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!

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.

Located along the Blue Ridge Parkway,the Southern Highland Craft Shop is one of the oldest craft…read moreshops in America. Local artists from Southern Appalachia sell beautiful artisan made jewelry,pottery,textiles,pottery,glass and more. Definitely worth a stop !

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

I visit this place every time I come to town. Always full of good art as well as home furnishings…read morein the basement. I would say it's about on par with the Woolworth walk down the street. You pay for good art here so I wouldn't say it's cheap at all but every now and then you'll find something that will speak to you and is valuable enough to spend money on. Employees are friendly and courteous and overall it's definitely a place I look forward to visiting every time I come! It's still the same after many years and I'm perfectly fine with that.

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.

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!

Great local cooperative art gallery! Over 30 local artists selling a wide variety of beautifully…read morehandcrafted items. Everything from traditional art like paintings, to soap, handwoven items, clothing, blown glass, jewelry, and more! I highly recommend dropping in and doing some holiday shopping.

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.

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.