Cool new gallery with great gifts. Great vibe and magnificent artwork of incredible artists at an…read moreaffordable cost. The gallery owner Catherine explained some of the more unique and unusual yet magnificent pieces. There is also a class room setting in the space where different classes such as introductory stained glass are held.

We stopped in this cute and welcoming shop while stopping in Morganton for lunch and it is amazing…read more Catherine, the owner and one of the artist was so kind, helpful, she talked to us about all the little details of everything we purchased. We got a gift for one of our neighbors and I am so excited to give it to her. It's a charcuterie board that is wood and has been Fractal Lightenburg, it's beautiful and you can feel the energy from the artist through it. And we also purchased two canvases for our daughters, Catherine painted. They are beautiful and we are so thrilled to have these pieces of Catherine's person our home. Thank you Catherine for sharing your gift with the world. While we were there she was working on some stain glass pieces that were the perfect gift as well. This little charming shop is a gem. Definitely stop in, have a chat with Catherine and take a piece of something special home with you.

Literally the best downtown shop! The sweetest owner! Yummy whole coffee beans, candles, bags,…read moredecor, and huge selection of wine! Great descriptions of each wine offered. Special events also! Love this place

The shop recently changed ownership. So worried about how the atmosphere would be. Laura and Jim,…read morethe new owners are amazing. They have not only kept a good thing going but made it even better. The Friday tastings are awesome and the charcuterie boards a delight ! We will definitely be back!

Great asset to artists and art fans in Burke County. A great place to see and purchase quality…read morelocal artwork.

Hamilton Williams is an amazingly talented artist. His signature pottery collections are gorgeous…read more I also love that his galley exhibits the work of local artist. If you are looking for something special or shopping for yourself you will find a treasure here.

From the owner: As a professional potter since 1994, Hamilton Williams adds a special touch to his work that brings…read morenew meaning to the word "handcrafted." With original pieces that feature unique designs and glazing techniques, Hamilton has created a signature style that can only be found at his studio in Morganton, NC. Hamilton Williams Gallery features a range of collections by Hamilton in addition to artwork from local artists from the Appalachian region and beyond. We hope you will peruse our gallery to find a one-of-a-kind piece of art or stop by the pottery studio where you can watch as Hamilton brings his creative visions to life.

After moving unexpectedly back to Asheville from Los Angeles, we were in desperate need to get our…read more3 year old into a great preschool. We spent almost a year touring preschools in Los Angeles and then almost another year getting accepted into one of the best ones, which was in extremely high demand. In Asheville, there were fewer options comparatively. We toured several schools that had been highly regarded by different friends but as soon as we went to Roots + Wings School of Art and Design and met Ginger Huebner, the founding director, we were sold. The school was not only the perfect fit for our 3 year old and our family, but after attending a semester, it easily exceeded the ridiculously hard to get into school we were excited to attend in Los Angeles. Roots + Wings is a beautiful blend of creative art driven education with just the right amount of structure, set in a truly wonderful space to learn and grow. Throughout his first semester at Roots and Wings, our son grew so much - emotionally and intellectually. By giving him a comfortable and positive space to explore art and his surroundings, he learned problem solving, interpersonal skills with other children and teachers, and became much more independent. Most importantly, he had a blast doing it all. When we picked him up from school, he was always so excited to show and tell us all the amazing things they'd done that day. The kids created incredible art projects, had animals in the classroom, played music and had plenty of outdoor time. Our teachers were incredible - it's clear that Ginger is very careful when selecting who will be working at her school. The classrooms themselves are also beautiful. Tons of natural light fill every corner, the design and choice of every element in their classroom from the furniture to the wall colors to the flooring is spot on. Roots + Wings feels like a school you'd read about in Sweden (to be fair, the décor at Roots and Wings is Scandinavian modern). Ginger beautifully conceived our end-of-semester celebration, with all the kids artwork and projects elegantly displayed and a sweet and poignant ceremony. Overall we couldn't be happier with Roots + Wings and if you're looking for a creatively stimulating environment with just the right amount of structure for your preschool aged kids, I'm sure you'll love Roots + Wings as well. We can't wait for the next semester to start and for our other kids be old to enough to start attending!!

From the owner: Original Artwork + Limited Prints for sale | Art Classes +…read moreWorkshops for ALL ages | Custom Lessons and Portfolio Development for any age | Unique Individual, Family and Group Art Workshop Experience creating your own framed original work of art | Creative Consulting for Educators - educational leadership, teacher training, curriculum development and consulting | Watch Ginger's TEDx Talk 'Conversations Beyond Words-Translating life through imagery & color'