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

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

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.

While not as fancy or visually aesthetic as some of the other shops around, Clayspace Co-Op reminds…read morepatrons a messy shop means giant strides. This tiny shop, located in The Wedge building, houses five ceramic artists. All wood-fire their beautiful yet each truly unique, wares in the 27 foot long wood burning kiln. Clayspace Co-Op started as a two man production, two local student artists needed a space to work and together complied resources to open up the gallery and work space in 2003. Since then, the shop has expanded to six local professional ceramic artists who work and show in the cooperative space. The co-working space is in the back of the gallery and didn't seem accessible to general public, but the ceramics themselves, which adorn every surface and self, are individually handcrafted which is seen through the colors and rough edges. So, if you're in the market for: bowls, mugs, vases, urns, pitchers, plates or any type of jar wit a lid, and you're willing to pay for handcrafted items, this shop is not to be missed.

One of the very few American Craft galleries I consider a must do. 5*. I specifically stay in…read moreAsheville to stop at New Morning Gallery.

The staff here is very friendly and there's a wide variety of great art and/or other pieces for…read moreyour home or office. The stuff here is not inexpensive though, so be prepared.

Holy crap this place is incredible! So basically London District Studios/Asheville Jack Coffee is a…read morewarehouse with beautiful furniture and art everywhere and a coffeeshop in the back. The vibe is the perfect mixture of vintage rock-n-roll and modern Asheville. It is bright and airy and the furniture is comfortable and inviting. They have live music Wednesday-Fridays and art openings sometimes. I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

The London District Studios is a home store/ art gallery in the new arts district off Sweeten Creek…read moreRoad behind Biltmore Village. Very interesting. I checked out their wares, then came back on Friday for a fun and well attended open house/reception, one of what is going to be a regular event on first Friday of each month.In addition to the eclectic array of furniture and home accessories, they will be featuring a different artist each month. This month it is installation artist Kehren Barbou.. https://www.asheville.com/news/2016/02/gallery-opens-emerging-london-design-district/

Vadim Bora is an incredible artist - you will be amazed at the scope of his creations. A visit to…read morehis gallery is inspiring. Portraits, landscapes, whimsical paintings and drawings, sculptures, and more. He also uses his gallery to promote other local artists which is commendable. Please check him out - he's on the 2nd floor across from the Grove Arcade - look for the gate and the stairs. And sometimes he wears a cap that says "Kiss me, I'm from North Ossetia", so beware!

My fiancé and I were in Asheville visiting family when we happened upon this eclectic furniture…read morestore and were blown away by the curated selection of options. Sunnyside Trading is a wonderland of bespoke items for your home that you will not find anywhere else! This place is an oasis of style and charm and brings a whole vibe to decorating your house that we didn't know we needed until we were there. And to top it all off, Stuart (the owner) and Klaus were just wonderful and friendly and so knowledgeable in helping us choose the right pieces for our new place. We wound up purchasing two leather chairs (that it turns out Stuart helped design!), but we wish we could've bought so much more. If you're looking to design your home, and stand out from the rest, pop in and have a look around.

We ventured in here during and afternoon exploring the River Arts District…read more The giant metal tiger thing outside caught my eye first, but then all the bright and colorful things inside drew me in. Everything is so vibrant and textural! I wanted to touch everything and try sitting on everything! But be careful....a couple of the chairs like to lean back and make you think you are falling! I laughed at myself after gasping like a dummy! Things are a little pricey, and I was more in a browsing and looking mood, so I didn't leave with anything. But if you are in the market for unique home goods (rugs and pillows and seating options, oh my) they are worth perusing! A sign also indicated that there was a warehouse at another location, so there is more to offer than you see at this store front!

I love exploring Asheville's River Arts District at every opportunity, but I must say, Cotton Mill…read moreStudios are some of my favorites. Several studios extend throughout this old, repurposed mill, beautifully adorned with a geometric mural and small sitting gardens along the outside. But it's the inside that is like opening up a present on Christmas morning, any and all artists will find something they enjoy here, the gallery is very diverse. +Christie Calaycay: traditional metalsmithing techniques [piercing, forming, forging, hard soldering, textural hammering, and riveting]. Emphasizes organic qualities & natural appearance. Jewelry meant to ground & connect the wearer to nature/environment. +Andy Herod: screen printing, acrylics, aerosol stencils, guache, watercolor, wood working and drawing. +Nancy Hilliard Joyce: matte acrylic hues, various hand-made papers & touches of oil colors. +John Mac Kah: Paintings as experiences! +Metal and Thread: Textile work {Derek Dominy: fascination with the formation of various alloys}. +Victoria Pinney: Oil paint & waxing to create abstract works. +REVOLVE: Studio [inside a gallery!] They were doing an exhibit with works from a local university during my visit. +Akira Satake: Ceramics!! His work evokes the hand of nature. +Barbara Zaretsky {of CLOTH Fiber Workshop}: handcrafted decorative textiles for home and wardrobe. Plant based dyes! AND, in addition to all the fabulous artists, the various textiles, the incredible building... they have an incredible coffee and pastry shop, sharing quarters with Akira Satake {some of his ceramics are used to hold pastries and even cream!} So, the ultimate dream comes true at The Cotton Mill, you can oogle over incredible art, while sipping on a fabulous tea or coffee.

We parked more centrally located by the Wedge building but walked all around the area and made it…read moreover to this building. There's definitely a mix of artists and an exotic boutique. The reason I'm not giving this a higher rating is because a lot of the art didn't grab us as much as in some of the other nearby galleries. In one place, the artists didn't even look up to acknowledge us when we entered and departed. Weird. It looks like pre-COVID, they also had events with live music here. This looks like a cool building, but all in all we enjoyed some of the nearby galleries better.