Our local arts scene is diverse and preserves the traditional local craftsmanship of North Georgia’s deep historic roots. From pottery and glassblowing to performing arts and historic sites, art lovers, history buffs and antique collectors have plenty of arts and culture to immerse themselves in.
Located in the Historic Nacoochee Village, The Willows Pottery has a large selection of Handmade Pottery from the Southeast. Go and watch the potters working and even have some fun by painting your own pottery.
The Glassblowing Shop is a unique place to see amazing works of are using methods of “Flamework” glassblowing, “Furnaceworking” and “Stained Glass” work all original had blown creations by local artists.
Visit the Sautee Nacoochee Community Association Center, nestled in the Appalachian foothills of Northeast Georgia, this is a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing creativity and committed to preserving and protecting the natural and historical resources of the Sautee and Nacoochee Valleys and the surrounding area. Check out this site for Performing Arts, Art Studio Workshops, Programs for Kids and more during your visit to the Helen area.
Gone With The Wind fans don’t want to miss this beautiful historical white plantation style home, “Scarlet`s Secret” full of Collectibles and Memorabilia.
Serving historic Sautee Valley continuously for over 127 years, the Old Sautee Store is famous for the eclectic combination old store museum and contemporary Scandinavian gifts, not to mention the on sight homemade bakery & sandwich shop.
Take a ride out scenic Highway 197 and enjoy watching history continuing to be made at Mark of the Potter. Mark of the Potter was established in 1969 in an old mill on the banks of the Soque River in the mountains of Northeast Georgia where local potters specialize in handmade pottery.
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.
Glass Mountain Gallery was established in 1996 in Robertstown Georgia, just one mile north of Helen. Local artists have produced handcrafted fine art glass which has been sold all over the world.
