Saturday visit: It's definitely for gift shopping. We went in thinking it may have shopping goods…read morelike jams, food items etc but no it was not so. Overall it was a lot of artisan items, great vaiety of handmade items from pottery to woodworking to soaps and clothing. Didn't really have any "service" as we walked though the main chamber and peeked into the shop rooms on the sides. The prices were pretty expensive so we didn't get anything but they are hand made so it makes sense. Great place to get souvenirs or gifts. My favorite part was the soaps and the small pottery near the door.

I love the stores in here from. Country store to Gypsies store and the stuff in between.. really…read morecool wood made products and soaps and such.. right along waterfront . Lots of history in this place too. There's a wall with signatures by famous people who have come thru.. just an interesting place.

Cute shop! Found some great items in the sale area. They have unique gifts u can't find anywhere…read moreelse.Happy Camper!

DO NOT shop here!!!!! Owner was very rude and disrespectful to myself, my daughter and…read moregranddaughters. They were asked to leave the store for no reason (he said that they were misbehaving even though they were standing with their Mom the entire time). He said children were not welcome in his store. When I confronted he and his wife, he denied saying anything and then became belligerent and she said he has dementia and doesn't know what he says (if that is the case, then he should not be in the store being rude to potential customers). I would not, under any circumstances, support these people.

Port City Pottery & Fine Crafts is located inside the upper level of the shops of the Cotton…read moreExchange. The Cotton Exchange businesses validate parking for their parking lot. Eight interconnected buildings make up the Cotton Exchange complex and were once home to one of the largest and busiest cotton-exporting companies in the world. Port City Pottery operates as a wonderful art co-op, opening 15 years ago as the first gallery in Wilmington dedicated exclusively to local, handmade crafts by jury-selected North Carolinian artisans. There are currently around 25 artisans in the co-op, and they take turns working the shop floor on different days. The gallery is filled with an incredible variety of high-quality mediums--everything from pottery, glass, and textiles to wood, jewelry, and creative metalwork. This was not the best place for me to spot and wander inside, as I always find at least one thing that needs to come home with me. Usually, the stained glass pulls me in, but I had just gotten a few new pieces in the High Country. The metal was so creative, and that is where I spent most of my time trying to decide which one I would purchase. Recycled art is fun, with scraps of metal being turned into something new. I ended up with the mouse, as I do have a lot of other metal pieces, but not a mouse. With my purchase, I also got a card about the artist, Randy Chapman, and my mouse was nicely wrapped for the journey home. I prefer this type of souvenir to the mass-produced type. I left with something unique to remember my visit. I will be back in Wilmington in October, so I am wondering what I will be drawn to on that visit.

We had an ice cream cone and also bought some fudge…read more Both were good.......not great! The fudge has a consistency and flavor had not had before, but it is still good and took some home with me

The selection is very vast and all the items were beautiful and priced fairly, the customer service…read morewas also wonderful they were very nice! I will definitely go back again.

From the owner: We are a boutique gift shop focusing mainly on handmade items made by local artists in the…read moreWilmington NC and surrounding areas. Located steps from the Riverwalk in The Chandler's Wharf Wearhouse Shops. We carry a variety of items like clothing, jewelry, accessories, body oils, lotions,soap, room sprays home decor like candles, artwork, pottery, wooden bowls and other one of a kind items. We consistantly get new items and artwork rotates frequently! Come by to see all the fun items we carry!

Adorable cute place! Fun for a ladies night or a date. Highly recommend. Lovely owner who was super…read morehelpful!

Painted Father's Day mugs here and was perfect. Great environment for a little one to get messy and…read morecreative!

Great place to get all you need for pottery lovers. Staff is great they are so helpful with any…read morequestions you might have on glazed, tools anything at all.

Excellent place to learn about pottery. Owner is very hands on and always very helpful. Love this…read moreplace.

I have been here twice now to paint a mug & a little trinket jar. I love the selection of items…read moreavailable to paint, from mugs, to trays, chickens, piggy banks, plates, butter bowls, etc. The workers are usually helpful in suggesting the order of paints to use, giving ideas, or explaining how to use certain things like the lace. Both times my piece took 7 days to get back from them putting it through the kiln.

Extremely fun and a very good environment! I'd highly recommend going here! And there was an…read moreadorable kitten!

So happy to have met Kathy while I was out on vacation in North Myrtle Beach. Ran across her at…read moreHobby lobby, and while searching for beads she invited us to come visit her shop. Loved her quaint little store out on Highway nine and found exactly what I was looking for in her little bags of extra leftover beads. Myrtle Beach is a long way from my home in South Texas, but you better believe it, when I head back to the beach, I'm gonna be heading over to seeCathy. And she's even offered to ship whatever beads I may need in the interim!

I went to the beginner water color class and the experience was amazing. The instructor was clear…read moreon the instructions and was quick to answer questions. I highly recommend A Crafter's Paradise for classes and for any art supplies that you might need. The fee that I paid for the class was very reasonable.

Great people, fun store, good selection of stuff. Worth stopping by. Miss that they aren't in…read moredowntown anymore

Awesome little boutique. Clothing, jewelry, handicrafts, bags, and much more! Owner travels all…read moreover the world to hand pick out every item in the store! Completely one of a kind items you will not find anywhere else, don't miss it! :)

This was such a cute and clean hobby lobby! We've been to hobby lobby's closer to home tang are…read morejust super unorganized etc. we came in for needlepoint supplies and found everything we needed plus got great art decor that was super on sale! We walked away with great deals and prices and could have spent forever scoping out the holiday decor etc that just got put out! Cashiers were fast and friendly too. I've never NOT stood in line at hobby lobby and this one was busy but not crazy bad for waiting to check out

Customer service was absolutely awful on 6/6/26 at 4:30pm. Both managers were completely useless in…read morehelping a mom at her edge with a child that was losing it. All I needed was to make a quick return before a meltdown and instead they both pointed me to the back of a LONG line. My daughter then squirmed out of my hands and we lost two more places in line. I then hold my 1.5 year old to avoid losing our place in line and she proceeds to lose it. Everyone working near me gave me the most judgemental looks, including customers. Not one person said "we will be right with you", "can I help you", "sorry about the long wait", or god forbid someone say "hang in there, you're doing great!" I left in tears! No mom ever should be a spectacle or judged for doing their absolute best in a tough situation! Shame on you Al and Jill (the managers on duty).