I've always wanted to try pottery and I finally found a location that I love. I started in a…read morebeginners class in March and instantly I was hooked! The classes are very beginner friendly and each month there is a different theme. I love that you can choose your own track or journey by either taking the classes or doing the membership and creating your own path. This place is truly a village

Finally picked up my finished piece…read more I highly encourage leaving initials or an identifying mark on the bottom of your piece. Also being mindful of how long you completed the class and reaching out to the business for pick-up. Initially I was told an e-mail would be sent letting me know my item was ready for pick-up. As 4 weeks went by without hearing anything I decided to reach out myself. All pieces are kept outside the business in a cabinet - so you can come anytime and collect. Inside were so many pieces and several looked similar - honestly, I almost took someone else's but remembered I placed my initials on the bottom! Took a star off my initial rating due to the paint job. It is patchy and inconsistent; slight bummer but would still recommend the experience.

Run, don't walk, to Board & Brush! ...Actually, you have to register to come in so do that first…read moreand then run haha ...but my point is, pay this place a visit sooner rather than later! It's a gem! It has a parking lot - I really appreciate when I don't have to struggle with where to park. It's in a hip building that has cool graffiti-style art on the hallway walls. Once inside, Board & Brush is beautifully set up with examples all over the walls- that was helpful for us to see different color combinations for inspiration. The owner, Buffy, and her assistant, Lisa, were there to welcome and instruct our group of 6 gals - and they did it all with smiles and good cheer! Board & Brush offered 800+ projects to choose from so 2 of our ladies did the same thing and the rest of us chose different projects. There were also 2 other customers that came together separate from our group and they also had two unique projects. Buffy and Lisa walked all 8 of us through everything, every step of the way. We first distressed our wood with a variety of tools, then we stained it, put on stencils and painted, and then waxed our pieces. Let me tell you, they have amazing choices and we were all so pleased with our projects They ranged from charcuterie boards to centerpiece boxes to signs to wall hangings - all very high end looking! We were allowed to bring food so we set up our appetizers on a different table and enjoyed a perfect night of crafting, grazing on apps and spending time talking and laughing. I loved it! The business is new to the area and is open for individual crafters like us, as well as business team-building outings, birthday parties, bridal parties, etc. I can't wait to go back!

Fantastic, fun, creative workshop --and the best part is that you come home with something you want…read moreto use in your home! The owner, Buffy, is an experienced and patient teacher who makes sure that everyone goes home with a beautiful product that they have handmade. Highly recommended!!

We had the most marvelous time at Cara's art class today. It was an off site event. She brought all…read morethe supplies needed. What is the most special about her is that she has a gift for teaching. It takes a special personality and skill set to be able to work with 20 or so adults painting 20 or so different dogs. She was incredibly helpful and had great advice. While also letting each persons art be their own. My spouse agreed that while they aren't someone who loves art and painting they had a great time and learned a new painting skill. They felt that she was accepting and supportive of their art and offered some suggestions. Spouse was appreciative of learning a new technique from her while she also was letting his painting reflect how he wanted to do it. Other friends at the event asked for her card as they wanted their community to have her come in for classes. We also saw another couple at the event ask for her card because they enjoyed the class and wanted to have her at some events. I look forward to doing more classes with her in the future. I also plan to book some individual sessions as well to reignite my painting skills. Would absolutely recommend her

What a wonderful experience this was. Our artist, Lee, was so knowledgeable and readily available…read moreto give compliments and gave advice in regards to painting techniques. The session felt a little more intimate and one-on-one since it was only my sister and I. Although we took longer than the time allowed, we were able to finish the charcuterie board with no rush. Lee said not to worry about the resin, since we ran out of time. Lee finished the resin for us and the boards were ready to be picked up after 2 days. Plenty of parking since the establishment is within a shopping center. The only detail is the shop is upstairs of the shopping center.

Third time here and had a great time! I came twice recently and painted a Boo tote bag and Boo…read moreCharcuterie Board, both led by our instructor Lee. Was very patient with us and friendly! My sister and I were the only ones for the Charcuterie board so it felt like a private party just for us as we were hosted in a smaller room away from a kids birthday party they were having. Overall, such a great time. Board came out great and the vibes were amazing. I love how they have a variety of different options other than painting canvases. They offer Charcuterie boards, wine glasses, knit a blanket, coasters, ornaments etc. Definetly returning to create some more amazing pieces. They are opening another location in Matthews. This is off East Blvd in a shopping center. They have plenty of parking.

Was a neat activity to do! The problem I have is with the customer service. I went to pick it up…read moreand item was being fired again because of an issue with it. This is after I received an email it was ready. I drove the 45 minutes to pick it up, so wasted trip. I asked if they could ship it for free after not having item ready and being defective. They said No and it would cost me 18.00 , I had already paid over 100 to create item. I will say when I had to go back they gave the one we did and a new one they created. But after the lack of consumer service after an issue I would not go back.

Obsessed with Hot Glass Alley! It's such a fun experience for a date night and even solo date. I…read morecame back a year later to make a vase, which came out even more beautiful than the tumbler I made previously. Instructors are very knowledgeable and allow you to do certain steps with their help of course.

Shop carries great lines of quilting fabric. Owner (Katey) offers great advice and is very helpful…read morein matching fabrics for your quilt. For example they offer open sew days where you can bring in your projects for advice!

My daughter attended and absolutely LOVED the class! Fantastic experience. The kids came home with…read moregreat looking crafts this week. Highly recommend!

Horrible first impression. I brought my 12 year old daughter to try out a class today. As soon as…read morewe walked in, she looked very annoyed that anyone even showed up. Maybe looked me in the eyes once while speaking to me. We did not feel welcome at all. Very unprofessional. I did not feel safe leaving my 12 year old there. Studio is cluttered and unorganized. My daughter said she would not stay there by herself. There were 2 other teen girls who walked right out behind us. I'm just shocked that she expects people to attend her classes with that attitude. Very dissapointing.

A tour of the Goodwill Career Center with an overview of the services offered occurred on March 15,…read more2023 at 9:15 a.m.; in doing so, I had an opportunity to understand firsthand about the Goodwill mission which stretches beyond the donation model that I have long associated with the agency. As a result of this information, and the meeting with staff of the Goodwill Career Center, I learned about the scope for career preparation and reentry into the workforce as people have the opportunity to enhance their lives in some measure through training, workforce development services, and collaborative efforts with other community organizations. To be more specific however, Goodwill Northwest NC is 1 of 4 Goodwill organizations in North Carolina, 1 of 150 Goodwill's in North America, located in a 31-county territory, connected to 19 related career centers, employing 1,100 workers, and serving 25,000 annually. I greatly appreciate having the chance to meet the staff of the Goodwill Career Center in Salisbury, NC and I hope to continue with a partnership moving forward as the segment of higher education in which I am employed may funnel graduates into the organization where outreach is developed and nurtured.