I booked a try class for two as a Christmas present for my mom and I to do. Day of, my dad was…read moreavailable and we really wanted to go as an entire family. They fill up quick so I was thinking no way they'd accommodate last minute-- but wow, they did! I was thrilled and it meant so much. Our main instructor was Logan and Mallory was also there to guide us. They were funny, personable, and kind. I'm extremely shy, so it was surprising for my family to see me making jokes and being involved. The energy there just makes you feel comfortable to be yourself. They really talk to you as a good friend; they even remembered everyone's names and seemed interested in each person. (I kept mentioning how hungry I was because I had a busy day-- Logan had a pop tart and offered it to me, lol! It's things like that that make me smile :) As for the pottery making itself, it was so informative but also fun. They made me feel relaxed so I could dive in and give it a shot without messing up. I get nervous doing things like this because I get stressed from work and academics-- I don't want to worry about "messing up" when having fun. They made sure everyone knew that any accident can easily be fixed or accommodated. LONG NAILS: I usually have very long nails. In the photo I have about the Long (L) length currently. Usually it's between M and L. They had accommodations for this and taught alternate methods when needed and it caused no issues. Awesomeeee!! OVERALL: -Kind, inclusive environment -Commitment to making everyone feel comfortable and spreading joy -Great instruction for newbies -Affordable -Great location, lots of eateries nearby -Hilarious instructors -Very "Bob Ross"-esque vibe aka "We don't make mistake, we have happy accidents" love it!

The facility is well thought-out and runs efficiently. The other members were welcoming and…read morepleasant. The owner can be a bit of a jerk, but he is rarely part of the daily experience.

I know absolutely nothing about art supplies, but I wanted to find a gift to support my wife's new…read morewatercolor interest. I did a little research about paper before entering the store, but I was hardly confident about making a selection. The help I received was incredibly nice. Felt like I was valued as a customer. Was a little intimidated, entering what for me is completely foreign turf, but the customer service was excellent. I felt welcomed.

I love having an art shop in Athens. They have a great selection at fair prices and are always…read morehelpful. I've taken a calligraphy class here as well which was so fun. I love that they have a pretty robust class calendar for adults. I will continue to shop here whenever possible and I've even asked if they could order items for me that aren't in stock and they've said yes!

Beautiful space and well laid out for walking through to enjoy various medias of artwork.read more

The Lyndon House and Art gallery is a unique and lovely wedding venue. Our daughters wedding was…read moreheld in the art gallery and the reception which was a formal dinner was held in the adjoining meeting room. We had a joyous wedding here. My one complaint was with communication. When trying to reach the staff in the months prior to the wedding several times we found their voicemail boxes full. The night of the wedding the on site staff was a bit snarky in their communication and clearly did not understand that we were their customer. If the venue staff has improved in this one area then the Lyndon House would be perfect!

As a first timer, I was extremely nervous. Libby and Courtney gave me such great reassurance it…read moremade my first experience so much better than I ever could have imagined! Thank you Libby for all your patience! I can't wait to come back

This is such a fun place! They have a wide variety of toys and art supplies for kids (and kids at…read moreheart!), plus the most delicious vegan ice cream cones. I got the flower power (vegan except for the honey drizzle) and it was amazing. I know I'll be back the next time I'm in town.

First time visiting and it's super cute! Loved browsing around--so many interesting and unique…read moreitems. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the staff are friendly. Definitely a fun spot to explore and find something special!

We came here for a temporary exhibit of the Southern Pastel Society. It appeared that the OCAF may…read morehave at least 2 buildings in this campus, but we only visited the exhibit hall. It appears to be a former school auditorium. There is plenty of parking, but it was hard to see initially. We entered via 3rd Street and drove by a baseball field. The OCAF is on a rise about 5 - 8 feet above the level of the road, so you can't really see its closest parking lot until you walk or drive up. I moved the car closer after I realized there was a parking lot up there. You enter past the office and along a hallway of displays of pottery / art for sale. There is also a table with historical objects from the building's school history. The exhibit space was at the end of the hall in the former auditorium. It was laid out as you might expect, with works displayed around the perimeter walls and on some freestanding wall segments in the center of the space. This exhibit was nice, but as I said it was temporary. I assume they rotate other exhibits through the space. This was within a 15-minute drive of Athens, so if you are in that area it is easy to check this place out. We drove out from Atlanta and stopped a a few places on the route, but if you drove straight through it would probably take at least 90 minutes to get here. Depending on what they have on display this is worth a stop.

Take pottery classes or browse the gallery filled with ceramic art pieces for sale by professional…read moreand emerging artists.