My granddaughter and I dropped by and painted ceramic pieces. Cost $90. They needed to be glazed,…read moreso they stay there. Three weeks later I call to find out when they will be ready. I leave a detailed message. It's been almost a week - no return call.

Hot Mess Studios is one of a few great pottery studios in the Wilmington. They have group and…read moreindividual private lessons and parties for on wheel pottery, canvas painting, and piece painting. They have 3 speciality nights you can sign up for in advance. On Thursdays they do Ladies Night Sip & Spin where you get one hour 1 pot, throw as many as you like, keep what you like for just $10 more + wine. Fridays are "Filthy Fridays" where adults 16 and over can sign up for a 7 pm or 8:30 pm time slot and get 1 pot + 1 ball of clay with the option of more at $10 each. On Saturdays they do the same thing but it's family friendly sessions (ages 7+) from 1 - 6pm, and 16+ reservation only from 7-8 pm. They're closed Monday - Wednesday with an exception of private reservations in advance. If you have special time and group number requests I'm sure they can accommodate if you call ahead and plan. They're very responsive, professional and easy to schedule with. I did all my scheduling through email and received prompt responses. The gal running our lesson, Emma, was also so professional and sweet. She's great at what she does and I'd recommend any beginner taking lessons from her. When we arrived Emma greeted us at the door, walked us through the studio, showed us the process and helped us whenever we needed throughout the activity. I had a certificate for 2 hours, 2 people, and 4 pieces each. It was plenty of time and almost too much clay for two first timers, which is a good problem to have. I'm not sure if that special is still running but check their website to see active discounts - they run great deals, often, and are super affordable for what it is! I would highly recommend trying it out or giving as a gift!

Painting at Bookworm Pottery was a fantastic experience! There were plenty of pre made pottery…read morepieces to choose from in a wide range of aesthetics! Also plenty of paints as well. It can get crowded, but it wasn't a deterrent as everyone was having fun.

Was getting caught up in life and just needed to try something new and this was just what I needed…read more Our teacher Alexis was so kind and thoughtfully explained each step in detail. I took the cozy bookworm Saturday class and now I just have to wait for my pottery pieces to go into the kiln:) definitely worth the effort and money and a happiness guarantee. P.s. all the ladies that were in my class gave me some good laughs. It is so fun making mistakes because who cares, you just recenter your clay.

What an amazing place hidden away in Wilmington! It is perfect for educating yourself or your…read morechildren about art! They have a variety of art studios inside and you are free to browse through and talk to the artists. They show you their work and a lot of them offer classes and sell their work. They also have a room where various prices of are is displayed for sell. I highly recommend this place to all artists and non artists! You will learn something new here and be amazed!

Betsey Knowles is the heart and soul of The Art Works of Wilmington. Through hard work and…read morededication, she has turned an otherwise rustic industrial building into what it is today, a unique social gathering space welcoming all whom pass this way. Although our social interactions were brief, over time I've come to know and respect Mrs Knowles for her many, often unheralded, contributions to the Arts and People of Wilmington. I conclude, If you're ever out and about shopping for eye candy come see. There are many talented people here waiting to meet you. Tell them I sent you. Special shout out to jim the ty-d-bol man.

Yoga and pottery, could you have something more relaxing?…read more I haven't taken a yoga class in the studio but I have experienced Jess as a yoga teacher and I have to say it was awesome. She taught a class external to the studio and it was so relaxing. I am not a flexible yogi and I felt comfortable with the ease of it. I wasn't intimidated and she gave you poses to do if you couldn't manage others. Now the pottery? UGH - IN A GOOD WAY. I am taking one of the beginner pottery series through Pineapple with Steph. It's AMAZING. I am terrible at it buuuuuuuut the class is so fun, regardless of my talentless pottery skills. Steph teaches you how to do it all and makes it looks so easy but is so encouraging. The class is small and intimate so she can always help when you need it. It is so relaxing with the music and the groups. I love that there are hours you can go try it outside of class time too. It's a great place to get creative or relax, even buy some pottery! Love it.

Jess is the best! I took a 6 week beginners course and learned so much (+ had a lot of fun!) I had…read moreliterally no pottery experience before this and after the 6 weeks, I had some cute little pieces. I loved it so much I even signed up for another round. I would definitely recommend any of her classes, especially the 6 week course if you are just getting into pottery. Thanks Jess!

I found Christine Palmer Art Studio, i believe, through Charlotte Parent Magazine when my youngest…read moredaughter asked me for art classes. My daughter has been attending Christina's classes going on three months now and, although she has a natural knack for art, she has churned out two incredibly awesome paintings (see pics) by a 7-year-old. Christina is a very nice, polite and overall awesome person who will make you feel very welcome in her home studio. Her apartment, which doubles as the studio, is filled with some pretty amazing artwork. She is excellent with all the kids and they all like her back. She is very knowledgeable, talented and patient with the kids. You get 4 hours of class/hands-on class a month for $65 (there is also an annual materials fee of $70), how can you beat that?!?! She also offers adult classes but I've not attended those. She also puts out a gallery for her artists at Pentes Art Works which the kids all love and get very excited over. If you are looking for an awesome art teacher/class, I highly recommend giving Christina Palmer Art Studio a call.

Christina is a wonderful Art Teacher, she's taught my daughter different techniques to really…read moreimprove her talent. She's very kind and patient and my daughter can't wait for her lessons on Saturdays.

Adorable cute place! Fun for a ladies night or a date. Highly recommend. Lovely owner who was super…read morehelpful!

Painted Father's Day mugs here and was perfect. Great environment for a little one to get messy and…read morecreative!

This is a kitschy local artist shop in a nice shopping center. I was brought in by a local friend…read morewho is particularly art savvy and interested. There is everything from handmade jewelry to figures, paintings, pottery, photography printed large, t-shirts, sports team logo emblazoned memorabilia and catnip toys for your cat. That's just a smattering of what they have. This being art, you can imagine the prices range broadly depending on what you're wanting. Larger items can be several hundred dollars while I saw smaller items down to just a few bucks. Staff was friendly and helpful. The store itself is in what used to be an old bar/restaurant. It has an almost rustic feel to it, although I don't believe the building is truly all that old. If you find yourself in this area you should give it a look.

Booked a "Paint Your Pet" session with my husband and our friends. The entire process was seamless…read more- I booked online and emailed a few photos of our dogs to the email address provided on the booking page. I received an email response confirming the photos were received. We showed up about 10 minutes before our event was scheduled, and were greeted by our expert painter and shown the canvas with photos of our dogs. We were given paint colors for our background (whatever we chose) and the appropriate base colors for our dogs. What initially seemed like an intimidating process turned out to be a lot of fun and was surprisingly easy - we think our photos turned out to look amazingly like our pets! As a bonus, our instructor was AMAZING and we really enjoyed her company and were grateful for her reassurances throughout the evening. We will definitely be coming back to do more of these events!

So much fun here. We have done a painting class and resin ornament class and had a blast at both…read more The instructor was so lovely and encouraging of our attempts at being artists. Great activity to do with friends or family. Everything you need is provided, even wine and cocktails.

So much fun! Took my grandma and my friend and it was such an amazing time! Bring your own cups…read morethough! Can't wait to go again!

Small and cozy pottery studio located in an artist village offers pottery painting and pottery…read moreclasses.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about working with Melissa at Knot Too Shabby Events! From…read morestart to finish, she was organized, thoughtful, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire party planning process of my husband's surprise 50th birthday party. Melissa handled every detail with such professionalism. Everything was clear and stress-free for me. Before I chose the venue, she personally took me to several options so I could see which felt right. She also met with me numerous times to go over ideas, decorations, and details, always making sure I felt confident in the decisions. She was also fantastic with communication, quick to answer every email, patient with all of my questions, and always keeping in close contact. Her advice was invaluable, and she thought of things I never would have considered on my own. Because of Melissa's guidance and hard work, the event turned out beautifully, and I was able to actually enjoy the night knowing everything was handled. If you are planning a special event, I highly recommend Knot Too Shabby Events. Melissa is truly amazing at what she does!

This is hands down the BEST wedding planner you could use. I have been in so many weddings and I've…read morenever seen a wedding run so smoothly and stress free. Melissa is so good at what she does. She not only has everything planned and taken care of to the T but can handle any hiccup that is thrown her way in the most stress free way. If you want to truly enjoy your day and know everything is taken care of, use Knot Too Shabby!