Museums
Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia
283 Georgia Hwy 255 NSautee, GA, 30571Phone:706-878-3300 ext 307Email:cbrooks@snca.orgWebsite:http://www.folkpotterymuseum.com/The Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia showcases the handcraft skills of one of the South’s premier grassroots art forms, and explores the historical importance and changing role of folk pottery in southern life.
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2319 Duncan Bridge Rd.Sautee, GA, 30571Phone:706-865-4048Email:pwjl@hemc.netWebsite:http://www.gourdplace.com/Come tour our gourd museum, retail shops, and beautiful grounds. Buildings are handicap-accessible. Located five miles from Helen in the mountains of beautiful northeast Georgia, we're the oldest retail gourdcrafting business in the United States!
We make many different items from gourds here, both beautiful and whimsical, including planters, containers, toys, and ornaments; we also sell plain gourds for do-it-yourselfers. In addition to gourds, we now feature our patented Gourd Impressions pottery. Using gourds as molds, we make functional and decorative stoneware and porcelain items.
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Helen Art Gallery & History Museum
25 Chattahoochee StrasseHelen, GA, 30545Phone:706-878-3933Email:info@helenarts.orgWebsite:http://www.helenarts.org/
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13664 Hwy. 197 N.Clarkesville, GA, 30523Phone:706.947.0030Email:cindy@hickoryflatpottery.comWebsite:http://www.hickoryflatpottery.com/Hickory Flat Pottery is located in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains, close to Lake Burton and Helen. The Studio and Gallery are housed in the historic 112 year old Wikle homestead. It has a history and personality all its own as do I, and chances are if you come back again and again you will find out about both.
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8660 N. Main StHelen, GA, 30545Phone:706-878-7041Cell:404-388-0471Have you ever seen REAL TARANTULAS? No? Then you must visit our LIVE TARANTULAS GALLERY in Helen, Georgia!
In our Museum, you will see the biggest collection of tarantulas- about 30 different big hairy spiders, scorpions, lizards, 3ft long iguana, and also 10ft long albino Burmese Python! You will see the biggest, most beautiful venomous and rare tarantulas from South America, Africa and Asia. You will learn lots of interesting facts about arachnids and you will see a great documentary about tarantulas in the wild!
And you can have your photo taken with our Tarantula or Snake!
In addition, our gallery sells tarantulas and offers great educational shows for schools, church groups, summer camps, and various parties at your or our place. Our educational gallery is a wonderful place for the whole family and especially your children will very much appreciate the stay with us.
You will be very excited because you have never seen so many tarantulas at one place! In addition, our photos are very unique and your friends will definately admire you for your bravery! So, what are you waiting for? We are looking forward to you.
Admission for adults 12 and over is $4 and children are $3
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Sautee Nacoochee Community Association
238 Hwy 255 NSautee Nacoochee, GA, 30571Phone:706-878-3300Email:kblandin@snca.orgWebsite:http://www.snca.org/Nestled in the Appalachian foothills of Northeast Georgia, the Sautee Nacoochee Community Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing creativity and commited to preserving and protecting the natural and historical resources of the Sautee and Nacoochee Valleys and the surrounding area. The SNCA maintains the Sautee Nacoochee Center, a thriving cultural and community center housed in a restored rural schoolhouse. The Center offers a Folk Pottery Museum, Theatre, Gallery, Art Studio, Dance Studio, History Museum, Heritage Site, Nature Preserve, Environmental Studies Room and Conference Facilities. The Association has established Sautee Nacoochee as an official Historic District and one of "The 100 Best Small Arts Towns in America."
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SHAPIRO'S GALLERY OF AMERICAN CRAFTS
2269 Highway 17Sautee, GA, 30571Phone:706-878-1221Fax:(706) 878-1220Email:sautee@shapirogallery.comWebsite:http://www.shapirogallery.com/SHAPIRO'S Gallery is located in Sautee at the junction of Highway 17 & 255. This North Georgia Mountain Gallery represents over 200 American Artists featuring jewelry, clay, glass, wood, and metal. Discover the best collection of mobiles, kaleidoscopes, puzzle boxes and outdoor art for the porch and garden.
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7275 S Main StHelen, GA, 30545Phone:(706) 878-1344Email:thewillows@windstream.netWebsite:http://www.thewillowspottery.com/Large selection of Handmade Pottery from the Southeast. Pottery made onsite Daily. Come see our Potters Working! Also Featuring... Paint Your Own Pottery, All Ages Welcome, Great for Groups and Parties The Willows Pottery is a working studio featuring decorative, functional stoneware pottery. All of the pottery sold in the 125+ year old house is either made onsite or by local craftspeople. Most days, you will catch a glimpse of resident potters Emily DeFoor and Betsy Ledbetter working at their wheels. Customers are encouraged to observe and ask questions about the pottery making process. The Willows offers a variety of pottery including mugs, serving pieces, accessories and custom dinnerware sets. The Willows also features a "Paint Your Own Pottery" Studio where customers and groups can create their own masterpieces. Hours: Monday - Saturday 10-6 , Sunday 12-6 Unless by Appointment or Group Reservation
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