I'm madly in love with this place! I already have two of their knomes. The Resident artist or…read moreowner actually made one to order for me. I'm coming back for one for my third house. I'm convinced they provide calm karma to their space. Karen Knight

I am so happy we went in here. I wasn't sure what to expect - I was thinking more semi-museum, part…read moreinfo center with a few pieces from local artists for sale. But, it was packed with unique, locally made art goods (95% Asheville artists, 5% Tennessee/Kentucky they say) that were awesome AND affordable. Pottery, wood carvings, textiles, Christmas ornaments, cookware, glass art, paintings, and more. I liked most everything I saw, and again, it was artistry that wouldn't break your bank. The customer service was so friendly, and the nice lady working really wanted to connect with us, and also tell more about the artists who made some of the different art. Informative, funny, kind - she was great. I would recommend this to EVERY Asheville tourist looking for something unique to take home, rather than junky trinkets made in China that you can find in every American gift shop.

Here's where art is wonderfully local and diverse. An amazing store with a variety of artworks like…read moreT-shirts, cards, figurines, art prints, woodworks and so much more. For me, this is the Asheville i came to discover and is a mini indoor art faire with so much to choose from. The same people create and run a twice yearly art faire called THE BIG CRAFTY that must be seen to fully appreciate!

This is a fun store that sells many things that you don't need but you find yourself purchasing…read morefrom this fun "general store." You will not get bored and it will be a great source for that hard to buy surprise gift.

What a sweet little place in the heart of downtown. It's like a calm and creative oasis amiss the…read morebeautiful chaos. Upon entering staff greeted us and explained the process. They have a nice balance of leaving you be while also making sure they are available to help. You select a piece to paint and then grab some pint. They have a very organized set up- this place has been here forever. I even remember going 8+ years ago. You can see all the colors after they're done so you get a good idea. The supplies are organized and plentiful. After you paint your piece (make sure to do many coats) you leave it on the table and they fire it for you and let you know when to come back and pick it up. I really like that they have great spaces for everyone to sit and work. The music is good, there's food and coffee nearby and the tables are comfortable. Nobody rushes you. What a great way to spend a morning or afternoon. They also have other art I've never done but it looks awesome (ex-glasswork). And a kids pottery summer camp (cute). Oh and be sure to use your go local card- it's a great discount.

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

The Southern Highland Craft Guild Folk Art Center is located off of the Blue Ridge Parkway in…read moreAsheville. You can get here, but some portions of the Parkway may still be closed due to Hurricane Helene. The parking lot is part of the Mountain to Sea Trail, and you can get on it here. So if you want to go for a walk and stretch your legs or just be out in nature, you can go view a scenic overlook. The building was designed to blend in with nature. In the lobby when you enter, there are sometimes demonstrations of the crafts taking place. You can watch and talk with the artist. There are clean restrooms as well. There is a shop on the first level, and it is said to be the oldest craft shop in the country. The work is high quality, and features many different forms of art, from glass to wood to metal to textiles to paintings to jewelry. I do love it all, but most of it is too steep for my budget. If you fall in love with a specific artist, it is worth looking them up directly or checking independent regional shops to see if smaller, more affordable pieces from their collection are available elsewhere. There is a long ramp up to the galleries that show Southern Appalachian art. There are the permanent exhibits and then the pieces that rotate. There is also an exhibit about the Blue Ridge Parkway's history upstairs. Make sure you take the time to stroll through. Also look out the large windows at the views. Before you leave, check out the Blue Ridge Parkway information center and gift shop inside. This has unique items that I don't find at the Parkway's main gift shop, and these products fit my budget much better.

Exhibiting in the Folk Arts Center on the Blue Mountain Parkway, the Craft Guild displays upstairs…read morein a curated museum as well as in the gift shop. So many beautiful arts and crafts items that are indicative of the region. I'm so glad we stopped to view them.

Kress Emporium is located in the historic Kress Building. The store is divided into individual…read morebooths so each artist has their own area but you pay for everything up front. They have everything from magnets to clothing to jewelry to photography to pottery to mixed media. I enjoying coming here and browsing until I find that item or items that are calling my name. It is a great place to find those unique items you are looking for.

This place was fun to explore as it is set up as vendor booths inside. There's plenty of local art…read moreor goodies that are handmade inside as well as other misc decor like items.

My go to place for lamp working supplies! Always have what I need and often get the next day!…read moreDonna Miller Beads by Donna

First time ordering from this place. I received my case of Simax glass tubes today. While UPS got…read moresome funky stuff on the end of the box the tubes were surprisingly unbroken. The box they shipped was pretty large but when I cut it open and seen how well it was packed my fears went right out the window. Do not be afraid to order glass tubes from these people. Side note even if the tubes would have been broken it would not have really mattered as long as they were not totally shattered for my use. If I run out I know where my next order is coming from.

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.

Nice shop! Welcoming, and filled with quality, interesting, and vibrant work. I will visit again.read more

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!

This studio was very affordable to buy beautiful pottery made by a variety of artists. I went to…read moreseveral other pottery places in Asheville and refuse to spend $40 for a coffee mug! Squeaky Wheel has mugs starting at $9 that are gorgeous. Great job keeping art affordable for everyone.

Located right next to White Duck Taco Shop. Squeaky Wheel is an open door pottery studio/ pottery…read moreartist cooperative with almost twenty potters. The back half is where the magic happens but the front area has multiple displays of their beautiful products that are for sale. It's incredible to see what can be done with clay!

Always love checking out Mast General Stores! This one is a two story store with so many wonderful…read morethings to look at. One nice perk of this location is that it offers one of the only public restrooms available in downtown Asheville. The staff were very kind and the store was looking great.

I love a general store, and Mast General Store is a good one. They've amassed so many goods -- and…read moreit's on two levels. There's clothing, decorations, foodstuffs, barrels of candy, toys, souvenirs... I spent so much time on the first floor I didn't even go down to the lower level so I have no idea what's even down there. I even bought some clothes -- what I will now refer to as my Pioneer Woman outfit -- totally not my style but so soft and comfortable. Bring the whole family -- the kids will enjoy the large toy and candy section -- and I didn't even look at the large Mast-branded jams, jellies and jarred food section because I wouldn't be able to fit them in my suitcase. Definitely make this a stop on your AVL trip.