Oh how I'm a sucker for pottery! I went up to Idyllwild this past Saturday to escape the heat of…read morePalm Springs and ended up here. This shop is next to the Stationary store I came up to visit. Beautiful pottery by local Artisans. I was welcomed in by one of the shops owners who promptly asked me if I was there for the Mayor's Birthday... Max is his name and he is a beautiful Golden Retriever, sadly I was unaware of such an occasion but it is duly noted for next year. Gorgeous mugs, bowls and plates are here. If you are like me and prefer one-of-a-kind service ware, make your way up the mountain and peruse their offerings. I got this neat garlic grater that is so beautiful just grate the Garlic and then pour the olive oil into the same dish Voilà your good to go! They also offer pottery classes here as well. One item I wanted to purchase but refrained was the candle that had the scent of rain after it's initial descent on the earth Petrichor - there were 2 choices one with pine forest scent and one with wild flowers... they come in lovely pottery urns (not very large). Respectfully Reviewed

My husband and I traveled up to idyllwild for the day to take a pottery class - first timers. The…read moreowner is such a nice lady and very patient/accommodating. We were able to make 2 items each included in the couples price and got to pick the glazing color. Only downside is it took 4 weeks to dry, but overall such a fun experience. Wish we lived closer.

Desert is one of the kindest most patient teachers you will ever come by. My bf and I really…read moreenjoyed our pottery lessons and will most definitely be back. I highly recommend getting out of the downtown area and driving a short distance to him as the view is unbeatable also.

Such a wonderful experience! Great instruction, fun, reasonable and unique classes. Working on the…read morewheel was a treat and inspiring for more clay play. We loved it!

Love everything about Idyllwild Arts Academy! Supportive faculty, beautiful campus, and great all…read morearound arts departments!

ive been going for 13 years for the arty summer camp. It is truly an amazing camp, they build such…read morea positive community and oppertunities to flourish your art. i would reccomend it to anyone thinking of going

Took a weekend beginning water color class with Ian . He took us from some very basics through a…read morefew finished projects. Lots of fun

Fabulous Gallery. Very professional. We enjoyed the art and our conversation with the gallery…read morehosts. It's nice to see a high-end gallery that is professionally run. We will definitely come back.

I took my mom and 5 year old daughter (and two doggies) to paint some pottery together. It was…read morepeaceful and creative and all around a great time. The lady working there was really helpful and kind. You need to try the crystal paint. It was easy and unique. I was so surprised that they have pickup the next day! Wonderful place to spend an afternoon to relax and enjoy a little gem on the mountain.

Definitely a fun experience if you are in the area! Came to check out this place with my nieces and…read morewe enjoyed the experience. We made it close to closing time so we were allotted our time the next day to come back and finish what we couldn't. Service is very friendly and outgoing! 10/10 fun experience! I recommend!

Can't get enough of this place. All the wines are fantastic. Although the new sparkling ones I had…read morethis last weekend are definitely my new favorite! I love coming in here after going hiking or grabbing some chocolates from across the street! The vibe is spectacular and the locals are great! Special hat off to the musicians this weekend! I was thoroughly impressed I ended up staying for several hours! The owners are fantastic here and it is always such a treat to come up!

MIDDLE RIDGE WINERY @ IDYLLWILD…read more Parking is available in all over this town, just any street parking you find available is also free! My boyfriend and I stumbled upon this winery, and it was so cozy inside. It was warm, inviting, and filled with people relaxing with a glass of wine. They also offer cheeses and charcuterie boards, and my favorite part was definitely the live music. I loved the duo performing at the front, it created such a great atmosphere. The space also sells a variety of other items like jewelry, cards, and antique pieces. They're definitely on the pricier side, but everything is really high-quality. Overall, I just loved the vibe here. The winery is super spacious, and if you're ever around the area, it's definitely worth stopping by. Grab a glass of wine, some cheeses, and just sit back and enjoy. There were quite a few people on this Saturday afternoon, and the energy and atmosphere made the whole experience even better.

Awesome teacher, great technique and fun. We learned a lot in just one 8 GR day. We definitely…read morerecommend this place. You get your money's worth.

Mostly I came by to see Luna the husky/wolf, but the art is nice too. And the lady gave me a lovely…read morelittle serpentinite stone for free!

It was my partner and I's first time in Idyllwild and we visited Julianna's store. She greeted us…read moreso well and made us feel very welcomed. Her art is unbelievable as well as the other unique art displayed in the store.

Planning - I reached out to Davina a couple months ahead of time and communicated with her via text…read moreto confirm number of guests. She was really flexible with my changing head count and just shared the minimum cost which was around $330. She had me choose what design I wanted to paint in advance too, which was easy! Review - I planned this for my birthday and I had such a fun time. Davina really walks you through the steps in an easy to understand way and shows you how to do each step on her own canvas. It was totally fun and doable for my friends who are not generally crafting people! The studio has great decorations and ambiance, Davina gave us glasses, glow in the dark hair clip, and a hat to take home with us. The final painting is so pretty and glows in the dark. Super recommend, especially for kids, families, friends. COVID - we didn't wear masks but you could wear masks. Davina shared she is vaxxed and boosted.

Had my daughters 8th birthday party here with 8 other friends. They all had a blast and the parents…read morewho dropped off were impressed I was able to find a good venue for a party. Davina was really patient with the kiddos and she led the whole interactive experience.

Thank you Franco & Violet for an incredible experience & for making Janelle's bachelorette party…read morememorable! If you are looking for a fun way to celebrate the bachelorette, that is sexy & risqué yet classy. This is not a stripper experience! No sweaty man grinding on your thigh. You are admiring the male physique from afar. Your model will be full on naked, & a few girls were shy, but in the end, everyone agreed it was definitely an experience worth having Contacting The Artful Bachelorette was easy & they were always so quick to respond & answer question. The class is 2 hours long & you get a teacher, ours was Violet, & a model, ours was Franco. They bring easels, paper, charcoal pencils. Make sure you have a speaker so you can get in the mood to unleash your inner artist with their soothing playlist. Franco is so handsome & sweet! & Violet guided us through several drawing techniques. A few in the group were already known artists but some of us were shy because, like me, I am not an artist. But we were all so pleased with our artwork thanks to the encouragement & teachings of Violet! Thank you Franco & Violet for such a cool experience, I will sure recommend Artful to all, especially because they have several locations throughout the US! & if you are in the LA county, make sure to ask for Franco & Violet for an amazing experience!

For a bachelorette activity, you can't go wrong with the Artful Bachelorette! Our whole party had a…read moregreat time and loved the class. Everyone was helpful and patient with us. I would definitely use their service again!!