This place is jam-packed with tons of items. In the front area you will be greeted by lots of…read morebeautiful watercolor art paintings. Then you can walk into other rooms where you can find food, dulcimers, pottery, wood ornaments & bowls, pottery crocks, and hand-dyed silk scarves. Except for the dulcimers and paintings, it had more of a country feel to the items. For instance, the hand-painted spoons and gourds. They had some Pappy's bbq sauce and I asked whether it was made with the famous Pappy Van Winkle's bourbon, but he didn't know. Didn't buy it - it could be named after some fellow named Pappy! I ended up buying some beautiful painted notecards.

Has a Dark interior, wooden walls with lots of interesting pieces. At first, the really dark…read moreinterior turned me off. But, a worker engaged me in conversation and this seemed to brighten the envirinment. The store contained Hand crafted note cards, gourds, ornaments, soaps, musical instruments, quilts, walking stickes, jams, sauces, jewelry, etc. The workers were wonderfully friendly and helpful.

Amazing they are still open. I went in with a vey slim friend and the sales Man was gushing over…read moreher. Note this really is not her thing but it is mine. I was wallpaper to him. I ended up getting a turned wooden miniature rolling pin for use while traveling. He then was offended I would use it actually for cooking, And proceeded to call me a glutton because I'm not slim like my friend. Wow! We were both taken aback ...Amazing ! I'm still offended. I'm overweight but really, it was out of the blue, uncalled for and highly offensive.

I love the quality and variety of art and handmade items they offer in their gallery--paintings,…read moreart photography, woodworking, pottery, cards, jewelry and more. Their prices are really reasonable, too! I love supporting a non-profit organization like this dedicated to support Kentucky artisans. I do most of my gift buying there. In a world of large corporate consumerism, it's nice to know I'm directly supporting the makers of this beautiful work. You know who created each piece. Being a non-profit, you can also support them with donations.

Gallery 103 is a hidden treasure tucked greenery behind the Boone Tavern. A meticulous co-op…read moregallery is upheld by 3 local artists focused on jewelry, household pottery, and abstract paintings. Not only will you be greeted with a welcoming, but you will also be in awe of the vivid canvases, earrings, and flower vases enwrapping the shoppe. The reflective necklaces and flower-pressed vases are magnificent crafts. The unique pieces reflect Berea's rich history, with a wide range of uses from practicality to self-fulfillment. Gallery 103 is an enriching display of the artisans in Eastern Kentucky.

The mastery in the work at this shop is incredible. By cutting intricate patterns in multiple…read morelayers of metal and laying them over colorful minerals, Mr. Thompson has produced striking images of nature in pennants that have their own depth of field. His pieces are inspired and inspiring - truly amazing. Teresa Cole's pottery is also masterful, and I recommend venturing around the back of College Square to get to their shop, a hidden gem.

I had printed out a list of places to go to in Berea and this was on that list. It's a nice shop…read morethat is clean and well organized with lots of hand-made items to choose from. On their sign, you can see they offer paintings, glass art, pottery, wood & metal items, garden art and even furniture. They all looked to be of very good quality, too.

This gallery displays exquisite locally-made items of metal and wood. Everything has an expensive,…read morehigh-quality feel and look. I spent quite a bit of time browsing the gallery and I enjoyed every minute of it. I will remember this place when I return to Berea.

Beautiful, spacious shop featuring many artisans. The ladies working at the shop were lovely…read more Friendly and welcoming, offering help where needed. There is a nice space with tables and umbrellas out front to relax.

This place is a treasure! The gallery is full of gorgeous art and trinkets, some of which are made…read moreby the local college students! The products seem to range in price from the $10s to the $100s. So there is something for every budget. The woman who was working when we visited was incredibly kind. I highly recommend stopping by when you are in Berea and hope to return in the future!

Very nicely laid out store and I was welcomed right away. Your eyes will dart around at all the…read moredifferent offerings. From jewelry to pottery to metal work plus art and journals. It's fun to see what she has to offer, There are whimsical animals made of upcycled metal that will make you smile. I think that most surprised me was the hand made chop stick bowls with an opening to rest your chopsticks which are also included. Not something you' d expect to see in rural Kentucky! You won't regret stopping in.

We entered this store to look around and were blown away to find out that Diane made most of this…read morebeautiful art and glass herself! Beautiful paintings, photos, glass beads, jewelry, all by Diane and all beautiful! I bought some of the cute glass zipper pulls - so unique. She was fun to talk to, and she does animal rescue too! Diane told us about the artist that makes the cute metal animal sculptures out of recycled metal parts. What a talented and busy woman - so glad that we stopped in. She even took time to answer our question about a plant growing outside her studio (she also has a horticulture degree, among her art degrees).

The Artisan Center is a perfect place to stop for a break. The upscale center is filled with…read morehandmade products made by Kentucky artisans. Berea is famous for their school that trains artisans hand crafting. . I saw lovely hand crafted jewelry, pottery, quilts and more. I purchased Stone Ground Grits and my granddaughter bought a cute metal crafted animal. The cafe is fun with down home sandwiches at reasonable prices. The fried bologna sandwich is made to order with toppings of your choice. My husband and I shared one and also had the chicken salad on croissant. The chicken was creamy and quite good. (They also serve ice cream.) The staff in the cafe and the shop are welcoming and nice. There is plenty of parking in the beautiful tree lined lot. Outdoor rocking chairs are a nice touch. The restrooms are upscale, lovely and clean. Overall, great stop.

My wife encouraged me to stop here on our way back to Illinois since we drove past it on the way…read moreover to Tennessee . This place had plenty of parking spaces but as a person that visits Artisan Markets all the time. I was truly unimpressed. Don't get me wrong, this place has some great food selection here as well , very friendly people and really clean restrooms. It's pretty quiet but the selection of merchandise from local Artisans are just overpriced. It was great that we came here during Black Friday because they had items 20% off. Overall, it's a casual place to check out.

So many interesting and unique items in this store. Fairly high quality and well-organized…read more Amazing even more that it is a fair trade store which doesn't make a profit on their own - they pass it back to the makers of these products. It's refreshing to be in a store that is globally conscious

One of my favorite stores in Berea. Excellent prices for really unique items, and they support…read moredeveloping nations! I bought a box of really delicious chamomile tea, and a cute stone rabbit statue for only $10. I will definitely come back for my Christmas shopping. Whether you are looking for coffee, chocolate, wallets, or even clothes, this store has it.

This is a small store filled with wood turned items and small brooms. The owner, Tim Wade, hand…read moremakes all the wood products while somebody else does the brooms. Tim walked me through his store and showed me everything he offered. Even going through each item to tell me what the initial use was and other uses that customers have come up for them. You can see how much he loves what he does and the passion he shows for why he does it. I ended up buying a small glass canning jar with a wooden lid that he made. It elevates a simple thing into something quite impressive. His wares are also sold in a couple of other stores in the area. Very personable and professional.

Tim Wade, wood worker, was running the shoppe today. He is very personable and enjoys sharing the…read moreinfo on his crafts. Loved the kitchen utensils and the horseshoe handle brooms -every piece has a story. The decorative tray/valet is beautiful and functional! So many gift ideas!!