I love the new location and the aesthetic! The owner is funny and engaging. We had a great time for…read morea girls night out!

Great staff and studio, Josh and his team took great care of us. Open studio we picked from large…read moreselection then the artist gave us a canvas with a light sketch to work with very fun. Highly recommend

Came to Emerald Isle with 3 generations and wanted to have sometime with all and take home…read moresomething special for the memories. This was perfect. Only my daughter has any art experience- mom and I are clueless. Still, we did the select your own painting and it went well. The artist who was supposed to come had a flat tire, so the owner,Joshua, called to let us know he would be substituting and would be 10 minutes late. Thought it was super great that he did that, and didn't just cancel the class as it was really end of the tourist season and besides us three there was only one other person. He showed up with a very upbeat attitude. He ran the paint along for the other woman and helped us as needed. He was patient and very nice. It was a nice night and it made me feel creative which I haven't felt in awhile. Was fun and I recommend it. Fear not if you have no experience- Anyone can do it!

From the owner: "What's better than toasting to a good time with friends? To us, not much. Wine & Design is a fun…read moreway to create memories and masterpieces. Bring your friends or significant other, and enjoy a glass of wine during one of our two-hour classes. We'll provide the canvases and paint brushes as a local artist guides you through the evening, stroke-by-stroke. With a range of affordable private and public paint and sip parties for all ages, groups and talents, Wine & Design creates the most fun art experience for anyone wanting a fresh, surprising way to connect with the people in their lives. Are you ready for a little chardonnay and a lot of celebration? Then pick up the phone and get your art buzz on! Contact us to set up your party today.

I came in here for my anniversary as a date night idea planned by my boyfriend and we loved it!! We…read morebrought a bottle of wine and everything else was supplied for us. The instructor, wish I could remember her name, was so kind, helpful and entertaining. The class was simple to follow and we came out with great paintings. She mentioned that they host a lot of events, one being "lights out"painting classes. I'll definitely be coming back for that. All in all, this would be a great date night idea, birthday event, baby shower idea, whatever you name it they have it.

Awesome place my wife and I had a fabulous time painting. The Staff was super helpful and our…read morepaintings turned out amazing.

Great night with my family in surf city drinking wine and painting. We all chose a beach theme and…read moreCheryl was a wonderful teacher. It was a perfect balance of fun instruction and creative expression. This wasn't a paint by number experience. Definitely recommend checking this out if you are traveling in the area with friends and family.

Had a great time painting! COVID-19 restrictions compliant. Scheduled session with just my wife and…read moreI. Very professional, organized, clean, and patient with those less experienced (Me)! If you are looking for something to do with your significant other, then look no further. Highly recommend!

I highly recommend Art and Soul Expressions to anyone in Jacksonville NC and surrounding areas…read more They are so professional, the atmosphere is warm and fun and inviting. You will definitely have fun. Manica Walker is very talented and she exceeds expectations on gifts that I have ordered and if there is an issue she keeps you posted and the gifts the artwork are A-1 beautiful I go to Manica Walker for everything she has the space to host some of my events like birthday parties, I have gotten shirts made from Manica, diaper cakes for friends having babies black art and other artwork in my house and I cant not paint. and she doesn't make you feel like you can't do it she always gives us a picture but says art is your own creation you do not have to paint your painting like the picture she makes you feel like you can paint I started doing paint classes with her and I am excited to be working with her. Thank you, Manica Walker, for everything

We had a wonderful time painting a fall bouquet door hanger last evening at the Greenville Wine and…read moreDesign. Reagan, our class instructor/host was so accommodating and patient with our novice abilities. With her guidance we created door hangers to be proud to show off. This outing was a birthday gift for a dearly loved one and I must say it was a hit. Not only did it include the final product but wonderful memories of time spent together was an added bonus. This would make a perfect gift for any occasion, a team building exercise, girls night out, or just simply a fun time. You should give it a try!

From the owner: We are no longer just a Paint & Sip! We are a family owned local studio that creates all types of…read moreArt including resin-poured serving boards, light-up sabers, door hangers, and chunky knit blankets. Whether you are looking for a fun night out, team building workshops, or to bring the pARTy to you, we're the one you are looking for!

He Said: A bar on this side of the island? Yes please. This is a great spot where you can sit at…read morethe bar, sit at some tables, or sit with your toes in the sand. Good selection of beers and I'm pretty sure they had liquors. We're staying nearer by next time to take advantage of this great spot. She Said: We don't stay at this end of the island very often, but we'll need to remedy that going forward because Tiki Bar is a Topsail treasure. Now that I've found it, it'll be impossible to stay away when we visit family here! Potty Points: 3/5 - functional and clean for what it is. You're not here for luxury potties.

Brian or Byron or some ignorant moron there was selling beer to my 12 year old and got him all…read moreparanoid and freaking out and when I came looking for him he hid him and his brother and they ran off and were gone half a night. And Brian then stood there lieing to me about everything.

My granddaughter and I dropped by and painted ceramic pieces. Cost $90. They needed to be glazed,…read moreso they stay there. Three weeks later I call to find out when they will be ready. I leave a detailed message. It's been almost a week - no return call.

Hot Mess Studios is one of a few great pottery studios in the Wilmington. They have group and…read moreindividual private lessons and parties for on wheel pottery, canvas painting, and piece painting. They have 3 speciality nights you can sign up for in advance. On Thursdays they do Ladies Night Sip & Spin where you get one hour 1 pot, throw as many as you like, keep what you like for just $10 more + wine. Fridays are "Filthy Fridays" where adults 16 and over can sign up for a 7 pm or 8:30 pm time slot and get 1 pot + 1 ball of clay with the option of more at $10 each. On Saturdays they do the same thing but it's family friendly sessions (ages 7+) from 1 - 6pm, and 16+ reservation only from 7-8 pm. They're closed Monday - Wednesday with an exception of private reservations in advance. If you have special time and group number requests I'm sure they can accommodate if you call ahead and plan. They're very responsive, professional and easy to schedule with. I did all my scheduling through email and received prompt responses. The gal running our lesson, Emma, was also so professional and sweet. She's great at what she does and I'd recommend any beginner taking lessons from her. When we arrived Emma greeted us at the door, walked us through the studio, showed us the process and helped us whenever we needed throughout the activity. I had a certificate for 2 hours, 2 people, and 4 pieces each. It was plenty of time and almost too much clay for two first timers, which is a good problem to have. I'm not sure if that special is still running but check their website to see active discounts - they run great deals, often, and are super affordable for what it is! I would highly recommend trying it out or giving as a gift!

Would not recommend. Our family of 4 did the make a mug project there and the owner coordinated…read morethe class. We were excited for this to be part of our vacation plans. Unfortunately, the owner did not teach at a pace for all of us to follow with as you would generally expect when taking a private class. She was not personable and did not have the details that we had coordinated in advance of the class. She was rather negatively opinionated about marijuana which we didn't even bring up yet she capitalizes on by selling such products representing it in her shop. The options are limited compared to other pottery studios that our family has done similar projects at previously. Waited a month for the tracking number for our mugs after emailing and calling with no follow up. After a month of waiting, she got nasty when I said I would soon be reaching out to my credit card company if a tracking number was not provided. Yes the mugs did show up looking as if they were dropped on the floor prior to being fired with shattered glazing. 100% would never do this again here. The first excuse for the delay was that they were too slow to get the mugs fired quickly, the second excuse was that they were too busy to keep up. If you are going to mess up, at least get your story consistent. Honesty is the best policy folks! Owner repeatedly rudely texted me after posting this to advise of additional false shipping information so I am attaching it to show the proof from usps. Seems as though she is trying to use intimidation tactics to keep her reviews at an inaccurate rating. She is quite unprofessional and unkind.

Words cannot explain how much I enjoyed this place! It's the perfect place for artists like myself…read moreto relax after feeling beached out! The atmosphere is calming and welcoming, the employees incredibly kind and helpful, the selection of available pottery to paint is SO vast. The cafe in the next room has an incredible selection of teas, coffees, pastries, you name it. There's truly something for everyone here even if someone isn't artsy. Wish I was in town long enough to take one of their classes! 11/10, I wish I could leave 6 stars!

So much fun here. We have done a painting class and resin ornament class and had a blast at both…read more The instructor was so lovely and encouraging of our attempts at being artists. Great activity to do with friends or family. Everything you need is provided, even wine and cocktails.

So much fun! Took my grandma and my friend and it was such an amazing time! Bring your own cups…read morethough! Can't wait to go again!