Purple Crayon is a great space to get creative and learn a new skill. We booked a Girl's Day Out…read moreAlcohol Ink Silk Scarf workshop with Deana and had a great time. Pam was very responsive throughout the booking process and Deana was a great instructor. They had so many workshop options, from painting, to chunky blankets, to mosaic coasters. I would recommend checking out Purple Crayon if you're looking for a space for a relaxed, fun, private art party!

I found The Purple Crayon when I was looking for art classes online. Their offerings were right up…read moremy alley--from knitting, to found object mini shrine making, to mosaics and beyond! The list is boundless! If your creative cup needs filling and you're a woman seeking comfortable, safe space to play--this is for you!

A wonderful studio with a selection of Ukrainian eggs. My husband is Ukrainian and wanted to show…read morehis support. We talked with the owner/artist, and she was so warm and welcoming. The eggs were beautifully painted. She also sells her art on notecards, which were reasonably priced. A cute little shop, supporting a much needed country.

What an interesting place! We walked around through several studios. I saw a ton of projects that…read morecaught my eye. Prices were high in my opinion but artists can do what they want. Many of the artists were present and available. The main person I was there to see wasn't there because she was at a festival. She designs the Ukrainian eggs. Wow is she talented! She also shared space with an artist that we bought several items from. If you like local art then this place is great. You are likely to find something you will want and hopefully buy. Highly recommended. We will be back.

Great experience! Perfect date night! Such a fun date night with super nice ladies! Everything is…read moreso well organized!

Went here the other day for a walk in Wednesday special. It was $19 when we selected one from a…read morepreset list. The hours for the walk in Wednesday were like 10 to 2 or something similar - lunchtime. When we got there, the lady was quite frazzled and seemed a little bit overwhelmed. I think they had a pretty large showing of people. She was super sweet though and excited about walking Wednesday being every day in April. We wanted to go again, but couldn't really find concrete online evidence as to whether it was Wednesday or just that one. Either way, it was a super good deal, and it was kind of fun to have a little lunch date at a very affordable price. The lady working was incredibly helpful and explaining what to do, but also letting us have space. The whole project only took about 30 minutes so it was pretty quick. My partner and I chose the same one because it was simply the coolest offered. They did have a good amount of choices though, and certainly something for everyone was available. After you choose your piece and your sticker, they show you how to apply different paint colors and we went to work. I kind of wish there was a little more involvement because we took our time and it still took only 30-45 minutes. Curious about how this is a BYOB because I would've barely had time to have a drink. Maybe some of the other projects are a bit more involved? it seems like they have some events that happened throughout the week and of course they are famous for parties and I'm sure that probably takes longer to get set up and stuff. Overall, this place is pretty close to town and was totally worth it as a spot to stop. we thought the quality of the products was really high and the guidance was appropriate. The studio is clean and inviting.

Oddest Clay Works hosted a community event where everyone got to make a tile that will become part…read moreof a larger art installation. It was beautifully organized and such a joy to be surrounded by neighbors, all creating something together. I'm genuinely excited to see our tile incorporated into the final piece. It means so much to have businesses like this that foster creativity and connection--helping to make our community better and more vibrant for everyone. Being in the space was inspiring and see us going back in the future when our baby is bigger to do so more creative projects. So much art to see and all made right here.

Wow, this place is bursting with creativity! It's individual pottery studios, classroom space,…read morekilns and so many artists beautiful work available for purchase. I believe they also have gallery openings and events there too.

I had an amazing time doing the batik class with Jess! I have trying to get into her class at SAFF…read morefor years and it's always full. I ended up having a one on one lesson in batik, and it was so much fun! Jess is a wonderful teacher, this is the third technique I've learned with her. She has a real knack for teaching, lots of fun stories, the process is fun, and I always love the results!

Lovely time to be had by all!…read more Lena was my instructor for my first ever attempt at tie dying anything. It was a hoot and a half. Lena herself is extremely talented, friendly and professional. I brought my own t-shirt and as the instructions posted on the website state: Wash Only DO NOT USE FABRIC SOFTENER. For a first time intro I ended up with an epic shirt. Hahaha! So very pleased with myself. Well this broke the ice and I am going to do it again and again. Wash. Tie-Dye. Repeat.

I've taken adult art classes from Peggy over the past 15 years from her studio in Cupertino. Peggy…read moredoesn't just show you the basics, she really makes students think about the process from beginning to end. From pre-planning an art project, to sketching to execution of the piece. I've learned more from her than any art teacher I've taken classes from in the past. She also teaches a variety of after school art classes for children as well as classes throughout the school year. It's always fun to see what the younger students come up with. She's pretty amazing and supportive of the kids as well. Her class offerings change regularly as well, so there's never a dull moment. I've taken PMC classes, mosaic art as well as the adult studio classes. Peggy's studio is really awesome - there are a lot of tools, supplies, books, and more to draw inspiration from. The grounds are lovely too - beautiful garden area with flowing water. It's a creative oasis for art students in Cupertino. :-)

I took ceramics from Peggy for 10 years and I cannot even start to tell you how much I learned…read more Peggy challenges her students to make whatever their mind can think of (and that can fit into the kiln). She teaches a variety of techniques in ceramics and allows her students to think for themselves and use their imagination. She also has an unimaginable amount of glazes to help make each piece of artwork very unique and exactly how the artist envisioned it. Peggy also teaches a variety of different art classes as well, not limited just to clay. She is one of the best teachers I have ever had and you will benefit so much if you or your child chooses to take a class (or several classes) from her!

This place is amazing! Texture Gallery and Art Bar is such a…read morecool place to stop by and look around or to take an art workshop. They are located in an old house (I believe) that has been transformed into an art gallery/ framing studio/ Art bar/ Studio space. The upstairs level is the art gallery. It is absolutely gorgeous with each room with different colored painted walls to make the art on display really pop. They have dragon head sculptures, calligraphy art, burlesque photography, unique jewelry and so much more. My favorite part of this gallery is actually one of the walls-one of the owners has been (over time) gold leafing one of the walls and it is absolutely stunning. I am dreaming of doing this in my future home one day myself now. The bottom level of the space is where the magic happens. There is an "art bar" which is full of all the art supplies that you could imagine. You can take art workshops here with a group of friends, do an art project by yourself, or do a boxed art project with all of the instructions and materials provided. I recently did a group Mixed Media art workshop. A group of six of us did a three hour workshop led by Patrice. She is a great teacher, the class was super affordable, and it was super fun! For $35-$60 (depending on canvas size), we each created our own unique textured, colorful artwork. We were instructed on how to use the different materials (paint, stamps, modeling paste, mod podge, h20 colors, pitt pens, oil pastels, napkins, tissue paper, etc) and given inspiration. Within the three hour time period, each of us was able to start and complete a piece of art. I truly love this place and recommend it for anyone who loves looking at art (walk through the gallery), anyone who is intimidated by the idea of making art (take a no-pressure workshop with Patrice), or active artists (always good to try new things). Bring your friends, your family, your coworkers. Super fun!

Great space with very unique art! I love it! The top…read morefloor is the gallery and custom framing shop, while the lower floor is a super fun art/craft class space. She has many interesting and fun ideas for making something--from challenging to kid friendly everyone can take a cool thing home.

Heartily highly recommended!! Kristen is very talented -- her glasswork is beautiful, with fun and…read morecreative color combinations. She is also a beautiful spirit-- kind, generous, and welcoming. Even though her studio and kiln were resting for the hot summer months, she took the time to show us around the studio and talk about the process, plus invited us to look at a lot of her work. I fell in love especially with her hummingbird feeders and brought one home. I'm eagerly planning to return, including to take a class sometime this winter.

From the owner: I blow glass the traditional way, using locally-sourced materials. I focus on interior design and…read morespecialize in unique, one of a kind chandeliers, pendant lights and wall sconces. I teach one on one glass blowing classes at my studio. Come and get blown away with me! We'll have some fun together!

Westside Artist Co-Op is a great addition to West Asheville. Downtown is filled with art galleries…read moreand spaces for artists so it's nice to see some local art on the west side. This is a large space filled with tons of locally made artwork. There is everything from jewelry, scarves, paintings, photography and most any other art/crafts you can imagine. This is a great space to decorate your home, to buy gifts, or just to look around for creative inspiration. When I visited, two of the artists were there to greet me and tell me about the gallery. They were very friendly and helpful yet allowed me to stroll through the space alone. I appreciated my experience here and hope to be back soon!

Great local cooperative art gallery! Over 30 local artists selling a wide variety of beautifully…read morehandcrafted items. Everything from traditional art like paintings, to soap, handwoven items, clothing, blown glass, jewelry, and more! I highly recommend dropping in and doing some holiday shopping.

This is one of my favorite jewelry stores. They have the most unique, contemporary pieces from…read moreacross the US. Shopping here is like walking through an art gallery. The staff is as lovely as the jewelry itself. I have a number of pieces from Mora and constantly get compliments on them wherever I go! Highly recommend checking out this little gem when visiting Asheville!

I purchased a beautiful pair of apatite and silver earrings from Mora a couple months ago and…read morediscovered when I wore them that one was missing a stone. I communicated with Marthe and the entire repair process went perfectly. Marthe was wonderful to deal with and assured me immediately that "of course" they would replace the missing stone. I mailed the earring to her and had it back, beautifully repaired, within ten days. Mora has beautiful and unusual jewelry and I never miss an opportunity to visit when I'm in Asheville -- and to make a purchase! Marthe is the perfect representative of Mora's many and multi-cultural jewelry designers/makers. I can't wait to visit the shop the next time I'm in town.