Kinnakeet Clay — Attraction in Avon

This was our first time in Avon and I had googled some attractions to check out while here. This one was my favorite by far. If you call ahead you can get the schedule for "make your own" projects that need a few days to cure and fire. I missed the Tuesday morning session by going in the afternoon; it would have been fun. The items in this shop are made by various artists, some local, but all from North Carolina. I saw a few things I really liked, but I had other pottery shops on my list in Hatteras & Frisco, so I wanted to wait to see what else I found. I came back on Friday and bought one of the items and a book written by a local author. Ask for a card to be punched/ stamped at 3 other shops in Frisco and Hatteras and you get a $10 credit for any of the four shops. I used mine here, but I almost used it at Blue Pelican Gallery in Hatteras that has a yarn shop inside, but I'm glad I came back to Kinnakeet Clay. Maybe I can use up my yarn stash before we get back to Hatteras and I can use my next coupon at...

Kinnakeet Clay is a wonderfully unique shop with a vast variety of clever artwork; both for useful and practical purposes as well as display. Though there is definitely a beach/water overtone to some of the art, there is a great span of styles. The store is very pleasant and there are so many great gift ideas. The quality is so far above most shops at reasonable prices.

The pottery class is a really fun way to spend part of your day with the bonus of creating your own art to take home. The class is surprisingly easy for even those of us that have no talent!

I highly recommend looking up Kinnakeet Clay if you are...

My wife and I are fortunate to have been able to spend an annual vacation in Avon each October for the past 15 years. There few things that we have not already seen, so it takes something special to get us away from our beach front rental. One place that is a annual must for us is Kinnakeet Clay. They have wonderfully crafted art, warm & welcoming staff, and a great artisan/owner. If you are staying in the OBX south of Nags Head, Kinnakeet Clay is well worth you time...