Recently attended the opening soiree for the 12th Annual Art of Sound Festival. It was incredibly…read moreprofessional and well done. The Frank Love Orchestra played two great sets of Big Band Music: Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey. NiFen provided the catering with treats from spanakopita to pan fried dumplings. Fox Distributing donated the beer, so that proceeds from sales could go to benefit the Arts Council as well. All of this for only $10 a ticket. Great to have such a cultural event in a small town like Shelby.

From the owner: The Cleveland County Arts Council, was chartered in 1987, and is a non-profit service organization…read morewhose purpose is to sponsor and encourage cultural and educational activities in Cleveland County. It's goals have been, and continue to be to provide: * A Central location for the Arts in Cleveland County * Administrative Service to member art organizations in the county * Art Education for all age groups.

Came here for a Christmas ornament class and had a great time! The class was full but we were…read moreluckily on the end of a table so we could get up and move around to get texture pieces and cut outs. It was fun to have some general direction but then to really go at it however you wanted. We glazed everything before we left and now we're just waiting to see the final products!

I had my birthday celebration at The Little Studio along with 9 friends! We all thought our…read moreprojects were going to be awful, but Kay was amazing! She assisted, encouraged and joined in with us on the birthday celebration! This was our 1st time doing any type of pottery and we all loved it and will definitely be going back to do additional projects! I highly recommend The Little Studio for celebrations, team buildings or just togethers!

I've been a huge fan of Donna since her days of writing for 'Simple Scrapbooks' magazine…read more Donna not only does scrapbooking, but mixed media art. So how excited was I that she opened up her own studio & shop! Do you want to get crafty?! Go check out her shop or take some classes. Inside the shop are unique fabrics, stamps, kits & many items she designed for major art / craft lines. I've taken a few of her classes & learned a lot & have a 'one of a kind' piece of art! Though the shop itself is somewhat small, her classroom is a pretty decent size. Donna is friendly, outgoing, & is all about making you be inspired!

Just completed a six-day workshop with the incomparable Nancy Crawford at Donna Downey Studios…read more Wow. What an amazing experience this has been. Nancy is just the bomb if you are interested in abstract art and encaustic, but also has a very sophisticated fine art background and is an expert on how to package yourself for commercial success. What a wonderful place Donna and Bill's studio is! This was my first class there. They attend to every conceivable need of the teacher and her students, including providing delicious breakfast and coffee, lunches, snacks and drinks throughout the day. Their studio is very well-equipped and the staff is just fantastic. The art supplies are first-rate and they have a well-equipped shop where I could buy anything that I wanted that wasn't already provided (which was pretty much everything.) All in all, I could not have had a better time or learned more. I will be back!

A real gift of local artists from the area in downtown Hickory. Handmade fine crafts and art. I…read moreloved the assortment of hand made wood, metal and pottery that filled the store. It was almost like going in a museum of local art. I had a chance to spend some time talking to the owner while there and it was inspired by her late sister who was a gifted artist. She had one piece of art left from her sister on display in the store. The owner is a former occupational therapist who decided to commit to pursuing a dream that will include art lessons and the art of cooking later this year. Less than a year old, this is a gem of a local owned business you must stop in and see if in town.

From the owner: Turnip the Arts, a delightful gallery of handmade fine craft and art. Nestled between two great…read morerestaurants in the heart of Hickory, NC, you won't go hungry while out shopping. Turnip the Arts shows and sells handmade art work by artist from around the USA. You will find pottery, woodwork, glass work, jewelry, metal work, fiber art and a variety of soaps, lotions and candles. Turnip the Arts offers two series' of classes: Tastin' the Arts, classes in the culinary arts and, Makin' the Arts, classes in jewelry and other craft making. Come join us! For more information about the class schedules and how to sign up, like us on Facebook at Turnip the Arts to get notifications, or come by the gallery to give us your email address so we can send you updates and schedules.

I absolutely love this shop! When I travel to the mountains, it's a must stop. They have beautiful…read morepottery from talented locals. Husband wife owner team Adam and Molly are so sweet and down to earth. Great gifts and decor found here.

I just took a pottery class to make a patch work bowl. Adam, the instructor was informative and…read morehelpful. I finished early and he let me work on a second project. very fun afternoon!

Such an amazing class and studio! Ms. LaDonna has so much to teach everyone and is such an amazing…read moreinstructor to young children. My daughter had the best time in her spring art classes, ending with an amazing art show and reception. My daughter loved it so much that she's signed up for 4 weeks of art camps this summer... designing, drawing, painting, clay, and all sorts of other medias. Thanks for bringing so much art and excitement into Johnson City and sharing it with these kids of all ages!!!

This studio has managed to expand it's artistic horizons far beyond expectation, not limiting…read moreitself to only one field of art, but embracing the vast variety of approaches toward it.

Absolutely loved this experience! The owner was so kind and actually added an impromptu event for…read moreus because we wanted a spontaneous date night. She was super kind, fun, and experienced! Very encouraging. She even set the scene up cute with a little vase of roses in the center and gave us a double canvas so our paintings worked together as one. Definitely will be doing this again!

Angelia was great, she scheduled us last minute while on a weekend get away. We had the best…read moreexperience painting a difficult picture. She was funny yet provided great instructions while supporting us to be creative in our own way. I highly recommend, great atmosphere and obviously well experienced at teaching art to the most inexperienced individuals.

Purple Crayon is a great space to get creative and learn a new skill. We booked a Girl's Day Out…read moreAlcohol Ink Silk Scarf workshop with Deana and had a great time. Pam was very responsive throughout the booking process and Deana was a great instructor. They had so many workshop options, from painting, to chunky blankets, to mosaic coasters. I would recommend checking out Purple Crayon if you're looking for a space for a relaxed, fun, private art party!

I found The Purple Crayon when I was looking for art classes online. Their offerings were right up…read moremy alley--from knitting, to found object mini shrine making, to mosaics and beyond! The list is boundless! If your creative cup needs filling and you're a woman seeking comfortable, safe space to play--this is for you!

This *is* an emporium & a wonderful space! I was pleasantly surprised the moment I walked in the…read moredoor. Savannah has created a unique collection of local artwork and local crafts for sale - jewelry, herbal tea, handmade health & body crafts, and lots of plants! The only place to enjoy Boba in Woodruff! (I had Taro milk tea w/ coffee jelly) The only open studio in Woodruff! Ceramic glazing and a variety of Art Events - check out her webpage or stop by!

It's an all in one store! If you want to get connected with local artists and artisans this is a…read moregreat place to start! The milk tea is amazing and the plants are beautiful and fairly priced. There is pottery, painting classes and other art and crafts. They just started toddler time which my son loved! This is a woodruff gem! A must visit spot!!