Super easy reservation and check in process. Lots of color choices and you get to pour your own…read morepaint, I have been to a few ceramics lounges that limit you to a certain amount of colors at one time so I enjoyed this. Very fun and calm experience

I love painting pottery and I have been here several times over the years. But the pottery…read moreselection was absolutely unacceptable today! There was still pieces that I had already painted years ago. I hope they get different pieces because I made a reservation and I didn't even paint because I already had everything. Very disappointing. Staff was nice and atmosphere was really laid back!

We had a corporate group of 9 people in Asheville for 9 people and had to reschedule an activity…read morelast minute (like 24 hours before) so we were scrambling to find options. I called and explained the situation and Sunny & Ann were able to accommodate us without hesitation. The class was GREAT! Nothing about it felt thrown together or last minute. It was so well executed, catered to all of our skills and interest levels and most of all was FUN! Additionally they were great instructors- encouraging us along the way, and just making us all feel comfortable. Can't recommend them enough!

I had the best time in my class. Sandy was such a patient teacher and clearly wanted me to have a…read moregreat time, learn something and make the pottery I made exactly what I wanted. I would highly recommend taking a class. I actually received the class as a gift from my family. so fun!

Great selection of pottery. Very friendly and helpful service…read more A must stop in downtown Asheville.

This may be my favorite place ever. I started collecting East Fork over 6 years ago and it has been…read morea joy to collect so many wonderful pieces. Their pottery is exciting and bright while also being neutral. I've collected an array of different glazes. East fork makes the best dishes around!

What a fun find! Located inside an old department store, this local artist studio/gallery is one to…read morevisit. Multiple levels of Asheville talent top to bottom. Art (print and painting), clay, soap, fragrance, more and more. And there is an old fashioned soda fountain to boot. I don't think I'll be back soon based on where I live... but if I do this will be my first or second stop. Please keep this place going. A gem!

This location is a fantastic artisan boutique shopping Emporium encompassed with historical…read morenostalgia. Plenty of tourists stop for the lunch offerings when counter/table service is available.

We stumbled upon the River Arts District by accident and the experience has been phenomenal. Here,…read moreat Art Garden, the gallery manager was kind enough to give us a brochure and guide us with what there is to see to get the full experience of the area. Things you should know: I. PARKING There's a massive private parking lot outside the warehouse-style building. Available spaces are endless ~ You won't have a problem finding a space. II. SERVICE Accommodating and informative. They'll go out of their way to help you here. III. QUALITY Vast amount of selection of artwork on various mediums. I like this specific location because everything is up for purchase. So, it's not like you can just observe and move on ~ you can actually buy it if you want it.

Wow, this is a really awesome new art gallery. This is a must-see if you are in the area. Go grab…read morea cup of coffee from Summit and walk over to look at some art! The instant you walk through the door, it is obvious that this place was built on love and intention. The space is filled with art from floor to ceiling but doesn't feel cluttered. It kinda feels like a big, warm art hug when you walk through the doors. A lot of the art has a kind of "hippie/spiritual" vibe to it. The art filling the studio is colorful and expressive. They showcase multiple artists' work and have a few studios that you can walk through as well as the main gallery hall. When the weather starts warming up, they will be planing a garden and sculpture area outside as well. This outside area will be quite large, the same size as their indoor space. This is an amazing gallery and I already can't wait to go back!

Was surprised at the quality of the art, quilts and woodworking in the folk art center. But that…read morequality comes at a price. Everything was a bit expensive as well. But we enjoyed the wide variety of items!

The Folk Art Center is one of the stops on the Blue Ridge Parkway. A lot of the Parkway is still…read moreclosed and this is the last stop at the moment as there are barriers preventing you from going north. The Folk Art Center is free to visit. Sometimes when I visit, you can see people working on their crafts. They were during my most recent visit. The building is accessible for everyone. The first floor has restrooms, the Southern Highlands Craft Guild shop and a Blue Ridge Parkway shop and an information desk. The second floor showcases the art. I love seeing all the different types of art from the quilts to woodworking to basket weaving. I enjoyed the stained glass and a canvas that was woven. It was quite unique. I enjoy the rotating exhibits as it is different each visit. Outside there are some trails if you want to explore nature.

Love places like this. Lots of small arty creators under one roof. Every little shop had something…read moreamazing. I personally found a beautiful handmade leather journal and my mom bought some jewelry. Glad we made a stop

I visit this place every time I come to town. Always full of good art as well as home furnishings…read morein the basement. I would say it's about on par with the Woolworth walk down the street. You pay for good art here so I wouldn't say it's cheap at all but every now and then you'll find something that will speak to you and is valuable enough to spend money on. Employees are friendly and courteous and overall it's definitely a place I look forward to visiting every time I come! It's still the same after many years and I'm perfectly fine with that.

In 2024, Hurricane Helene devastated the area. 80 percent of the River Arts District was destroyed…read moreand about 600 artists lost artwork and their studios. We visited in December 2025, and the Warehouse Studios was recently reopened (they said that waters had reached the second floor) and they also told me that several studios could never be reopened. This area is clearly marked with signage, a-frame signs with murals, coffee shops, studios and stores. Walk in the studios, see the artists at work, talk with them about their art. The Blue Ridge mountains, nature, and flora are prominent in lots of art, though there is so much more -- pottery, glass, textiles, photography, jewelry.... This was one of the highlights of our AVL trip.

The service is great The even have popcorn and cocoa on…read morethe house. Kid and dog friendly with a small slide for the kiddies and a fire place outside There is a food truck outside- looks like good options Decent restrooms and parking space.

First off I was greeted by an ornery older man hassling me about using THEIR parking lot. After he…read morefound I had planned on giving them business he reluctantly changed his attitude. Maybe I'm not their typical demographic? Anyway after a few minutes of talking (if you want to call it that) and viewing what little product they had available and feeling like more of an inconvenience than a customer I told them I would rather take my business elsewhere. I was asked to leave and as I was leaving I noticed the older man and his sons (I'm assuming) standing guard watching me leave as if to threaten me. I have heard other horror stories about these people and their "business" and I have to say I can't NOT recommend this place enough. I have never been treated so poorly.

A specially ordered expensive pasta bowl was cracked in 2 places during the firing. The owners…read moretried to pass it off as perfect. Very disappointing for a business that has been in this location for many years. No surprise that I even refused a replacement. I worry about giving more business to a company that has questionable ethics.

I love exploring Asheville's River Arts District at every opportunity, but I must say, Cotton Mill…read moreStudios are some of my favorites. Several studios extend throughout this old, repurposed mill, beautifully adorned with a geometric mural and small sitting gardens along the outside. But it's the inside that is like opening up a present on Christmas morning, any and all artists will find something they enjoy here, the gallery is very diverse. +Christie Calaycay: traditional metalsmithing techniques [piercing, forming, forging, hard soldering, textural hammering, and riveting]. Emphasizes organic qualities & natural appearance. Jewelry meant to ground & connect the wearer to nature/environment. +Andy Herod: screen printing, acrylics, aerosol stencils, guache, watercolor, wood working and drawing. +Nancy Hilliard Joyce: matte acrylic hues, various hand-made papers & touches of oil colors. +John Mac Kah: Paintings as experiences! +Metal and Thread: Textile work {Derek Dominy: fascination with the formation of various alloys}. +Victoria Pinney: Oil paint & waxing to create abstract works. +REVOLVE: Studio [inside a gallery!] They were doing an exhibit with works from a local university during my visit. +Akira Satake: Ceramics!! His work evokes the hand of nature. +Barbara Zaretsky {of CLOTH Fiber Workshop}: handcrafted decorative textiles for home and wardrobe. Plant based dyes! AND, in addition to all the fabulous artists, the various textiles, the incredible building... they have an incredible coffee and pastry shop, sharing quarters with Akira Satake {some of his ceramics are used to hold pastries and even cream!} So, the ultimate dream comes true at The Cotton Mill, you can oogle over incredible art, while sipping on a fabulous tea or coffee.

We parked more centrally located by the Wedge building but walked all around the area and made it…read moreover to this building. There's definitely a mix of artists and an exotic boutique. The reason I'm not giving this a higher rating is because a lot of the art didn't grab us as much as in some of the other nearby galleries. In one place, the artists didn't even look up to acknowledge us when we entered and departed. Weird. It looks like pre-COVID, they also had events with live music here. This looks like a cool building, but all in all we enjoyed some of the nearby galleries better.