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!

Lovely store filled with top quality handcrafted products including baskets, blown glass, garments…read moremade with handwoven fabric, woodworking, jewelry and of course North Carolina pottery & quilts.

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.

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.

So many cute and frivolous things that I absolutely don't need but that will definitely make me…read morefeel better.

I was looking forward to visiting this store and it was all I was expecting and more!…read more Cards, stickers, pins, games, trinkets and more. One child just couldn't handle all the cuteness, he yelled "I want it!" Then promptly had a nuclear-level meltdown. Same, kid, same. I feel you. I scooped up some miniature things, my friend had pens and notecards. Honestly, that kid's mom should have said, "Whist!" which in Irish or Scottish dialects means "Hush!" or "Shut it!" There's so much to see here. This is a fun shop.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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!