Very fun place to do pottery classes with friends. We bought wine and snacks to enjoy while…read morelearning. Tracy who was the instructor was a great teacher. We paid $70 which includes all supplies needed and you get to make two pieces of pottery. I can't wait to get them back!

In September 2025, hubby and I attended a clay pumpkin making workshop by Tracy Levy of Frickery…read moreFrackery Pottery. We were the first ones to arrive. I asked Tracy how many students were attending day, and her response was "Oh, 14-16 students!" This surprised me as the workshop was sold as a maximum of 8 students. Once everyone arrived, sure enough there was barely enough room to work, with everyone squeezed in a tight space. Her studio is located within a shared shop space, so there was lots of noise going on with a TV and chatter from the other tenants' businesses, which made it hard to hear instructions. She also didn't have enough tools and materials to accommodate 16 students, and only 1 assistant to help with the whole class. They ran out of balloons to help support the pumpkin structure, and we had to make do by scrunching up random plastic pieces and stuffing it in our pumpkins instead. I also had other students keep taking tools I needed to work on my pumpkin. We did our best to share, but it was not ideal at all. The crunch time came when we wanted to paint our pumpkins. Hubby went to the paint table, but it was full and Tracy told him there wasn't enough paint or containers. She gave him a dirty container and told him to go wash it off, but we didn't know where water was available either. Hubby raised his voice at this point on how this should have been prepared for us, the students who paid for the class. I looked up from my pumpkin at this point and asked Tracy, "Do we not have enough paint?" I repeated the question again, both times she did not answer. Hubby then brought up that the class was promoted as max 8 students but clearly she squeezed more in for a money grab. Tracy at this point snatched up his pumpkin, held it in her hands and said, "Fine, I can just give you a refund!" At this point, we had already driven an hour to the class and another hour or so making our pumpkins, so we were invested. Hubby backed off and apologized for his outburst. She returned his pumpkin, but would not stop jabbing him and commenting because he refused to have any further interaction with her after this. I had also apologized to her for the outburst just to keep the peace. I had to go around the paint table and ask other students to share the paint. We finally got our pumpkins painted and were told to come back in 4 weeks to collect them after they were fired. Well, we picked up our pumpkins this week and my pumpkin was super messed up. I had taken photos before we left, so you can see the before and after photos. From what I can tell, someone tried to core my pumpkin stem and did not bother putting the stem back properly and fired it as is, causing my pumpkin to collapse. I took photos and emailed Tracy. She cited "Terms and Conditions", and did not respond after I asked for a proper explanation for what actually happened to my pumpkin. We have taken lots of art classes, and this by far is the worst experience we have had with a teacher and studio. I would highly recommend to stay far, far away from this studio!

Love coming here with my daughter, she let's her imagination take off and improves had eye…read morecoordination. They do great birthday parties and at the end you get to take home your art project. The price is very affordable and the kids always have fun!

I met Mrs. Gray years ago through one of her sons. She was a real gem. I don't like the term…read more"character", but she was one of those things. And a good mother. I wish I had gotten to know her. Years ago, I went back to her shop. Mrs. Gray had died years before. Her shop was now a kind of exhibit place, and it was still filled with an incredible collection of "stuff" - toys, lunchboxes, wigs, figurines, buttons, everything you can think of - and lots of it in bins classified by color like a big bin of red toy cars. It was overwhelming and a lot of fun. I think the grand daughter or niece of Mrs. Gray was my friendly hostess in the store. I was allowed to roam the store freely - alone, stunned and amazed. They had named the place Elsewhere and there was some sort of organized group connected to the place. I got on their mailing list and sent them a contribution. Some years later, in 2014, I returned to my beloved hometown, Greensboro, for a visit. An old friend of mine and I walked the length of Elm Street, starting at the few blocks leading up to the Jefferson Standard Building - heading toward Lee Street. I relived many memories of my youth, my "hippie days" (circa 1967) and my working class hero days on that walk. We stopped in a lot of shops and the clerks and customers were friendly and seemed to like us. We supported those shops by making some purchases. It was quite a pleasant stroll. We reached Elsewhere. I hadn't been back there for decades. The people there were very full of themselves. They seemed suspicious of us, two traditional looking white old guys. I guess that was it. I've been around and I can recognize people who are too hip for their own good. They were entirely unwelcoming. I got the feeling that they wondered what we were doing there. They treated us like we were shoplifters or CIA. We wordlessly left the place. It was very disappointing to me. I did not send another donation.

What a fun little place to visit! I drove past it on Elm street and I couldn't help but be drawn in…read morevisually by the eye candy of this place. I hit the breaks and immediately parked my rental so i could satisfy my itching curiosity. Plenty of street parking made it easy to pull over on a whim! When i walked in, i wasn't sure if this place was a coffee shop, or a thrift store, or a restaurant, you just can't tell until you ask. Luckily, ladies in the front were ready to give me a thorough explanation. Elsewhere is a living museum; meaning, everything inside used to belong to an old lady (who i believe is already dead). you donate $1 to go inside and then you are allowed to interact with everything you see. You can pick up books, play with toys, play the musical instruments, move things around. You name it! you can do it! Piles and piles of random tid bits and jurassic technology lurks around watching you from infinite shelf space and hidden corners. Broken 1950s television set houses a 1970s typewriter. Toy cars are piled together, toy phones are displayed artistically. Fabric is color coded and so are books. Let your imagination run wild here and don't be afraid to touch and feel and see everything that is around you. Trust your inner artist to be moved by the environment and then move the environment to leave a little piece of your voice in here. Move a little toy gun from the green toy section and put it on top of a book in the library. Or rip a page out of a book, write on it and place it inside a typewriter. You can do all of this in here! I believe this place also doubles as an art/center/school where they invite an artist in residency to teach workshops and classes at different times of the year. This reminded me of a few things: 1) The 2009 Exhibit at the MOCA in NYC: "Waste Not" by Chinese artist Song Dong, about his mother's hoarding behaviors after her husband's passing. 2) The City Museum in St. Louis, MO 3) The Museum of Jurassic Technology in Los Angeles, CA. 4) A really cool antique/thrift/flea market I really enjoyed stumbling upon Elsewhere. A creative way to turn junk into art and let you, the visitor, interact with your chaotic surroundings!

Stopped in to Studio 136 on a "Social Saturday" stroll, after grabbing dinner at the Stock and…read moreGrain food hall. We were greeted by artists, and the owner upon entry, and were made to feel very welcome. We chatted with the owner and some of the artists for a bit, and everyone was very pleasant. They have a great variety of art on the walls, and a few artist studios in the back. All of the artists seem to have their own style, and subjects they like to paint, which makes for a good collection and variety. Pricing varies based on the artist, and obviously the size of their pieces. Certainly worth checking out and supporting local artists if you're looking for something to spruce up your walls! Would certainly recommend, and would return!

I had a pure blast in this store. They had so many creative items. I wound up buying catnip in…read morethese cute shapes. My cat actually played with these more than any catnip toy I've given her. They had clothing, jewelry and very cute and creative art work for your walls and other furniture. I absolutely enjoyed my visit. I think I would find something every time I visited. The back has an art studio. If you are downtown...go!

Such a cute shop with art from local artist! I love supporting small business and they had a ton of…read morecute items. I love the crochet goodies, and the cool mood rings. I didn't purchase anything because I wasn't greeted. Maybe next time.

An amazing experience in which you must plan a return visit to completely explore everything!…read more Unlimited carousel rides, multi discovery zones, the perfect place to wear those little ones out. The staff is very knowledgeable and available to assist you with any need. Highly recommend, budget friendly fun for the entire family!!

While celebrating my nephews birthday, I had a blast here!…read more It's really a good time for the entire family! I played as hard as the kids, honestly. The carousel was a fun experience to close our visit. My nephew also enjoyed the outdoor play areas. There were Christmas themed activities throughout the day, to include a Grinch Slime activity in the steam lab and crafting snow globes in the art studio. There's a game room with an air hockey table, basketball, as well as other games. It was a nice trip, I'm sure we will be back to enjoy more of what this location has to offer. I noticed they do have a cafe and seating area to dine, if you want to explore the menu while visiting. There is a private parking lot for this location.

Walking into PROXY in downtown Greensboro, you immediately sense it's not just another gallery. The…read morespace seamlessly blends art, design, retail, and community programming under one roof, creating something that feels both intentional and inviting. I stopped by during their pop-up on the Friday of the NC Folk Festival and again for the gallery opening on October 26, 2025 both to support the owners and the artists. Each event had its own charm, complete with drinks, appetizers, and a genuine sense of community among those who attended. If you're someone who appreciates both form and function, PROXY sits right at that intersection. I like to joke that everything for sale could easily be one of the owners' favorite things. You'll find art supplies, lighting, stationery, and home décor, all curated, and every piece of art on display is also available for purchase. Prices are approachable, making it a great spot for both new and seasoned collectors. Still in its early days, PROXY is finding its rhythm, and that evolving, "work in progress" energy is part of what makes it so exciting. I'm looking forward to seeing how it continues to shape and contribute to downtown Greensboro.

Our granddaughter goes here for dance. They have a lot of classes and options like ballet and tap…read more Located in historic downtown Thomasville. They have a website to check out their offerings.