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.

It's got very pretty art and we enjoyed our visit. The art they sell is extremely expensive.read more

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

Hands down, this was a complete experience and a must see when visiting Asheville. It is a relic…read morefrom the old days when general stores literally were just that and generally had everything. The place is massive and is located in the major retail and dining section, so park where you can. I went in there specifically for some snacks, but walked out with clothes, food, syrup, honey, and much more. They have multiple registers so it was a fast check out despite this place always appearing to be crowed. Also, they have a basement that looks more like a legit retail/clothing store than a general store and they also had a bunch of antiques around too. I was in awe of the old school cash register. Again, this is a must see and is great for the kids because of the authentic and homemade sweets and treats.

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.

This shop has the best fabric! Amazing prints on high quality fabric bases. Seriously, this fabric…read moreis leaps and bounds better than anything you can get at the big box craft stores! I've used their cotton woven, canvas, cotton lycra, and bamboo lycra and all have been awesome to work with. The owner Shaneka is a treasure! She is one of the kindest people ever. You definitely want to check this place out! Over the Selvage is welcoming and inclusive. You won't be disappointed!

From the owner: Over The Selvage is a fun and funky custom fabric store. Peruse the 1000 square foot space that is…read morebursting at the seams with color and magic. These prints are not found elsewhere and are sure to bring you laughs, delight, and tons of creativity.