Amazing a must stop on the island…read more Friendly service see the Island artwork all local artists

Extremely special and beautiful spot. It's a gallery hidden in a forest and is a super charming and…read morewell curated little haven of beautiful art in all mediums. Sadly the owner did not echo the gracious surroundings....she was pretty snobby and obviously didn't think much of city people, so that really brought the vibe down and I won't be back. I know people always say it's a small town thing but I'm not into it.

If you're on Orcas you need to visit this place. The property is sooo pretty only to be surpassed…read moreby the pottery. Such amazing artistry. The pottery is stunning. We bought a few items but wanted so much more. Do yourself a favor and swing by this place.

Pottery shopping with a hint of Alice in Wonderland meets Swiss family Robinson…read more Parking is up top and you walk down through a beautiful landscaped path that opens up into a pottery haven and as what I've noticed all over the island amazing sights. A treehouse is located to the left next to a wooden shed adorning more ceramic crafted goods. The wall of mugs is by far my favorite, a two tones handcrafted vessel to house coffee is the bees knees. The lawn showcases yard decor a plenty stuck in the ground so don't forget to look down. Picnic tables are everywhere displaying beautiful piece after beautiful piece. Following the treasure trove of tables to the back of the property you find cliff side views and what I can only assume is a rentable venue (if it's not it should be). There are two swings to leisurely take in the views and an enjoy a small beak from shopping. Don't forget to go inside the main house where room after room highlights different artists of the island and a bit of history of the establishment!

Artist-owned gallery with a big variety of work. Beautiful prints of photographs, paintings and…read moremixed media in all sizes, exquisite glass work in the form of colored spiral glasses, jewelry and art, woven wool tapestries for the wall, locally made yarn and knit scarves, pottery dishes and cookware, lovely handmade art cards, and paper journals. There's so much here to explore! An artist is always working at the desk too so you can get a first hand account of the work.

Beautiful Crafts from from local artisans on the San Juan Islands. Pottery, photography, oil,…read moreknits ...

I stopped here during my short sojourn at Friday Harbor yesterday. There are several arts and…read morecrafts-type places in town and in my limited experience, Island Studios had the best selection and at fairly reasonable prices. It's also a handsome place with their various pieces well displayed. I was particularly impressed with their glass wall pieces and some wood boxes by a person on Orcas Island by the name of River Jim. I also thought that the owner was very helpful, especially since I'll probably buy one of River Jim's boxes in the future. Jane Y.'s experience is unfortunate, although a sometimes high shipping/handling charge for often fragile and uniquely shaped artistic objects is more common than not. And it is certainly something I expect and factor into my purchasing decisions. I'm also usually suspicious of Yelp reviews from a profile with no picture and only one pointed posting. I call this a "drive by".

Small sized shop but big selection & service with a heart inside! Fun & unique mementos (t-shirts,…read morehats, etc.) mixed with custom designed quality jewelry. A friendly island experience.

Delightful store with a good collection of jewelry in a broad range of prices. Some are original…read moreworks making them a special souvenir of our visit to Eastsound. We found the proprietor eager to help us find just the right thing...she genuinely cared about our satisfaction.

American Cruise Line brought us here for an excursion. We had a class in glass fusion doing an…read moreocean theme with an orca on a flat glass roughly 6x11". This was an incredible opportunity for learning a new artistic process using glass as a medium. At the end of designing our works, they will be placed in a kiln and heated until the glassware is all fused together. After the appropriate cooling time she will ship our works home to us. The instructor Joanie was very enthusiastic and helpful in assisting us with the process. The shop is also a gallery with works for sale all done here locally, no imported anything. This store is worth a visit as there are many very nicely crafted earrings, notecards, wares from various different local artists.

Love, LOVE, LOVE this gally and shop. Great diversity of artwork, plus it is an active studio! I…read morebought a stunning pair of earrings from a Chicago based kinetic sculpture artist! And I wanted several pairs! Well, if you know me- you might know I can seriously gab about art and I chatted up the wonderful lady behind the counter and she asked to see pictures of my art and then made an offer- she was interested in buying my work wholesale...!!! I think next time I visit I am going to book myself a class in their studio- the do glass fusing there and it is something I am very interested in learning! This store excited me in so many ways- great energy, amazing artist- over a 150 artists- both local and across the country. I actually spotted an artist that I have several pieces from!

This is a gorgeous shop right on THE corner in Fremont (IYKYK). They sell from multiple local…read moreartisans, although the most well known, most recognizable is their ceramics with colorful designs. Valeri, who was running the shop on this day, and is one of the artists, (how cool is that?) was very helpful and informative. Told us all about the different items, how they are made, what they are made of, etc. In addition to their flagship ceramics, they have gorgeous paper art, cards, jewelry, bath&beauty items, kitchen items, and probably more. This is a new location - they are originally located in Orcas Island. They plan to have classes and/or a workshop in this location soon.

Forest Ceramics Co. does the most beautiful, unique and joyful usable ceramics made out of slip…read morecasting techniques you can't find anywhere else. I have purchased numerous items from vases and planters to cups and dishes. The craftsmanship is breathtaking. Each item is a unique piece of art. At the same time, I use them frequently and they can go in the microwave and dishwasher with no problem! They also do commission work and are great to collaborate with. They have brought so much joy to my home!

This store has it all... handmade jewelry, Native American art, decor items, clothing, accessories,…read morekitchen towels, pottery, glassware, candles and two friendly dogs! The store is a bit tricky to navigate with items all over the place. But, that's island charm for you :) The gentleman at the counter was friendly and helpful, and we did end up picking a few things to bring back with us.

They have a lovely selection of Native American art, some beautiful jewelry and some really unique…read moreantique pieces. However, after being completely ignored by the two young salesgirls while they talked about toaster pastries for fifteen minutes and then having another salesperson glare at my young daughter while she gently (and under heavy supervision) touched a piece of jewelry, we couldn't get out of there fast enough. The store is also extremely hard to navigate, as it's so small. There are plenty of other boutiques nearby with friendly salespeople and enough room to move around.

In search for air conditioning during an unusually hot weekend, I discovered Geheim Gallery. It's…read morecool literally and figuratively. Currently there's a new exhibit every month, which starts the first Friday of each new month (this may change in the future, so be sure to check their website for upcoming events). Will visit again whenever I swing by Bellingham!