Crafty people will love Hatteras Island as much as the outdoorsy and sporty people do. Hatteras Island has an abundance of studios and shops where you can create and make beautiful things for gifts or for yourself. From painting parties to jewelry-making to tie-dyeing and knitting, you’ll find all kinds of fun indoor artsy things to do in Hatteras.
Art and Arts & Crafts in Hatteras
This gallery, owned by a native Hatteras Island family for more than 20 years, is not an ordinary art gallery. Sure, they offer paintings and other artwork by their family of artisans, but they also offer rock art, driftwood art and their latest creation, oyster shell art. Sarah Allender is the jewelry designer on site. She also has her own signature etched glass that is...read more
Art and Arts & Crafts in Hatteras
For a funky and fun shopping experience, The Cosmic Octopus offers handwoven hammocks, 3D tapestries, handmade tie-dyes and hookah and e-cigarette accessories. They also feature tie-dye t-shirt classes every Tuesday and Thursday in season — $17.50 per person includes a shirt, all supplies and step-by-step instruction on how to create a variety of shapes and patterns. Ask about group rates. They’re open daily in season;...read more
Art and Arts & Crafts in Hatteras
Uglie Mugs offers quite the combination of enticements — coffee, baked goods, Internet access, locally made photography, jewelry, t-shirts, mugs and beads galore. It has ice cream and smoothies in the summer and sells a nice selection of teas. It also carries home and garden decor and gift items like wind chimes and measuring spoons. The bead shop offers thousands of beads and all the supplies you need to...read more
