Painting at Bookworm Pottery was a fantastic experience! There were plenty of pre made pottery…read morepieces to choose from in a wide range of aesthetics! Also plenty of paints as well. It can get crowded, but it wasn't a deterrent as everyone was having fun.

Was getting caught up in life and just needed to try something new and this was just what I needed…read more Our teacher Alexis was so kind and thoughtfully explained each step in detail. I took the cozy bookworm Saturday class and now I just have to wait for my pottery pieces to go into the kiln:) definitely worth the effort and money and a happiness guarantee. P.s. all the ladies that were in my class gave me some good laughs. It is so fun making mistakes because who cares, you just recenter your clay.

Angie did a fantastic job at having our fool of 10 in for a group work activity. We had 5 people…read moredoing the pottery wheel and 5 making candles. We had a blast and they also offer resin, and pottery painting. Greta place, great prices, and super host!

We had our daughter's 14th birthday party here last week and it was a blast! The girls had so much…read morefun painting, the artist/teacher was wonderful with girls, encouraging them, helping when they needed it, and was energetic enough to keep a group of giggly girls engaged. They had lots of space to have a table for food, cake, and sodas and juice for the girls. I most definitely would book another party here.

We did a corporate team building here that was super fun. Mike is a great instructor, skilled and…read morefunny! He made the experience great. I think I will try it for a birthday party next. Check it out!

Mike and Allie are amazing to work with! They have curated so many beautiful pieces and it is a…read morewonderful place to find unique and one of a kind keepsakes and gifts in downtown Wilmington. Definitely a must visit on Front Street

This is one of my favorite galleries that I've been into in a very long time…read more This is on bye Allie and Mike, a great husband and wife team. Allie greeted us as we walked in the door with her wonderful southern charm. So many things to choose from, from Art, jewelry, and many many novelty items. Mike definitely has an eye for art. What he he does with the pictures that he takes his self is incredible. He touches them up to bring out the beauty of the colors and then puts them on a wrapped canvas. I would love to decorate my house with at least 20 of his photos. If you are in Wilmington North Carolina, this is a must. I will guarantee that you WOULD LOVE the store. I am so happy that we found this place.

I found Christine Palmer Art Studio, i believe, through Charlotte Parent Magazine when my youngest…read moredaughter asked me for art classes. My daughter has been attending Christina's classes going on three months now and, although she has a natural knack for art, she has churned out two incredibly awesome paintings (see pics) by a 7-year-old. Christina is a very nice, polite and overall awesome person who will make you feel very welcome in her home studio. Her apartment, which doubles as the studio, is filled with some pretty amazing artwork. She is excellent with all the kids and they all like her back. She is very knowledgeable, talented and patient with the kids. You get 4 hours of class/hands-on class a month for $65 (there is also an annual materials fee of $70), how can you beat that?!?! She also offers adult classes but I've not attended those. She also puts out a gallery for her artists at Pentes Art Works which the kids all love and get very excited over. If you are looking for an awesome art teacher/class, I highly recommend giving Christina Palmer Art Studio a call.

Christina is a wonderful Art Teacher, she's taught my daughter different techniques to really…read moreimprove her talent. She's very kind and patient and my daughter can't wait for her lessons on Saturdays.

Yoga and pottery, could you have something more relaxing?…read more I haven't taken a yoga class in the studio but I have experienced Jess as a yoga teacher and I have to say it was awesome. She taught a class external to the studio and it was so relaxing. I am not a flexible yogi and I felt comfortable with the ease of it. I wasn't intimidated and she gave you poses to do if you couldn't manage others. Now the pottery? UGH - IN A GOOD WAY. I am taking one of the beginner pottery series through Pineapple with Steph. It's AMAZING. I am terrible at it buuuuuuuut the class is so fun, regardless of my talentless pottery skills. Steph teaches you how to do it all and makes it looks so easy but is so encouraging. The class is small and intimate so she can always help when you need it. It is so relaxing with the music and the groups. I love that there are hours you can go try it outside of class time too. It's a great place to get creative or relax, even buy some pottery! Love it.

Jess is the best! I took a 6 week beginners course and learned so much (+ had a lot of fun!) I had…read moreliterally no pottery experience before this and after the 6 weeks, I had some cute little pieces. I loved it so much I even signed up for another round. I would definitely recommend any of her classes, especially the 6 week course if you are just getting into pottery. Thanks Jess!

I spent a few days 3 years ago in Wilmington for a girls trip--one of my friends lives in…read moreWilmington and she took us to all the fun places--shopping, dining, boating, etc. The most exciting store we visited was Baroque Exotic Woods. I was so overwhelmed at the many gorgeous hand made wooden pieces on display in the store from all of the US. There is something for everyone and I fell in love with a chess board with weighted pieces made in an Amish community. I had it shipped home-my husband loves it and the grand kids ask to play every time they visit. One of the Grands wanted a chess set for his 12th birthday so I called the store, Janet was so kind and patient with me trying to buy this board over the phone. She mailed it to him in Little Rock AR which got there in time! I just visited the store again, during the 3rd annual girls trip and purchased ANOTHER board with weighted pieces for my son in law for Christmas...a request from him. And once again, Janet was extremely helpful and patient with me, trying to decide which one to purchase and ship home. I look forward to calling her again for another special gift for someone in my family!! Greatest store ever!!! Thank you Janet and Gary!!!

I made my first visit to Wilmington, North Carolina, just a couple weeks ago. I was with my cousin…read moreand she couldn't wait to visit this one shop and the shop was Barouke Exotic Woods. I can see why now this little shop was filled with beautiful woodwork. I purchased a wooden chime that I'm listening to right now outside my kitchen window in California. The owner was so friendly and helpful. She packaged my chime up right away and shipped it to me. I will definitely return on my next visit to Wilmington.

This was such a fun night. Went to the beginner bachata class and the instructor was great! Studio…read morewas large and plenty of space to learn the moves. Friendly environment, very welcoming for beginners. Perfect for a date night or to really learn the dance, one more beginner class and we will be intermediate. The owner introduced herself, super friendly and genuinely glad we were there. Will return many times

Went to Babs to not make a fool of myself during my Daughters wedding. Babs helped me choreograph…read morethe steps to match the music and make this special dance with my daughter as success. Great instruction, friendly atmosphere and not intimidating. Not typically something dudes want to do, but if you want to get through a father daughter dance with 150 people watching you, I highly recommend you invest in a few lessons with this great instructor.