This shop is a must stop for my lovely wife and I for 30+ years. Large parking area leads to several showroom of functional an decorative art. Perhaps the neatest showroom on the circuit. read more

What a beautiful pottery barn! A stop during the Smoky Arts and Crafts community drive around is a MUST! All the merchandise being sold are magnificently crafted. We were able to meet and greet the owner himself. What a very nice gentleman! Pottery craftsmanship needs patience and time. A passion into to this art is highly valued. Materials used for this craft are expensive thus ending the items prices on a bit high end. With the intricate details of each item shows worthy of its price. Various kinds of pottery merchandise are displayed, from stoneware to ceramics down to clay. Once you see how beautiful it's works, you cannot resist to purchase one. Come and stop by. read more

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What a beautiful little shop. We were pleasantly surprised to stumble upon this in the craft and pottery trail. Their pottery is absolutely beautiful. I would definitely say you should stop in and buy something even if it's just a coffee mug. You'll love it! read more

Alewine Pottery - Art Galleries Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Visited their store in Gatlinburg. Great quality pottery work and really nice staff. Will revisit to add to my collection next time I'm there read more

Alewine Pottery - Pottery mugs - Art Galleries Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Great pottery shop in Gatlinburg! The store itself was huge, and there were several helpful employees working during our visit. There were plenty of customers but the shop was large so it was easy to browse. Everything seemed high quality and was lovely to look at. The coffee mug I purchased will be a fun souvenir of our smoky mountain vacation! read more

I love ordering through the mail. I always get what I want. I am excited to have a visit planned this fall. The mugs are very sturdy and perfect shape to keep my hands warm on cold days. I use my gifted "Joy to the World" mug year round! I like love having JOY on a daily basis!! read more

Alewine Pottery - "Joy to the World " coffee mug - Art Galleries Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

I love his pottery especially the bowls. Wish I was closer to his pottery barn. Celebrated my 79th birthday today, I want a trip to his pottery barn in the summer. read more

For my 100th review I am giving a shout out to this amazing place. The native leaves they use make their pieces is unique. Great visual depth is shown in their glaze technique. There is something in every price range here. You can catch folks working on pieces when you wandering through. There are a lot of great pottery places in Gatlinburg. Run out Glades Road and check this one out! The staff is friendly and you can even sit is a rocking chair and watch a little TV with artisans. read more

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Alewine Pottery is part of the Artist and Craftsman Loop east of Gatlinburg. The owner and artisan is on premises and working his craft while you shop. Beautiful earthenware is displayed and for sale in this large shop. Of special interest are the pieces made by the owners' grandchildren. He is passing along his skill to the next generation. read more

We've been going for years now and still love stopping in for a new mug or gift for someone. This trip we saw a cool new style they're currently making and bought two bowls. In addition to a beautiful oven-safe(to 350°F) baking dish. And another mug of course! This pottery is just so far above the other others you'll find anywhere nearby, or anywhere I've personally found to be honest. Robert and associates are very talented! read more

Alewine Pottery - Just one of many, many mug designs. - Art Galleries Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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Lots of hand crafted, well made pottery. Each item is beautifully painted and unique. I received a coffee mug from here as a gift last year, and it's the only one I use! Bought another one this year. Hope to get a good collection. read more

Alewine Pottery - Art Galleries Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Love this place!!!! Fell in love with this place when we were staying in Gatlinburg for the weekend. I came across their pottery when we were checking into our cabin for the weekend. The pieces caught my eye in the lobby and I had a hunch that they were in the area. After a quick Yelp search, there they are, in Gatlinburg!!! We've been here twice in both of our trips to the area. There are so many different items to choose from as I always leave here spending more money than I want to! Definitely a place for you to stop in if you are in the area. May be a little tricky to find, but once you're there, you're there!! Love Alewine Pottery!!!! read more

Great pottery made all on a wheel. The pottery itself is nice and well made. The best I've seen in surrounding area. Prices are what they are but you get good quality product read more

My parents and I stopped here to look at the antique store next door and because I am very interested in ceramics. I urgently had to use the restroom but they yelled at me to "just go to the gas station" because you had to pay for something in order to use their restroom. My parents paid and then heard the same rude women yelling at another family that "since they have their own bathroom it's really hard cause everyone wants to use it and not buy things." I thought people in the mountains were supposed to be kind. Wish the staff could have found five minutes to be kind to their customers. read more

Alewine Pottery - storefront - Art Galleries Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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I am a repeat customer of Alewine. Correction: I was going to be a repeat customer. But Alewine's allergy to customer service prevented this. Can it kill them to say hello to a customer? Apparently so. A couple of years ago, my wife and I purchased cups here that we enjoyed a lot and wanted to buy more to go with them. The customer service wasn't great then but at least we were acknowledged, and after some prodding by me, an employee told us how their pottery was made. This time, we wandered through their various rooms for at least 10 minutes, not once being greeted by any of the several employees. We left and bought our cups elsewhere. ADDENDUM: Wife and I were driving past their smaller location and she insisted on stopping in. She wanted to look for a gift for a coworker and also see if the customer service at the smaller location was as bad as the Gatlinburg location. We were not disappointed. We got poor customer service there but in a totally different way. When we pulled up, the friendly employee (the only one working) was outside smoking a cigarette and chatting with her friends. She greeted us and went right back to smoking. We went inside and looked around for many minutes. She didn't come inside for a long time as she was so busy talking to her friends. Eventually she finally came in and when she did she was amiable, but one would think talking to customers should take priority over a cigarette break. read more

My grandmother and I stopped at Alewine Pottery during a recent visit to the Smoky Mountains. I love the idea of owning a "one of a kind" piece of pottery that no one else has, so I was eager to browse the offerings. We were promptly greeted as we entered. It was a chilly day, so we also enjoyed sitting by the fire a bit before we shopped. Alewine offers a huge variety of pottery pieces, from coasters to spoon rests to coffee mugs to plates and mixing bowls. I was especially interested in shopping their Christmas section. There were many Christmas pieces to choose from...I ended up deciding on a beautiful green and red candle holder with three Christmas tree cutouts. Grandmama eyed one of the beautiful leaf pattern batter bowls, but opted for a coffee mug instead. I'd seen reviews stating that there was a spot in the store that you could watch someone actually making pottery, but I never saw anyone doing that while we were. I did see a lady coming into the store from behind a closed door carrying new pieces to put on display, but never actually saw anyone making the new pieces. We were there during Thanksgiving week, so maybe Mr. Alewine was spending time with family. Maybe I just plain missed it. Either way, I was a bit disappointed to miss out. The cashier was friendly and helpful, and she wrapped our pieces really well before bagging them, so they wouldn't get broken on the trek home. We really enjoyed our visit to Alewine Pottery and will visit them again on our next trip to the Smokies. Hopefully next time we can catch the potter in action! read more

My wife and I decided to make a stop at Alewine Pottery prior to our road trip home. The shop was easy to find and provides ample parking to say the least. We had the pleasure of listening to a band quietly playing a song fit for a beautiful spring morning as we made our way toward the outdoor displays. Without having the most experience in pottery we were both very impressed with the quality of the craftsmanship. The prices are somewhat high however you can actually feel why these pieces are priced the way they are. The staff was laid back and genuinely sweet. Alewine Pottery should without a doubt be added to your list of destinations if you're visiting Gatlinburg. read more

Alewine Pottery - Two of three purchases. - Art Galleries Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Alewine pottery is hands down the best in Gatlinburg. When you enter you are surrounded by lovely people eager to greet you and say hello. They are currently making a space for kids to sit and color and for dads to watch t.v. Everytime you show up you will find someone working on the next set of pottery to go out on the shelves. Wonderful place. read more

Alewine Pottery - Art Galleries Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

This place is amazing. My family enjoyed watching the workers make the pottery (they have a very large viewing area, so many people can watch at the same time), and it was nice that they had an area for kids to play with some toys if they got bored while we shopped There is also a fireplace with rocking chairs situated around it to just kick back and talk for a few minutes. Their designs are quite original. They have many an item that they have taken a leaf and pressed into the wet clay, which leaves a unique, and beautiful imprint on the pottery. The glazes they use are bright and come in many colors. They have many items; from oil lamps, to drinkware, place settings, and lamps... and everyting in between. If you are looking for cheap and inexpensive pottery, this probably isn't the place (although they have discount items up front, and a few less expensive items near the back of the store, such as the aforementioned oil lamps), but if you are looking to buy something original, and beautiful, and that shows true artistry or just want to enjoy the artwork, then you should check this place out. read more

I love Alewine's!! It's one of my favorite places in Gatlinburg. Their pottery is amazing and so well crafted. Every time I go out there it's such an amazing experience. From getting to watch them make the pottery, to snacking on FREE popcorn, to meeting Mr. Alewine himself! It's definitely a must stop while in the area. read more

Every time we go to Gatlinburg, we stop by Alewine Pottery. We have so many fun items from here that always remind us of the good time spent here. I even bought a pitcher and a platter to take for my mom in India and now she has a piece of Gatlinburg in her house on the other side of the globe. It's always fun to watch the potters at work, and they have a little fireside area to sit and sip coffee while the little ones play. The pottery from here is beautiful and great quality. Stop here if you are ever in the area and support local craftsmen! read more

One of the most "authentic" establishments in Gatlinburg. Robert has to be one of the kindest gentlemen and business person I know. We visit his store every time we visit Sevier county. We have a huge collection of his pottery and can't stop buying more and more. read more

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If you are a pottery fan, this is a nice pottery store to visit, with a large selection of house-made items, and light on the kitsch. We didn't end up purchasing anything, but still enjoyed the visit. read more

My friend, who is a frequent Gatlinburg vacationer, wasn't about to come to Gatlinburg without shopping here! So glad that she took me along for the experience. We both love pottery and this place is amazing. Prices are very reasonable for the craftsmanship, artistry and quality of every single piece. At one point, I had about six pieces set aside to purchase and narrowed it down to four (only so I could do shopping at some of the other artisans in the Arts and Crafts Community). I am 100% certain that on my next trip to Gatlinburg, I will be shopping here again. Beautiful, artistic pieces, fair pricing and a very friendly staff make this a wonderful experience. Don't skip this place or you will regret it. read more

Amazing studio and pottery pieces. Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship. Pricey but worth it. This place was a great stop along the craft loop! read more

Alewine Pottery - A pic of my new mug from Alewine pottery. One of a kind. Keeps my coffee hot for a long time too! - Art Galleries Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

This is by far the most amazing pottery business I've ever visited! I loved every single piece! They truly have something for everyone!!!

I think the pottery here is really nice-I have several pieces-love the way they use the leaves. Over the years the prices have gone up quite a bit and the service has gone down. We were there on a Sunday morning in March and the lady seemed nonplussed when we walked in. In the busy season you can watch them make stuff and there's music outside sometimes. read more

You can't visit the smokies without visiting Alewine pottery, they are wonderfull people with wonderfull pottery. It feels like home every time I am there. read more

This place is a must for me every time when we are in the mountains. My first time here was in 2006 and a total chance encounter. Ever since then I have loved to come back to add toy collection of truly authentic pieces. This time we met the owner and he is just as personable a d nice at it can get. They usually close at 6 ....but when we got there after being stuck in traffic around 6:10, they still welcomed us and never rushed us. I am already looking forward to my next visit !!' read more

My favorite pottery store in Gatlinburg. They are very friendly, they have a neat space with popcorn, rocking chairs and toys in front of the fireplace for the kids while you shop, and their pottery is beautiful. Also enjoy watching them make the pottery. read more

Must see in the Arts and Craft loop of Gatlinburg, Tn. Beautiful work! I plan to purchase several items on my next trip to the area. Anything from this collection would be a welcomed addition to any environment. read more

Ahhhhhh - the feeling I get when I visit Alewine Pottery can't be described. The atmosphere is what makes the Smoky Mountains so great. The music outside as you enter helps too. The pottery is soo beautiful. The leaf imprints are my favorite. No visit to the area is complete without a stop in Alewine Pottery. read more

My husband and and I have been buying pieces from this pottery store since they have opened. We have been coming to Gatlinburg almost every year with our family for the better part of 40 years. We lost our house and almost all of our contents to a fire last year. Not one of the Alewine pieces was destroyed. They withstood the heat of the fire and cleaned up beautifully. We will be returning shortly for a visit and will again add to our collection. The workmanship is beautiful and unique. read more

Beautiful!!!!!! Didn't know it existed until I saw it advertised on the craft channel in Pigeon Forge. We had to look it up, and was very happy! Will go back and buy thing every year! read more

Alewine Pottery is a "must see" every time we go to Gatlinburg. It is such a warm and friendly place, and the product they produce is simply art. My favorite designs are the leaves. What makes it so special is that the leaf designs are made with leaves of the area. When you buy a piece of pottery from there, it is like taking a little bit of the Smokies home with you. Everyone should go an visit Alewine! read more

I own several pieces of "Genuine Alewine". They range from kitchen ware to vases. The store is incredible. Every piece in there is store is different. When we go we spend a couple of hours in there. The pottery at Alewine Pottery is the prettiest I have run across in the Great Smoky Mountains. The employees including Robert and his wife are so very helpful. I have never been in there when the employees didn't have a smile on their face. It is an amazing experience read more