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December 2023 by Ward Dougherty
This is a diamond in the rough. Visit it and see.This is located just north of the intersection of 17 and 255. It is an old restored school building that has been converted into a museum. There is plenty of parking in front of the school. What a great display and gorgeous building. Much of the entrance has large glass windows allowing a lot of light into the building. The staff was very friendly and helpful. There is a short 10-minute Smithsonian film with many of the local artisans featured that describes the local methods that were used to make Appalachian pottery. The building houses lots of displays showing pottery workshops, a kiln model, and pottery uses in past areas. There is a large set of displays of pottery from various artists and timeframes. It is my understanding that many of the pieces in the “workshop” displays are real artwork and not re-creations with makes it all the more fascinating to look at. As a bonus, the building is adjacent to (and connected to) another set of gift shops and museums. You can also visit other buildings on the site. The entire visit was wonderful and well worth visiting. You could spend a fair amount of time as there is a lot of information on display here that tells the true story of pottery that was created and grew out of this area.
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September 2023 by Greg Felzien
When you enter go to the main desk. 2 people were friendly. The folk pottery museum, the reason I came, staff refused to acknowledge me. Found the museum to be White-washed and giving a skewed view of the true history of the Cherokee people. Will not be back. Very uninspiring as an artist.
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July 2023 by Holly Shisler
The museum is an old school with wooden floors converted to a historical museum and rooms with local art and crafts. The Pottery Folk Art Museum is a new building with pottery from local families of potters who have carried on the tradition of Georgia pottery for many generations. Originally they served the needs of local farmers families before glassware was created. They created large pots using salt glazes in wood fired kilns to store preserved food, water, butter, and milk in. They dug and processed their own clay out of the ground. And developed their own glazes. Later when glassware was developed they made pottery and decorative items and began to put faces on the pots which became very popular. Well worth the trip. Donation only. Excellent museum.
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January 2023 by Melanie Zwan
This place is unlike any place or museum I've ever visited. It tells the history of a vanished way of life: the rural farming community of the Appalachian foothills. My wife's grandparents appear to be related to this group of people, and visiting this museum helped us learn more about her own heritage. The pottery on display is unique and tells a story of change over 100 years of American history. If you are in any way interested in American history, Appalachian history, or pottery, stop in!
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December 2022 by Cynthia Short
What an amazing place! I left knowing so much about the history of potters in North Georgia, and how they created their beautiful works. I hope to collect one someday.
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October 2022 by Jennifer Conner
Love this place it is full of history and things to do a must to check out
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October 2022 by Stephanie Camp
Such a unique and special place. Great for tourist to see but also a place dear to the local community.
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August 2022 by Robin Crossman
What a gem! Small connecting museums but a lot of exhibits. Pottery and the history behind each style was really terrific. The gift shop features crafts from local artists (all from within 50 miles). Well worth seeing!
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January 2022 by Kimberlee Russell
Wonderful history of the area and the pottery. I loved the biographies of all the area ladies.
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November 2021 by Timothy Crowson
My wife and I were amazed by this man's skills. Worth going to see . Take your camera so you can tell others about it. Also be sure to stop at the country store along the way.
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October 2021 by Mandy Dysart
Amazing local art and museum! Watch the 10 minute video in the museum that highlights the Meador family.
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September 2021 by George Schwab
Very interesting, learned a lot about the history of pottery Making in this area. Displays of some incredibly talented potters.
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June 2021 by terry pitman
Great place!!! We signed up as members. Cannot tell you how great the art work is. It is limited to be from only 50 miles away from the Museum, but there are some VERY TALENTED PEOPLE IN THIS AREA!!!!
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May 2021 by Dorlissa Munson
Comfortable to walk through, no rush. Clean. Associates friendly and informative. Unique variety of art, decor and pottery. Will definitely return.
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January 2021 by Jackie Wolgamott
Lots of interesting information about pottery and the area. Gift shop has items to buy from local artists. Wasn't able to visit the gift shop due to cleaning. Not sure about prices.
