Cedar Creek Gallery

One of the top five fine art and fine craft galleries in North Carolina. Established by Sid Oakley, the fine traditions are being carried on now by his daughter, Lisa. Sid pioneered the development of crystalline glazes for fine art pottery. He was a funny, gentle, extreemly talented and generous individual. Sid established opportunities for resident artists on the picturesque grounds, and visitors may not only purchase fine art, but watch some of the artists who are producing it.
Sid’s generosity was astonishing. Once two ladies were shopping in the gallery and admiring the beautiful, (and expensive) crystalline for which the gallery was noted. One said to the other, «One day, I am going to have something as beautiful as that in my home.» Sid came over, took the piece down from the shelf and said :“I’m Sid Oakley, and I want you to have this as a gift from me.“
Lisa Oakley is a glass artist, and is continuing and improving on the traditions at Cedar Creek.

What a beautiful and peaceful spot. When you are yearning for a short ride out of town on a gorgeous day, think about driving out to Cedar Creek gallery. The drive is not bad at all and there are signs leading the way once you turn off 98.
A huge selection of pottery, jewelry, glass, and other art that is local to this area and North Carolina.
They do beautiful work onsite as well and often have really fun events. I attended the Spring Festival last weekend and there were at least five artists doing demonstrations onsite. Blowing glass, making jewelry, pottery, wood pieces and even some metal working.
It’s a great place to find a unique, local gift that someone is sure to treasure.

The Grounds of this place are ENCHANTING! Beautiful Gardens! Artist Studios! Work Shops! Large Main Gallery! Rustic!
In the center of the Gallery is a Bamboo Garden! The Gallery is Bigger than it appears from the outside! Most of the Pottery has great style, not the traditional looks!
High Quality Pottery! Cool Styles! Blown Glass! Furniture! Turned Wood Projects and many other Wood works! Outdoor Art! Great Looking Bags for my Bride… Large Section of Jewelry!

A terrific afternoon out with my bride while out tooling about in the little yellow car included an off the beaten path stop at Cedar Creek Gallery. It’s really not hard to find, it’s just not on a main road. I’ve been in Creedmoor for more than six years and I’m surprised this was the first time I stopped.
Being a hobbyist this was a fun visit to see pieces of woodwork that I like to create myself, from wine bottle stoppers to pens to business card holders, tables and toy trains. There is something for everyone here, and if you go out back, Matt might call you up near the kilns to show a little glass blowing. I’m really not into the pottery or welded sculptures, although some of those sculptures were really REALLY fun to see.
There’s a vast variety of affordable to «must really WANT to GOT to HAFTA have to part with that kind of money!» gifts and general merchandise — oh, and handmade, not manufactured in a sweatshop out of the country.
Buy Local — this is that kind of place!

This is my go-​to place for special gifts and personal purchases. They have a wide variety of potters that they carry and the displays are done in a tasteful manner. There is also a diverse variety of jewelry vendors. A fun afternoon outing!