I was there a few weeks ago and bought my favorite clay Buncombe White, glaze and tools. It was so…read moreexciting for me to be there. I never thought a few weeks later they would be devastated by Hurricane Helene. Sending prayers for a quick recovery.

This is a great place to visit with fantastic supplies , displays, and reasonable prices…read morehowever......... Not great customer service. Slow checkout. Bad website that doesn't offer online sales. They close at the drop of hat. Absurd. How can they be closed on the weekend?? Just offer sales on Saturday, please!!! Because they are the only game in town they can offer marginal service. It's kind of an F you to the local ceramic community.

It's unlike any glass studio I've visited. We were amazed…read moreby the talent of the glassblowing at Lexington Glassworks. Each piece was a work of art.

We stopped here to pick up a glass ornament. The space was very open and filled with beautiful…read morework. The employee was incredibly friendly and helpful, even offering shipping. The pieces were fairly priced. I think you could also see glass demos depending on the time of day

The window display drew me into this gemstone and minerals shop in the Grove Arcade. Many fine…read moreexamples of fossils, crystals and gemstones. I wanted to touch everything! However, there were signs on every shelf and surface not to touch anything. And that's probably why I didn't buy anything, even though I felt like a kid in a candy store. If I could have put my hands all over everything, I guarantee I would have bought so much! Some very beautiful ocean jasper. (Signs posted not to take pictures of the ocean jasper)

The associates answered all questions with knowledge and eagerness to share it. The crystals were…read morevery cool but the fossils really blew my mind! To me every fossil is one of a kind, so seeing some of the prices for them being so low was insane too! I held a lot in my hands I'm not sure if they changed their rules but another review stated you couldn't hold things. You're definitely allowed to it's just a "you break it you buy it" deal and that's stated everywhere. We asked why we couldn't take pictures of the ocean jasper and they were very open with the reason and it's definitely fair! Ask them yourselves, it's an interesting story. Yeah there are many fossils out there but none exactly like another so as low 5$ you can walk out with a one of a kind piece of history! I got a few little cheaper fossils that were awesome gifts, but I got a giant megalodon tooth and I'm blown away it's an amazing store. I will tell anyone I know passing through NC Asheville or near to DEFINITELY not miss out on seeing what they have to offer.

We are from out of town...and this place is special. Great selection. Incredibly kind staff. They…read morewere so personable I didn't want to leave! Which is rare for me. The prices are on point, if not on the more affordable side. They had crystals for $0.50 - $1.00 (not all of them obviously) but the majority of the more "expensive" ones were like $3-6. We will definitely be back!

Instant Karma is a total vibe…read more They have a plethora of metaphysical treasures for you to select from--candles, garments, accessories, handbags, tapestries, posters, a whole wall of incense, pipes, jewelry, rocks, crystals, gems, local artwork and more. The merchandise selection is one of my favorites but the staff is the reason why I love coming here. They also have a highly rated tarot reader.

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!

Wow!!! I cannot say enough amazing things about this place. The amount of cool things they have is…read moreinsane!!! They have an array of stickers, shirts, trinkets, fidgets, etc. I love how inclusive they are and how they name they hire workers with different abilities. They also have artist highlights around the store that highlight local artists. The value is amazing and they are reasonably priced I cannot recommend his place enough

Very, very cool place! Lots of things here. Some of almost everything. They have trinkets, hats,…read moreT-shirts, you name it. Lots of cool sayings on clothing, etc. Nice place to browse and find something for yourself, of that friend who has everything. Good value and super great service.

We explored Arrowhead Gallery today during our trip in Old Fort. The lady working the store was…read moresoooo sweet and kind. She gave our daughter a heart magnet so we will always remember this place. It was so cute. We didn't buy anything but all the work inside here was beautiful! It looks like the have art workshops and classes too. The gallery features works from all local artists!

The Gallery of the Mountains is located in the Omni Grove Park Hotel. It is in the hallway on your…read moreway to the Sammons wing. The Gallery showcases the work of area artists. I liked how there were pieces in all price ranges. This gallery is smaller than the Grovewood Gallery and the items at each were different. I liked that most of the pieces had a little story to go with it about the artist. I saw some jewelry, pottery, glass, scarves, paintings, note cards, among other items. The service was very friendly, and I was there near closing time. My items were packaged nicely too! If you are looking for a gift for someone or yourself, you may find it here.