Canal Quarter Arts — Attraction in Fredericksburg

My hubby and I visited this place a while back and stopped by again recently. The lady working there had big beef with the coffee shop that used to be open in the space, which was awkward and uncomfortable for us to hear her talk about. She talked with a 'kill you with kindness' kind of way that put my hair on end. I didn't buy anything, but I enjoyed perusing the paintings, pottery, cards, and other art they had. Visited again recently without the hubs and the coffee shop isn't back yet (wonder why!) and it looks like they may be moving out. There was a lot more art in there the second time I visited, which was pleasant, but I didn't stay long becuase the same lady was there again. I got the impression she owned the place but I may be wrong. Cool wood art and metal art on the walls.

edited to say I did look up the business and I believe it was the owner who spoke to...

If you have not been here then you need to go! Joelle Cathleen has some amazing art! Bad Truck Pottery is amazing as well. We have purchased several pieces from this studio and are looking forward to our art classes. Check out Beverly's mosaic pieces. Hoping she teaches classes...

Great art studio(s). Was introduced to this place by a friend who had bought a print from Joelle and returned on a first friday to buy another. Incredibly friendly and talented artists were...