This is a museum and pottery shop all in one. The Owen family has quite a pottery making legacy and…read moreseveral generations have been creating pottery since 1917. The pottery is beautiful, but a bit more pricey than others in the area.

Lady in our group was very interested in a pair of candlesticks that were priced at $200......yes,…read moreI said $200. She asked the young guy at the counter if he would give her a senior discount for the candlesticks, and he said "no discounts". If that guy would have gave 10% off, he would have made a sale.

It's a very nice place to relax!! Music, Trivia Night, open mic, food & drink! Also a shop with…read moremany beautiful glass & clay items which you can purchased. They are all handmade at Starworks. There is workshops.

I'm still in shock over how extraordinary this Studio/Gallery/Supplier/Taproom/Coffee Bar/Theater…read moreand more was to visit! I CANNOT recommend enough! If you are and artist or an art enthusiast, you truly need to make the trip to StarWorks. I wanted to enter though the front- there is a giant sculpture out front that was already dazzling me before I made it inside! Walking through the giant front doors- the gallery/shop space inside was incredible! Art everywhere- pottery, glass, metal and more! It was overwhelming! I browsed and John came over with the look- like he knew he was stuck there, lol. I happily sent him through the double doors to find the tap room. Go enjoy beer, while I skip around and explore this place! Behind the first storefront room, there is another gallery space set up that is part gallery and part museum and throw some science in there too. Great information on local clays. Starworks is also a clay supplier- with local clays. Behind that space, there is the hot shop- glass blowing. Live demos are going on throughout the day and they had numerous glory holes and annelears. I was nerding out since I took a couple of classes for glass blowing and know more about the process than the average person. I saw that over the summer they had John "Sleepy" Moran working in the hot shop!!! I was so jealous. Downstairs- I joked it was the dungeon, you find the pottery everything. They have the testing studio, studio for residents, gally space, kiln room and outside- more kilns. The pottery supply store is downstairs on the backside of the building too. I snagged some pottery tools and went home with wild clay! The new Catawba clay! A mossy green look when wet- I bought some for myself and two fellow potters at home and I am grateful I will be back in March so I can grab more!!! I befriended one of the Residents and bought a couple of sake cups from him direct. Things I didn't explore- the metal shop. My sculpture class at school was metalworks and I love metal pours! I also know they have theater space- but I can only guess that was upstairs. There was also a huge event space in between the main store/gallery and the tap room. We had to walk through it a couple times. They were setting up for a fundraising gala that evening! They hold huge events here- you should check them out if you are traveling near here. You never know what you will find! My only suggestions- I think the bathrooms need an artistic makeover- I went into the one on the taproom side & more artsy t-shirts for Starworks. They had some generic ones, but they weren't in my size. I can't wait to stop back in!!!

There are over 80 artists in Seagrove, NC producing pottery, but what makes Westmoore so unique is…read morethe fact they reproduce functional piece based on archelogical digs in North Carolina. The work is delicate and intracate and fully functional which when it comes to art is considered by some to be the best kind of art. The glass ware is something to see....translucent colors and delicate shapes. Pots of all shapes and sizes using very traditional gazes I could have dropped a few thousand dollars in here with all the items I fell in love with, but in the end I didn't buy anything. But I will be back another day and then something...more like somethings are leaving with me.

This has been one of my favorite pottery makers. I like the traditional styles, and the earthy…read morecolors of the pottery. The building itself is adorable and the showroom looks like a Colonial kitchen. Very cute.

I love the acorn man bird houses! And all the glaze combos are simply spectacular glazes. I snagged…read morea fabulously glazed tumbler on this recent visit. Last time John picked out a baked apple dish! I love the variety of pieces and glazes. Prices are great too!

Very friendly folks…read more Then there is the beautiful pottery in great quantity, all set apart by the styles and variety from the everyday ceramic humdrum in most shops that we use to furnish our kitchens and our lives. Why pick up a cup from a department store when you can have "the only one"? Then, there is the invention: A small pound cake ceramic pan (with recipe). A bowl for cooking and serving an individual baked apple. An Apple shaped Apple Crisp bowl that goes straight to the table. In case you've ever given thought as to how your family will remember you, someone picking up a unique piece of cookware and having fond memories of mealtime around the table is not a bad way to be recalled. We have been very impressed with Sandra and Glenn. They are not a secret in the area, but maybe less known than they should be.

Oldest pottery shop at 120 years!!! What?!?! The Owen's family in the area has so many generations…read moreof potters! The seasoned potter boosted of family and I happily found a piece to treasure. The credit card was down- being in the country, signal doesn't always cooperate and I had no cash. I was told to simply mail a check and he packed up my bowl, but that wouldn't do for me- I came back the next day just before open and slipped cash under the lantern by the door. I was about to text the owner when he strolled up to my car! Such a sweet man. We chatted a bit more and I was off to find more pots!

Another great stop at Boyd's place. Always gives our group a discount. Nice guy. He usually has a…read morefew items on a shelf at a discount price.

Definitely a favorite from this trip and I am visiting again in a few months and this will be on…read morethe list to return to! This studio is phenomenal and a couple of generations in. The anagama kiln and the new one being built out back are impressive. The studios for processing the local clay, throwing and glazing all had individual spaces in historic buildings. I fist loved the chime bowls hanging out front on the porch, the shelves outside full of the sons work. Inside I was stunned by beautiful artistry. I love trees and that was a continued theme in this shop. The soul bowls were lovely too- a concept beautifully brought to realization by the artist. The behind the scenes tour was just the icing. I bought 2 pieces and struggled immensely trying to choose. One carved tree wall plaque and one woodfired bottle with a tree carved in. Thank you for the meet and greet- and I might snag one of the bowl chimes on my next visit!

Almost at the bottom of Pottery Road, you'll find Bulldog Pottery 's sign. If you're like me,…read more you had to turn around to go back! Down a driveway, you will find the shop/ gallery. My dear friend Kathy said i would like the work and she was right! I love crystalline glazes, textured surfaces & varied surface decorations & I could get all of that here! I settled on one cup, sweetly decorated with flowers. Simple, elegant & it felt wonderful in my hand! The gentleman was very sweet too, he knew i was in town for conference & this was a quick stop & a great find!

First word of advice- cash or check only! That's a start- inside you will find beautiful pottery…read morelights, vases, jars, mugs and more! We actually went here twice- because I didn't have much cash the first time and I couldn't tell you when the last time I carried a checkbook. This old school potter is retiring when he runs out of clay- which makes me extra happy I snagged two of his pieces! I picked out a little cup and a lidded jar. I love his handles! The jar had his curly q handle style. I was enamored with the lights though, truly I was trying to figure out where I could put one at my home. But- I just don't need one. He had both hanging light fixtures and nightstand lamps. I loved them both! Great prices and I was so happy to surprise him when I came back!

Small place. Guy inside was friendly. Shoppers in our group thought it was a little on the high…read moreside on prices.