We found this hidden gem and decided to drop in. What an absolute treat it was!!! If you're in the…read morearea you absolutely need to make the stop! The owner, Rob could not have been any nicer!!! Our girls (9 and 10) had a ton of questions and he was so patient with them. We not only got to buy some beautiful pottery, but he gave our girls an impromptu pottery lesson. He showed us how the wheel works, how to make faces on the clay and even let them make a small keepsake. You just don't find places like this anymore! This was truly a highlight in our vacation.

Off the beaten track, but well worth a stop! Everyone is very friendly and learning about their…read morepottery and the process of making it was interesting. Recommend!

PLEASE NEVER GO HERE…read more this place is gross everything is sticky it smells like trash and the living conditions are a joke the doors don't lock there's no air flow it smells bad and there cramped the only good thing about this whole place is the classes but other then that it's a disgrace to Appalachia and all its residents.

I am definitely coming back. I want to learn blacksmithing. And basket weaving. And broom…read moremaking. And chair caning. And knitting. And weaving. And soap making. And pottery. And wood working. And square dancing. And they teach all that and more here. You can come for a weekend or a week. You can live on campus and take all your meals in the dining hall and you can go back home with a new skill. And if you come in the first weekend of October, you can see the craft festival! I can't wait to come back!

Excellent customer service. Staff is knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Great selection of…read moreproducts, many manufacturers products available. Make and takes most every Saturday which features different techniques and fun new product. Allow you to try it out before you must have. They also offer classes, at great prices. This is a must visit store.

I absolutely love Scrappy Shak. I have had the best customer service, fast shipping, perfect…read moreproduct time after time. I have lost track of how many orders I have placed, I am a crafter after all. let's just say a lot. every single one has been amazing. 10 out of 10.

Used to love cruising through here. But when enters an ART center, one wants PEACE and QUIET to…read moreimmerse oneself in the art and the artist's work! Just as one expects from a library! Nice to be greeted upon entering, but like Nicole said in her review, it is not nice to be followed, hounded and pushed by one of the artists who want you to buy THEIR art. Also we don't want to be interrogated about who we are, where we are from, yada yada. Please let your patrons VIEW and ENJOY the pieces! Also we think they should post "NO CELL PHONES!" all over. People who wander in need to RESPECT the artists, their work, and the fact that the rest of us are trying to enjoy our visit. We don't need to hear your loud cell phone conversations! Take it OUTSIDE. Manners and respect seem to be part of our past. Unfortunately, this is why we don't visit as often as we would like to, as these incessant rude interruptions are beyond annoying. We love the MAC, just not the personal experience whilst inside!

Co-op of local artists. Member volunteer run. Multiple art mediums for sale. Quality merchandise…read morefor reasonable prices. My go to place for friends and family birthday and Christmas gifts. Monthly class schedule of kids arts and craft classes offered for small registration fee. Adult classes also available. Sponsor of outdoor art around town and first Friday May to December Art Walk.

I've always had a love of rocks and jewelry, but this was my first summer taking the leap to learn…read moresome silversmithing and lapidary. William Holland really is a unique place full of some really talented, kind, and knowledgeable individuals that are willing and wanting to share what they've learned about the craft. One main thing that's impressive about the week-long courses here is that it costs less than a typical hotel room and you get the class, a room, and 3 meals a day! You seriously can't beat that. All of the instructors are volunteers, meaning they are incredibly passionate about what they do to be here and spend their time teaching full-day classes. My favorite course was inlay with Chuck Bruce- he's really the best teacher I've ever had! Not only is he a talented jeweler making a living off of his work, he knows to to explain things very well in thorough demos. You can tell how excited he is about the class and his devotion to his students. The landscape in the mountains of north Georgia was a great escape from flat Florida and I loved the sweet smell in the air here. This is a great place for anyone who wants to learn a new craft and immerse yourself in a really wonderful community of artists for a steal.

Instructors are good. Administration is dishonest. I had put 1000 on credit as i did in the past…read moreand the school after saying they would refund my money said i had to request the money or i will not be getting the refund because i should have asked for it the same year. In the past that was not the policy and i was not informed. I have spent thousands of dollars as a student there. Being asked for my address. Being told it eill be sent out. After not receiving it and called again. A message was sent on my phone stating they have a policy not to refund the money if not requested in that year. This policy change should have been made clear to me from the beginning. I am appalled

This is a lovely creative space. Had an out of town guest and a rainy day - pottery painting it is!…read more They are so welcoming. There are so many options to pick which piece you'd like to paint. They explain each step with you, and are very patient and supportive. Everything you need to create your own art is provided. Our pieces were fired and returned very quickly. I chose pottery, but next time am excited to try a canvas painting. Great for all ages!

From the owner: Founded in 2022, The Pearce Creative is a family business dedicated to arts and crafts. We offer…read moreprojects such as pottery, canvas painting, and board signs. We approach every encounter as a unique opportunity to meet new people and encourage creativity. We love meeting new individuals and families and also offer team building opportunities for private groups, businesses, churches, day cares, schools, special needs programs, and other groups.

Heartily highly recommended!! Kristen is very talented -- her glasswork is beautiful, with fun and…read morecreative color combinations. She is also a beautiful spirit-- kind, generous, and welcoming. Even though her studio and kiln were resting for the hot summer months, she took the time to show us around the studio and talk about the process, plus invited us to look at a lot of her work. I fell in love especially with her hummingbird feeders and brought one home. I'm eagerly planning to return, including to take a class sometime this winter.

From the owner: I blow glass the traditional way, using locally-sourced materials. I focus on interior design and…read morespecialize in unique, one of a kind chandeliers, pendant lights and wall sconces. I teach one on one glass blowing classes at my studio. Come and get blown away with me! We'll have some fun together!

Wow - this is a absolute MUST do during your Gatlinberg vacation. We signed up for the make your…read moreown mug class experience online and it truly was the highlight of our trip (so far). Mike was an absolute incredible instructor. He met every person where they were at, and ensured that everyone left with a mug they were proud of. My husband and I had SO much fun in this class. In addition to the incredible experience, the craftsmanship in the shop is absolutely incredible. I am so excited about the gorgeous utensil holder we're bringing home with this incredible dogwood flower carving on it. Genuinely, I cannot state this stronger: if Fowler's is not a part of your plan in Gatlinberg, you are absolutely missing out. This place is amazing.

We love this place! They make everything on site. So many beautiful items. This year he made gnomes…read moresoo cute. Last year we participated in a pottery class and made mugs which was really cool to make your souvenir from Gatlinburg. They mail them to you after they are fired and glazed. Even if you're not crafty they will help you make something you'll love. I use my coffee mug daily it keeps it nice and warm and is microwave and dishwasher safe.

Of all the places I have been, this store has the most pottery I have seen. A nice selection of…read moreitems.

Really cute place to buy hand crafted pieces! We looked all over on our visit for a hand made…read morecoffee mug with mountain art since coffee and mountains are my jam and couldn't find any, anywhere until we came here! The piece I got was actually hand made in Colorado and not locally, but there were plenty of local pieces there to choose from. They have jewelry, paintings, pictures, pottery, etc. I wish I had found it sooner before I spent my vacation budget. The lady at the counter who I'm assuming is the owner was really nice as well and wrapped my mug up for me and offered to gift wrap it. We will definitely be back on our next visit to Blairsville.