Music, Dance and the Arts in the Mountains

Mark of the Potter

On the banks of the Soque River, the pottery studio is one of the most recognized businesses in the northeast Georgia region. Built in 1931 the building was originally known as Grandpa Watts grist mill. A must visit!

Location: 9982 Hwy 197 North Clarkesville, GA 30523

Phone: 706-947-3440

The Gourd Place

A North Georgia delight featuring educational nature displays as well as gourd art and pottery handmade on site!

Location: 2319 Duncan Bridge Rd Sautee, GA 30571

Phone: 706-865-4048

The Willows Pottery

A working studio featuring decorative, functional stoneware pottery, also features a Paint Your Own Pottery Studio.

Location: 1/2-mile South of Helen

Phone: 706-878-1344

Hickory Flat Pottery

A working pottery studio featuring decorative functional stoneware. Also, the work of over 20 other artists in pottery, jewelry, glass, copper and metal art, fiber and wood.

Location: 13664 State Hwy 197 North Clarkesville, GA

Phone: (706) 947-0030

The Sautee Nacoochee Center

The Sautee Nacoochee Center offers a Folk Pottery Museum, Theatre, Gallery, Art Studio, Dance Studio, History Museum, Heritage Site, Nature Preserve.

Location: 283 Highway 255 N Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571

Phone: (706) 878-3300

Sautee Community Contra Dance, 4th Saturday of each month

Contra dancing is a blend of folk and square dancing – with a flavor and warmth all its own. It is relaxed, fun, and easy to learn. Whether you come with a group, a partner, or alone, you`ll always find plenty of folks to dance with! People of different ages, backgrounds, and beliefs connect with one another with warmth and smiles and laughter.

Location: Sautee Nacoochee Center

Main Street Gallery

Specializes in self-taught art also known as vernacular, outsider or visionary art.

Location: 51 North Main Street Clayton, GA

Phone: (706) 782-2440