An open workshop for kids and kids at heart
Grab a friend • Paint pottery • Drink Espresso • Buy gifts • Make memories
Art Center
Paint your own pottery
Pottery wheels* • Glass Fusion
Candle making • Jewelry • Mosaic art
Ceramics and Glass, 1-2 days
Mosaics and Acrylic pottery, same day
Candles about 30 min.
* Wheel thrown items need to be shipped
Swept Away Cafe
The secret coffee shop inside Studio 12
Featuring
Swept Away Blonde Espresso
Espresso • Boba Tea • Smoothies • Sparkling Lemonade
Refreshers • Acai Bowls • Pastries • Brownies & Bars
Breakfast Croissants • Cupcakes • Crab Melts
Your Creative happy place
Paint Your Own Pottery
Throw your own pottery
No appointment needed. Pick up in 1-2 days or Make 'n Take
Choose from our extensive collection - mermaids, holiday trees, tiles, mugs, banks, tableware and so much more! Check out our new line of vintage bisque, cast from antique molds.
Make a date with us, to learn pottery basics. We will guide you on the potters wheel to create a simple bowl. Return to trim and glaze or we can finish it for you and ship in about 2 weeks.
100% of our gift shop items are made in the Outer Banks
Or make your own; soy candles and aromatherapy jewelry
Local Artists
Guided Glass Fusion
No appt needed. Pickup in 1-2 days
Choose from night lights, sun catchers, wine stoppers or pendants and let us show you how to design in glass, it's easy! Space is limited. Not recommended for children under 10
Mosaics and Board Art
Choose a shape and add ceramic tiles to create a 3D keepsake. Grout kit supplied to finish at home or you can create board art using acrylic paints.
Take Home Same Day
Makers Classes
MON 1pm
Holiday Project
MON 3pm
Intermediate Clay
TUE 2pm
Glass Fusion
WED 2pm
Decoupage
THU 2pm
Wire wrapping
Holiday
spoon rests
(Kid friendly)
Make a Mug
Christmas Wreath
Ornaments
Deco Shells
(Kid friendly)
2 Seaglass
Necklaces
Artful Escapes; Your weekly unwind
Achieve relaxation through artistic expression.
A different stress-reducing project each week! Everything from neurographic art to watercolor, clay and food art.
Wednesdays are adults only
Thursdays kids are welcome with a participating adult.
WED 4pm • TH 4pm
Watercolor Canvas Painting
Paint a beach-themed sampler using watercolor on canvas.
A semi private class where you learn the skills needed, to move water and paint on canvas. We will teach you to paint "plein air" from any outdoor vista.
This is not a group paint-along
TU 3pm • TH 3pm
Weekends Just Got Better
Guarantee $200 min purchase and the studio is yours!
We are typically closed on Saturdays and Sundays. But if you're here for the weekend, just book a private party and we are here for you! Perfect for Girls weekends, Birthdays and Reunions.
$200 non-refundable deposit is your project credit for any & all studio projects
Located in Avon village on Hatteras Island
Studio FAQs
No added studio fees!
Class materials are all inclusive
Most projects take about 1 to 1.5 hours
Classes are held daily
No refunds on class no shows, no exceptions.
Hatteras Day Trip!
Pea Island Wildlife Refuge
Avon Fishing Pier
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum