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!

This place was fantastic! We happened to have breakfast nearby and stumbled in as walk ins. The…read moreowner and her staff is so friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. We had a great time making some clay items for home. They have so many options of things to make and many tools to customize them. We were visiting and they will be shipping us our crafts in 2 weeks and we can't wait to see them finished!

Great Service and activity if you're in Anacortes! Shout…read moreout to the sweetowner and patient attendant! We arrived 30 mins before they close. I was with 2 kids at the time as I promise them a Friday craft night. Owner still allowed us to go in and create something. Attendant was very patient with the kids and assisted us very well through the process. Ambience is calming but playful and creative. Well lit and lots of inspirational and cute creations displayed around. They have lots of stamping and molds to choose from. Can't wait to pick up our items next week!

Bay Street Studios is an eclectic combo of several local artists sharing one space upstairs at the…read moreBay Street Village building in downtown Bellingham. The best time to visit is during the monthly Art Walk, when the studio is open (with free cookies!) and the resident artists are there to show off their talents in everything from painting to jewelry-making to textile art. Don't be shy - they love to talk and share about their work and what inspires them! This place may be a little hard to find, but it's worth the hunt. Not to mention, the art here is very well-priced for pretty much any budget.

I wanted to buy everything in this shop! If you're visiting San Juan Island in Washington State,…read morethis is a must stop!

Beautiful handmade items. Very talented artisans! A great selection of every type of artistry. I…read morelove this store!

Wowie! Let me start off by saying Saturday afternoons are busy!! We (My friend and I) walked in and…read morethere was a line so we were put on the waitlist and they called when there was a table open for us. We had to wait for about an hour, no worries we know Saturdays are busy. Everything else went very smoothly service was quick even with the amount of people there and we never felt rushed. It was very fun to paint and all the tools are labels and easy to read. BUT the one thing they didn't have was pencils. Thats easy to get over though with how much fun it is to paint pottery! Would recommend if you need a fun place to go.

This place was a blast! Plenty of space upstairs and downstairs for a small group of 2 or a large…read moregroup of 8 people to sit comfortably. You pick from a large selection of pottery to paint and prices are on the underside. An entire wall of paint with as many colors as you want. You come back in a week to pick up your finished piece. Staff is so friendly and helpful for first timers. They also have a large selection of tea and food to have while you paint. I absolutely loved this experience with the 5 other girls I went with. Will definitely be back to paint more pottery

This USED TO BE a cool eclectic antique/junk store!! No more! Now it is like other shop on the…read morestreet, bleh! I won't bother to stop again. Seriously bummed about Jacks being gone! The employee was very pleasant, store was clean and well organized but unrecognizable. Nothing there that i would consider

This colossal antique shop grabbed my attention almost immediately upon walking in, due to the…read moresheer variety and volume of quirky and interesting knick-knacks and kitsch on display just inside the door. Further exploration kept my attention engaged, as we moved through the various showrooms, seeking ever more interesting treasures and relics from days gone by. Nasty's Jack's collection is anything but, and the selection here is far less...stuffy, I guess, than other antique stores. This is an antique store for all ages, not just grandma and her collection of porcelain teddy bears, or whatever. Here you'll find everything from legacy furniture, décor, signage, tools, kitchenware, tableware and clothing, to toys, comics, figurines, sporting equipment, jewelry, records, DVDs, VHS, books, and probably a whole lot more that I am forgetting. You could spend hours here raiding each and every bin, hoping to dig up that special treasure that grabs your attention and pillages your wallet. Nasty Jack would be proud if you did!

On the first Friday of every month (yes, even the rainy/snowy ones) the Downtown Bellingham…read morePartnership sponsors a lively walkabout featuring tours of various galleries, cafes, restaurants, bars, and pretty much anywhere art can be displayed. It's a fun and fantastic opportunity to experience the richness and diversity of our city's art community. There's no price for admission, and some of the galleries even offer nibbles, wine, and/or beer! The best part, though, is meeting the artists who come to show off their work in person. You can go to their website to download a map of each month's participating locations, or stop at the Downtown Bellingham office on Commercial St. for a printed copy. This is a serious must-do for anyone wanting to experience the Bham scene!

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.