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.

Carlos was so friendly and welcoming! I simply called the number listed on Yelp and set up a 1:1…read morelesson at a very affordable price. Super accommodating and easy to work with! I look forward to throwing on the wheel!

I took adult summer classes and I can say it was one of the best weeks of my life! I was in the…read morebeading class led by Jen Ben. She is incredible. The whole class was a group of wonderful, supportive people! The campus, the food, the other students, and teachers and staff all leant to the overall spirit of the week, which was one of unity, respect and joy. There were curated lunch and evening lectures and music that also contributed to the richness and wealth of knowledge that I felt being shared. I highly, highly, recommend the adult summer curriculum to anyone. You will walk away with much more than an art project. Thanks to everyone at Idyllwild Arts. I will be back!!!!

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

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

Across from Chicken Ranch by the Rainmakr park and playhouse, this little local jewel has…read moreconstantly changing local art on display. Additionally, there are lots of matted prints to dig through, so It is worth checking out often.

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!

Every time we've gone up the mountain, we always make a pit stop here. A cute winery with a nice…read morepatio that looks out to the main strip. There was something going on that day when we walked in. They had the back area set up for a live bad and food. I don't know how often this happens, maybe during the weekend. What we like to do is get a bottle and enjoy just lounging there. It was nice out but still pretty warm. The trip was cool off a bit coming from the desert up to the mountain. So outside seating wasn't very tempting at the time. Inside, it's the winery which is pretty massive. Mainly their tasting room with the bar counter and loads of seating. Communal tables as well as group tables throughout the property. There's also a second floor which we didn't go up this time. Inside is also a showroom of artworks and trinkets. Different artists showcasing their work, handmade jewelry laid out through the whole place. Displayed items one after the other. This place was happening today with so many people popping in for some wine. I don't know if the event with the band happens often or just during the weekend but it was great. We ended up just staying inside as it was nice and cool. Picked up a bottle of the Tempranillo and made ourselves at home. The wine is quite tasty and nice. You can do a tasting which I believe is three samples. Or if you just wanted a glass that's also offered but we opted for a bottle. Snacks are also available for purchase if you would a charcuterie boards to accompany your tasting. It's very pet friendly as there were so many pups around. They too like to enjoy the party. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Chatting with the people walking in and sitting next to you. It's a good way to make new friends. The place was lively and everyone was there for the same thing. Good company, great wine and a fun afternoon out. With the artwork and all the items display, I don't know if they're there permanently or on rotate seasonally. But walking throughout and seeing everything on display, it was great. If you haven't been, it's worth a stop to have a nice tasting or a glass. A favorite of ours whenever we're in Idyllwild.

This was my first time visiting the Middle Ridge tasting room, and I found it absolutely charming!…read moreWhen you first enter, you are in a local arts and jewelry gallery with not a lot of customers around because they're all in the back enjoying music. There's lots of interesting things to check out in the gallery space and a table set up serving wine and snacks. I had a delicious naked Chardonnay and the rest of my group reported enjoying their beverage selections very much. The scene in the back is where you wanna be with a relaxed atmosphere and nice local music being performed. Really neat spot in a neat little town, I highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area.

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.

Oh my goodness, I guess there's no way to get the previous tenants to take their stuff away. Maybe…read moreleave a bad review ?

What a fun girls' night out we had! We were greeted at Davina's studio with a fog machine and a…read morelaser light show! She did a great job instructing us how to paint under the black lights and made it fun with her bubbly personality. Our finished painting also glows in the dark! I highly recommend this experience for a lot of different kinds of parties! Unique and fun too!

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!!