Great selection and equipment is very good. Very easy to get going and helpful staffread more

Great place to paint ceramic! Fun time and helpful staff. Nice variety of colors too. Range of…read moreprices.

What a sweet little place in the heart of downtown. It's like a calm and creative oasis amiss the…read morebeautiful chaos. Upon entering staff greeted us and explained the process. They have a nice balance of leaving you be while also making sure they are available to help. You select a piece to paint and then grab some pint. They have a very organized set up- this place has been here forever. I even remember going 8+ years ago. You can see all the colors after they're done so you get a good idea. The supplies are organized and plentiful. After you paint your piece (make sure to do many coats) you leave it on the table and they fire it for you and let you know when to come back and pick it up. I really like that they have great spaces for everyone to sit and work. The music is good, there's food and coffee nearby and the tables are comfortable. Nobody rushes you. What a great way to spend a morning or afternoon. They also have other art I've never done but it looks awesome (ex-glasswork). And a kids pottery summer camp (cute). Oh and be sure to use your go local card- it's a great discount.

Super easy reservation and check in process. Lots of color choices and you get to pour your own…read morepaint, I have been to a few ceramics lounges that limit you to a certain amount of colors at one time so I enjoyed this. Very fun and calm experience

Great place to take classes and buy great one of a kind work my favorite artist that sells their is…read moreCameron Courtney! She has great priced ceramic pieces.

Great fun!! Had excellent guidance to get out pieces to turn out really nice. Recommended!!read more

My daughter and I visited during our stay at Wilderness at the Smokies and it was one of our…read morefavorite parts of the trip. The girls working were helpful and patient even though we were there at a busy time. One of them (Ellie I believe) helped my daughter with a marbling technique for her mug. They also recommended a speciality paint that made my piece look amazing (and I'm not very artistic ). The price was comparable to other pottery painting shops we've been too. My Christmas tree was around 40 and my daughter made a giant mug for 30ish. They have smaller items too.

From the owner: Welcome to Polka Dot Pots: The Smoky Mountains' local creative space where you and your crew can…read moreunleash your inner artist and take home your very own masterpiece! Polka Dot Pots is the perfect venue for date nights, birthday parties, corporate events, and more! Enjoy unlimited painting time, no studio fees, and assistance from our amazing team. Walk-ins always welcome!

My wife and I painted our anniversary gift here. On our honeymoon we got a butter dish from Costa…read moreRica to only be destroyed by our dog the day we got home. On our first year anniversary we painted a new one and are keeping it far away from the dog. Lots of fun!

I always have a great time here! My husband and I have visited twice. It's a great place to spend a…read morerainy (or too hot) afternoon. Mickey is a talented artist and a huge help. Everything we have painted has turned out beautifully and we enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. I highly recommend the Great Paint Escape!

Just what I was searching for! This is a great location to find your favorite bisque to paint - in…read morestudio or take home. The shop has a big (and varied) inventory of bisque and paints, the prices are reasonable, and Cindi is great to work with. I have taken my granddaughter for a beginner pottery class and we also scheduled a kid's painting birthday party at the studio. The kids loved it and it was extremely affordable. This has become my weekly getaway. I'm so glad I found this old-fashioned home-based ceramic studio.

I had a fabulous day today at this studio. I had a wonderful time making a very large Christmas…read moreTree, Cindy is a lovely lady and her girls were so very helpful. I drove from Lexington, SC because she had the tree I wanted. So sorry she is not closed to me, I would be a regular.

Just recently found this spot and I'm so happy. My daughter loved it. And the people that work…read morethere are so nice

My friend and I went down to Asheville for a girls' weekend in May 2026 and wanted to do a pottery…read moreclass. We were so fortunate to have found Batton Clayworks for a private class. Ann and Sandy are SO friendly and patient -- and you will talk to both of them throughout the class like they're lifelong friends. Ann walked us through 4 projects to get us familiar with how to work the clay, all the way up to using the pottery wheel. So much fun! We're looking forward to having our work shipped to us! Highly recommend! I highly recommend doing a class with them -- PLUS, you can find their work at various locations around Asheville if you want to buy some pottery.

We had a corporate group of 9 people in Asheville for 9 people and had to reschedule an activity…read morelast minute (like 24 hours before) so we were scrambling to find options. I called and explained the situation and Sunny & Ann were able to accommodate us without hesitation. The class was GREAT! Nothing about it felt thrown together or last minute. It was so well executed, catered to all of our skills and interest levels and most of all was FUN! Additionally they were great instructors- encouraging us along the way, and just making us all feel comfortable. Can't recommend them enough!

I love this pottery studio! They have such a wide selection of pottery and paints. The couple who…read moreown the business are very helpful and friendly. I really enjoyed our time painting here. Masks were a priority for this business as well which I found very comforting and respectful. Owners and all groups were wearing masks and tables were 8-10 feet apart. Can't wait to see how our paintings turn out!

Fun place, great atmosphere and good pricing. Only problem is the hours. They seem to close at…read moredifferent times every day so it's hard to pick up items after they call to say it's ready.

The owner was very friendly and helpful. She makes some of the jewelry and sells pieces of many…read morelocal artists. Some of the items include pretty pictures of the great Smoky mountains, homemade wooden baskets for decor or Christmas ornaments, small paintings, and different kinds of jewelry. One jewelry I really liked and is unique was a necklace of an antler and turquoise stone. The antlers are naturally shed and she cuts them into pieces to put the turquoise stone on. Also got some bracelets made with turquoise stones. There was only one left of the turquoise bracelet that I wanted but it was too tight. The owner graciously offered to make it bigger so it could fit. She let me try on the bracelet to make sure it was a size I wanted. The bracelets came with one charm of my picking. There were different kinds of charms including a tree, leaf, butterfly, and dragonfly. I appreciated the owner being willing to make a deal when I bought more than one of the same jewelry. My experience was one of the best customer service I have ever received. Definitely a must stop if you're in Maggie Valley!