I was exploring downtown today and stumbled upon the cutest little artist shop. This place is…read morefilled with candles, clothing, nicknecks, jewelry and so much more. I was in awe checking out everything! Although they have a lot of unique things customer service was lacking. I wasn't greeted or spoken to the entire time I was there.

This is a little open-air arts market on Foster Street in Durham. I don't know what their regular…read morehours are but we know they are definitely open during the Durham Farmers Market nearby on Saturday mornings. They feature several artists and craftspersons, a woodworker, some CBD products, and a haberdasher who sells original bowties. This time of year, they have various Christmas-related items. On our last trip, we did peruse some of the holiday items and purchased a very nice handmade card. I will definitely support local artists and crafstspeople ahead of the mall or places that sell mass-produced items made cheaply overseas.

I am always on the hunt for alternative sources to art supplies found in big box concrete buildings…read morethat offer up half of their space to kitchey already made dumpster filling junk. So when I am in a new area of a town, I google "art supplies" and pray for some relief from the tyranny of plastic and cake decorating, scrapbook paper and seasonal driftwood. So I found ArtPost in an unexpected place. A small dwelling type storefront with funky painted blue building and two doors... take the left. Inside you will find traditional and some on trend art supplies packed inside the small space like a european counterpart. If you are an artist or craftsperson, I don't believe you will be able to leave without something. p.s. they have some of the coolest japanese brush tip pens.

I did not realize this until I came here, but Art Post is one of the only few local art supply…read morestores (and I believe the only one downtown). I have used them twice now for private classes/team building projects and both time they were phenomenal. For far less money than what other chain art-creation-team-building-events asked, Art Post created a custom activity for our group and created a laid-back atmosphere that encouraged creativity but also socializing. I also observed a class with younger children and the teacher was patient and also encouraging of creativity with the kids. Overall, I was very impressed with their community outreach and artistic philosophy. They also host some really great outdoor markets on the weekend where you can find lots of great local art and music!

Well run clay studio! Nice, well-stocked facility. More importantly, staff is very supportive of…read morebeginners as well as veteran potters. I highly recommend. Julia Huff-Jerome

Such a great experience! A group of friends got together to make pottery and paint at Clayworx…read moreStudios. It has a relaxed, comfortable environment. Our instructor was incredibly helpful and really took the time to explain everything. Highly recommend the class!

It's a bit pricey, we went as a group to do a Galenintine event to paint ceramics. We had to pay…read morefor a ticket AND for the ceramic of our choice. Each piece is individually priced. After you paint it, they take your piece, glaze and fire it. I am picking mine up tomorrow! It took about a week for them to text and say it was ready. This was fun and relaxing. Would do this again!

Such a fun and creative place! They offer a huge selection of ceramics to paint, plus canvas…read morepainting if you prefer. There are so many beautiful paint colors to choose from, and the studio is clean, well-maintained, and welcoming. The staff is friendly and helpful, and they even offer summer camps for kids. Depending on the ceramic you choose it can get a bit pricey but it's so much fun. You have to pick up your finished piece in a week or pay extra to expedite it. A great spot for artists of all ages!

Took my best friends here for their birthdays and we all had a blast! Julie is a great teacher and…read moregives personalized instructions. None of us had any experience with pottery prior to this but were able to make multiple (usable) bowls :). Very relaxed and comfortable environment to learn something new with a very patient and helpful teacher. Would highly recommend! Thanks so much Julie!

Perfect for any level of ceramics. The enviroment is a small studio where where you get to work…read moreclosely one on one with Julie. My 11 year old completed the class and was able work at his own pace and help decide which projects he would like to complete. As an adult I would feel equally as comfortable. Julie is very responsive and personable. Definitely recommend!

This place was awesome! A good friend just crossed over recently and we wanted to find a gift for…read morehim. We were blown away by the wide variety of items for so many organizations. What really made it extra special was the packaging prepared by the friendly staff. I even signed up for their mailing list and that's unusual for me. Great place!

Staff was knowledgeable about all products. Their Alpha Phi Alpha selection was very well balanced…read moreand they had way more than enough in store to choose from. They have everything you need in the store and online. Selection and price fits everyone's budget.

Beautiful space with awesome and unique art from local and perhaps some guest artists. The gallery…read moremanager Natalie is a lovely and knowledgeable person. Well worth a visit!

We were in Carrboro and had kind of forgotten that FRANK Gallery had moved into a space near the…read moreHampton Inn where the cool Cameron's gift store used to be. The staff said they rotate the art frequently, though most of the offerings appear to be more modern. We saw some cool little items but the large paintings on display didn't really do it for us on this visit. Still a cool place to look around in, though.

The owners are incredibly nice and helpful, the selection is amazing, and the prices are quite…read morereasonable. This shop is a real gem and we are so thankful to have found it - we will hopefully be visiting regularly for many years to come.

Great place for gifts! Unique clothing scarves and jewelry - purses not overly expensive!read more