Let’s Go to the Mountains: Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia
At first glance, the two-year old Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia in Sautee Nacoochee (near Helen) doesn’t look like your typical museum. 
It definitely takes advantage of its surrounding, the Sautee Nacoochee Valley, with lots of glass, natural light and open spaces. So it would only make sense that the museum would be recognized for its architecture. 
The museum, designed by Robert M. Cain, architect in Atlanta,Ga., was recently awarded American Institute of Architects Honor Award for Excellence in Architecture. This was one of only two honor awards given out this year. The award is the highest design award given by AIA-Georgia and recognizes recently completed “architecture of distinction.”However, the architecture is just half of the reason you should visit the Folk Pottery Museum when you are in the area. 
Did you know that this is one of only few museums that focuses on folk pottery. 
Here, you’ll discover the importance of folk pottery to the region, the history behind making folk pottery and view pieces of various works.Want to see more pottery? Be sure to pick up (or download) a copy of Folk Potters Trail of Northeast Georgia (PDF file.) The Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia is part of the Sautee Nacoochee Center. Here, you will also find The Center Gallery, The Art Studio and more. photo credits: top photo, exterior shot is courtesy of Paul Hultberg Photography; other photos are courtesy of Rob Karosis Photography.
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