Shop there frequently for gifts. Very unusual gifts of high quality and for the most part, reasonably priced.
Friendly staff and a nice place to stop on the ride. This is great stuff. Don't miss the sculptures outside.
We had visited this center many years ago and enjoyed it, but on this visit we were disappointed in what we found. Most of the artisans crafts were VERY over-priced, in our opinion, and just run-of-the-mill; not much imagination and handicrafts. We will not be going back.
I got here pretty soon to closing and was a little nervous I'd be run off, but that was hardly the case. The very friendly clerk gave me a warm greeting and stayed past closing helping me out. She even recommended a few other local shops for me to try out. They had a nice selection, and I'm glad I was able to stop by.
The Artisan Center is a wonderful place to visit and learn about low-country artists and crafts people. You can find unique treasures for gifts and to beautify your home. Nothing is mass produced. Many interesting original pieces and paintings. They have smaller items for thoughtful gifts and large items for indulgence. It's a wonderful place where you can support local artists.
Be sure to visit South Carolina Artisans Center while in the Walterboro/Charleston area.. Charming with over 300 SC artists represented...photographers, jewelers, potters, painters, glassworks, wood carvers, basketmakers, and on and on and on. Fabulous opportunity to pick up unique gifts or souvenirs on your way through South Carolina.
The building and grounds are exhibit one for art lovers, there is a wide variety in price, medium, and quality of items from novelty to master works made in South Carolina. The site is adjacent to downtown and the Colleton Museum and Farmer's Market and it is a comfortable site to browse, buy gifts, or unique decorations for your home.
This attraction offers a variety of gifts and art. It is a juried show, so the featured artisans may vary from year to year. Definitely a creative display of the Lowcountry.
We were greeted by an enthusiastic artist who quickly told us this was the "Official" state artisan center. OK (so what). She also said it was a juried center; so I'm wondering who was rejected. Some nice things but really, a lot of poor quality work. Worth a visit if you are in town but no where near as impressive as the Southern Highlands Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville, NC.
There are some really good and affordable pieces at the Artisans Centre will free tea and coffee whilst you peruse the stock. Prices are at all levels and you will be certain to come away with an item to treasure. Some pieces look great from any way around, is it a horse or a frog? Go there and solve the riddle.