Are you feeling crafty? Not like the kind of crafty that involves scheming and tomfoolery, but the kind requiring a glue gun, markers and a bit of creativity. Outer Banks arts and crafts provide fun activities to people of all ages and can be found in museums, galleries, studios, do-it-yourself projects and workshops happening throughout the beach. If you choose to do some arts and crafts while on an outing, you’ll create a great souvenir that will serve as a constant reminder of your trip to the Outer Banks. Arts and crafts also provide fun activities for rainy days where you can whip up as many creations as you desire. Depending on when you visit the Outer Banks, you can find professional artists offering classes and workshops that you can take to learn a new type of art or improve your existing skillset. Check out the listing below to see when, where and what’s available for Outer Banks arts and crafts and get your la vie bohème on!
Outer Banks Things To Do by Area
Corolla | Duck & Southern Shores | Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills & Nags Head
Roanoke Island & Manteo | Hatteras Island | Ocracoke Island
Outer Banks Things To Do by Category
KDH Cooperative Gallery is a fun stop for the whole family. They have a sparkly winged horse in front of the gallery that provides a great photo opportunity...read more
Kinnakeet Clay is a treasure worth taking the time to discover. Go off the beaten path and seek them out in historic Avon Village (Kinnakeet). You'll enjoy ...read more
Life on a Sandbar is a great stop during your vacation for shopping and activities, and they happen to be the Outer Banks headquarters for Del Sol color-...read more
Everyone’s an artist, and Local Color is your chance to realize and embrace your potential (however vast or limited). This art studio offers painting...read more
This local studio features the gorgeous original pastel artwork and prints of Mary Bassell. She also offers lessons in pastels. Call ahead to make an...read more
Supplementing cultural arts programs in local schools, the Mustang Outreach Program works tirelessly to increase Outer Banks students’ exposure and access...read more
To add beauty and culture to its Town Hall building, the Town of Nags Head has purchased more than 100 works of fine art by local artists over the course of...read more
Purchase your beach driving permit at the main desk on the second floor. Permits are $50 for Nags Head residents and $100 for all others and are valid in...read more
Ocracoke celebrates its sweetest tradition in early August with the annual Ocracoke Fig Festival sponsored by Ocracoke Preservation Society. Local vendors...read more
The Ocrafolk Festival is one of the most beloved Outer Banks annual events and traditions. On the first weekend in June, storytellers, musicians and artists...read more
Through professional and nurturing instruction, the Outer Banks Centre for Dance teaches toddlers to adults proper dance techniques, etiquette and...read more
