a little bit, it'll lead you to the paint area. I didn't walk all the way back, but I am assuming that leads to the party rooms as several people were led back there during our visit. The kids picked their projects and then one of their staff members, led them to the paint bar and explained the different kinds of paints and gave them some tips on how to use the paint and tools. Things to note: - You pay a studio fee plus the cost of the item (most things have price tags on the bottom of the item) - they claim to be the only open paint bar in the area. They let you use as much paint as you want, so be mindful and don't be wasteful - they have some options for drinks and snacks, although very limited, but I guess this can come in handy if you end up being there for awhile and get carried away with painting (drinks and snacks were very inexpensive) - you must go back at a later date to pick up the projects, so they can fire them up and glaze them. - they also have non-ceramic items for you to paint like canvas and wood The turnaround was very quick! Not sure if it was a slower time or if it's because we didn't have that many people in our party, but the items were ready in just a few days! I was so surprised when they called. Underpromise and overdeliver is always a smart business practice. Great place to pass the time and "make" something of your own. Stay safe, Friends!

We went at a 7pm class. There were a lot of us for military night. We went per my daughter's…read morerequest for her birthday. The place is big inside. It is an actual art studio. The place is a nice feel art place. It is actually what I imagined if I have an art studio. The place is clean and neat. Our teacher Daniel is great. She is very patient and knowledgeable. She explains it easy for us beginners to understand. Then she helps each of us to somehow achieve what we imagine. She appreciates all efforts and makes us believe in our art work. She is non judgmental so we want to make our own idea into a product. We even get to clean our own wheel and area like a "real potter". We learned a lot from this class that makes us want to come back and be better. We will comeback for sure. Thank you for a great experience Dragonfly.

My friend and I took their beginners pottery class and had so much fun! Definitely recommend!…read more Next is the weekly class! Wish me luck!

The staff here was just so nice and pleasant. We walked in on a Saturday and while there were…read moreobviously a couple small groups already scheduled and the space is not very large. It was not a problem getting us in to paint some items. We had an impromptu date here, and I would also say that this was one of the nicer ways to spend a Saturday afternoon that we had found. The process is pretty simple. Check in with the front desk they have you pick out a piece too please assign a table and then explain the process of how to wait on Keys to get the best result. They take care of everything after you are done applying the number of coats that you want on your item and you return after a few days to pick up. It's very simple and you can take your time. There were a mix of adults and groups that involve children, but this is not a place that I would bring very young children unsupervised or without high-level supervision. Price pay on most of the pieces to paint is around $30 and up. You can do a smaller item like an ornament for much less but people play a coffee mug about $20-$30 for what took us several hours to complete and it was very enjoyable time. Parking is available if you go around the block there is parking behind the "house". There's also street parking available on the side streets if that is filled. .

I took boys ages 10,9, and 7 here on a Friday night. We had the loveliest time. The woman who…read morechecked us in was so sweet and helped us pick our pieces even though we changed our minds about ten times. They have so many options for kids including coin banks, mine craft, Legos, animals, and more. To my surprise my hyperactive boys were obsessed and worked for almost two hours straight and are already asking to go back. A perfect Friday night!

This place is such an amazing find. My daughter took my mom and myself out for my birthday to paint…read morepottery. I can't tell you how sweet and attentive the staff are. They all have such great personality and make you feel right at home in their cozy studio. 10/10 would recommend!!

I recommend calling before going because one of the ladies had an attitude. Not much space very…read moresmall

I did a pottery painting in September. I have still not received my item. I have been told…read morenumerous times it would be delivered to my house. I have also been told I would get a refund. Neither have happened. I love supporting small businesses and understand things happen, but I am disappointed in the results of this.

YOU CAN BRING YOUR OWN WINE/BEER AND DO CRAFTS HERE…read more If the title alone doesn't bring you here, I don't know what will. Well heck yes! I'm so glad that we have a studio like this close to our place. We went here for my daughter's birthday party and they had a complete blast. Not necessarily my thing, but hey, I'm just the guy fronting the bill for a happy child. The pricing was very fair in my opinion and they did a great job of ensuring all the kids had fun and were coordinated (tough) in their work. The facility was quaint and just enough to be perfect for hosting the event and allowing customers to come in. I'm sure we'll be back but the first line of my review was told to me by the person working. As a married couple always on the hunt for date night activities, this is definitely on the radar. :) Food Taste: n/a Overall Service: 5 Value of food to cost: 5 Facility: 5 Repeat customer: yes Dog Friendly: no

This place is a hidden gem. It's off the main drag but by only two minutes. It is so worth it. The…read morestore is well lit and there was so much to choose from I was almost overwhelmed. I was so happy to find a true local pottery shop so I can take treasures home.

LOVE this gallery! Always make sure to visit every time I'm in OBX! Bought a beautiful mug I use…read moreall day for tea last time I was there and recently dropped and broke it. Antoinette was able to ship me another one form the artist! Beautiful gallery, lovely pieces and amazing staff! This place is not to be missed!