Sits out of the way, Well worth the time to go see! Would highly recommend to see the museum…read more We watched both movies, but preferred the movie in the larger room.

Cute little place. Free admission. One set of rooms goes thru the history of the town and how it…read morecame about. It was very interesting how it was created, innovative. Another room was an art gallery that was from local artists. A third room was a gift shop that had items by the local artists for sale. Also some jewelry that is on sale that was nice. The gals working were also two of the artists that have contributed to the store and the community. This was the best part of my visit to the town. I really enjoyed walking thru.

Of all the places I have been, this store has the most pottery I have seen. A nice selection of…read moreitems.

Really cute place to buy hand crafted pieces! We looked all over on our visit for a hand made…read morecoffee mug with mountain art since coffee and mountains are my jam and couldn't find any, anywhere until we came here! The piece I got was actually hand made in Colorado and not locally, but there were plenty of local pieces there to choose from. They have jewelry, paintings, pictures, pottery, etc. I wish I had found it sooner before I spent my vacation budget. The lady at the counter who I'm assuming is the owner was really nice as well and wrapped my mug up for me and offered to gift wrap it. We will definitely be back on our next visit to Blairsville.

Wonderful, beautiful art work in oils, pastels, bronze and pottery. Convenient parking and…read morewonderful eateries all around. Many gifted local artists!

I visited The Gallery last week where I was happy to see the addition of pottery next to paintings…read moreby local artists. Every work is framed perfectly, depicting portraits, scenes of Lake Lanier, Western art and many others. I have my eye on an oil painting that would be perfect in my home.

I have been to Sharpiro's in Sautee many times as my family lives nearby and when I visit we always…read moremake a stop in to see what items might be "needed" (ha ha). What I really love about this store is the producers of the items are artists and they are not mass producers of cheaply made goods that you can find almost anywhere in some chain store. I appreciate shopping locally and supporting artists who are creating one-of-a-kind (or thereabouts) goods or are creating things that are beautiful and functional. The shop is very cute. Nicely decorated and not stuffed to the gills so you cannot move around. The store keepers are knowledgeable on the artists and/or their crafts for sale and very pleasant to chat with. The prices are good for the value of the items being sold. That being said there are lots of things I would love to purchase but my personal finances are such that I need to be careful about what I can and cannot afford, but the store does sell items that vary in price. So from moderate to expensive items depending on the material used and the time taken in making the item. I think it is very fair since I live with an artist and can tell how long it takes to design and make certain art pieces. I always visit Sharpiro's when I come to town and really appreciate having them as one of the few places that I enjoy spending my time and money shopping at. Well worth the visit!!!

Located right on the Soque River. It's in a former mill, with part of the original building still…read morein the basement. All local, handmade pottery creations including vases, mugs, platters, serving dishes, decor, ornaments and jewelry. I bought a cute oil dispenser with a ladybug on it and a bunch of individual stationery cards created by a local artist. Oh, and a rabbit magnet that my toddler just had to have, of course. Very sweet staff that will carefully wrap your purchases. I think they do classes occasionally, but check their website or Facebook page to make sure I didn't make that up. My husband was amused at the huge fish that gather right below the deck. Very close to Helen and the other popular little towns/pockets up there so be sure to stop in next time you're in the area!

Someone suggested we visit this place, and I am glad I listened. Gorgeous pottery, wonderful staff,…read morethings to learn. Bought two small pieces this time. Spent a few minutes talking to the potter across the street. Beautiful location. Love the history.

Used to love cruising through here. But when enters an ART center, one wants PEACE and QUIET to…read moreimmerse oneself in the art and the artist's work! Just as one expects from a library! Nice to be greeted upon entering, but like Nicole said in her review, it is not nice to be followed, hounded and pushed by one of the artists who want you to buy THEIR art. Also we don't want to be interrogated about who we are, where we are from, yada yada. Please let your patrons VIEW and ENJOY the pieces! Also we think they should post "NO CELL PHONES!" all over. People who wander in need to RESPECT the artists, their work, and the fact that the rest of us are trying to enjoy our visit. We don't need to hear your loud cell phone conversations! Take it OUTSIDE. Manners and respect seem to be part of our past. Unfortunately, this is why we don't visit as often as we would like to, as these incessant rude interruptions are beyond annoying. We love the MAC, just not the personal experience whilst inside!

Co-op of local artists. Member volunteer run. Multiple art mediums for sale. Quality merchandise…read morefor reasonable prices. My go to place for friends and family birthday and Christmas gifts. Monthly class schedule of kids arts and craft classes offered for small registration fee. Adult classes also available. Sponsor of outdoor art around town and first Friday May to December Art Walk.

I really like this place. It was actually free to get in…read moreyou can just give a little donation at the door. Small Museum but the folk art face pottery is a hoot. There's a whole story about the guy who made them, he said how can something that is so ugly bring me so much money!. This is a must see if you're in the area.

A great way to get out of the elements and learn about Georgia History…read more Nancy and I love museums, we have never been to one dedicated to regional folk pottery, so we had to go while on our trip to Helen, GA. This museum is a short 10-minute drive from downtown Helen; there is plenty of parking in the lot. Entry to the museum is free; however, they accept donations. Inside, there are several rooms with a variety of art mediums displayed, many of them for sale. There is a large theatre that could be used for plays, live music, and even movies. It seems to still be in operation but could use a refresh. Another room is dedicated to a continuously running a short film about the folk artists of the area, which provides context into the family lineages behind the pottery art. The fun-factor is that the artists biggest sellers were the unique face jugs they created - some funny, some ugly, and some scary, but all of them one of a kind and beautiful in their own way. You could easily spend an hour in here exploring, viewing the art, taking photos, and reading about the history of each piece. It was a great way to escape the recent heatwave in the area and still make good use of our time. There are clean restrooms available for visitors and the volunteer staff are friendly and inviting. I highly recommend stopping in while visiting the area.

This place is amazing! We found it on Road Side America app in June. The shop is open by appt only…read morebut she opened when I called from the parking lot. She gave us a great tour of the museum and the pottery she also makes. The gourd cash register and telephone were great. We bought many pottery pieces for ourselves a few for family and a few for Christmas gifts. I can not wait to return next time we are in Georgia. Thanks again for a wonderful experience

The museum part was much more interesting than I imagined and they offered pottery and other gifts…read moremade using gourds. The museum is free and the prices are very interesting. This is worth a visit:

This was an incredible experience. There are different options you can choose from (including…read morepainting your own wine glass) .While you're drinking wine. Very cute concept.

The owner offers up excellent wine choices in an accessible format. Art is not my thing, but it is…read morewell-decorated and those more inclined to do so will enjoy the offerings from local artists and the chance to create their own.