My Airbnb guests with kids from 12 to 17 yrs old went there for a fun potters wheel experience and…read morethey were not disappointed. Thanks and will definitely keep recommending!

Great selection and equipment is very good. Very easy to get going and helpful staffread more

Great place to take classes and buy great one of a kind work my favorite artist that sells their is…read moreCameron Courtney! She has great priced ceramic pieces.

Great fun!! Had excellent guidance to get out pieces to turn out really nice. Recommended!!read more

Super easy reservation and check in process. Lots of color choices and you get to pour your own…read morepaint, I have been to a few ceramics lounges that limit you to a certain amount of colors at one time so I enjoyed this. Very fun and calm experience

I love painting pottery and I have been here several times over the years. But the pottery…read moreselection was absolutely unacceptable today! There was still pieces that I had already painted years ago. I hope they get different pieces because I made a reservation and I didn't even paint because I already had everything. Very disappointing. Staff was nice and atmosphere was really laid back!

We've come here every year for the last few years to find unique, handmade pottery for ourselves…read moreand for gifting. The owner is extremely knowledgeable and lovely. We'll continue to visit when we come to the area for vacation.

From the owner: Community pottery studio for 14 yearsread more

Just what I was searching for! This is a great location to find your favorite bisque to paint - in…read morestudio or take home. The shop has a big (and varied) inventory of bisque and paints, the prices are reasonable, and Cindi is great to work with. I have taken my granddaughter for a beginner pottery class and we also scheduled a kid's painting birthday party at the studio. The kids loved it and it was extremely affordable. This has become my weekly getaway. I'm so glad I found this old-fashioned home-based ceramic studio.

I had a fabulous day today at this studio. I had a wonderful time making a very large Christmas…read moreTree, Cindy is a lovely lady and her girls were so very helpful. I drove from Lexington, SC because she had the tree I wanted. So sorry she is not closed to me, I would be a regular.

I have several of her pieces. I love each and every one. So unique and hearing her explaining how…read moreshe forms her pieces is fascinating.

From the owner: One of a kind functional and decorative Art Pottery and sculptures. The items are derived from…read moreantique forms and designs from the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts movement.

My daughter and I visited during our stay at Wilderness at the Smokies and it was one of our…read morefavorite parts of the trip. The girls working were helpful and patient even though we were there at a busy time. One of them (Ellie I believe) helped my daughter with a marbling technique for her mug. They also recommended a speciality paint that made my piece look amazing (and I'm not very artistic ). The price was comparable to other pottery painting shops we've been too. My Christmas tree was around 40 and my daughter made a giant mug for 30ish. They have smaller items too.

From the owner: Welcome to Polka Dot Pots: The Smoky Mountains' local creative space where you and your crew can…read moreunleash your inner artist and take home your very own masterpiece! Polka Dot Pots is the perfect venue for date nights, birthday parties, corporate events, and more! Enjoy unlimited painting time, no studio fees, and assistance from our amazing team. Walk-ins always welcome!

My friend and I went down to Asheville for a girls' weekend in May 2026 and wanted to do a pottery…read moreclass. We were so fortunate to have found Batton Clayworks for a private class. Ann and Sandy are SO friendly and patient -- and you will talk to both of them throughout the class like they're lifelong friends. Ann walked us through 4 projects to get us familiar with how to work the clay, all the way up to using the pottery wheel. So much fun! We're looking forward to having our work shipped to us! Highly recommend! I highly recommend doing a class with them -- PLUS, you can find their work at various locations around Asheville if you want to buy some pottery.

We had a corporate group of 9 people in Asheville for 9 people and had to reschedule an activity…read morelast minute (like 24 hours before) so we were scrambling to find options. I called and explained the situation and Sunny & Ann were able to accommodate us without hesitation. The class was GREAT! Nothing about it felt thrown together or last minute. It was so well executed, catered to all of our skills and interest levels and most of all was FUN! Additionally they were great instructors- encouraging us along the way, and just making us all feel comfortable. Can't recommend them enough!

I love this pottery studio! They have such a wide selection of pottery and paints. The couple who…read moreown the business are very helpful and friendly. I really enjoyed our time painting here. Masks were a priority for this business as well which I found very comforting and respectful. Owners and all groups were wearing masks and tables were 8-10 feet apart. Can't wait to see how our paintings turn out!

Fun place, great atmosphere and good pricing. Only problem is the hours. They seem to close at…read moredifferent times every day so it's hard to pick up items after they call to say it's ready.

Great store. I get my fairy hair done here. Very reasonable and it stays in for 6 months. Highly…read morerecommend

Love the feel when you walk in the store. Brought my dog in there too! Love how they feature…read morelocal artists and crafters and are at fair prices. Definitely will go back.