The Black Mountain Center for the Arts is located in Downtown Black Mountain. It is in the former…read moreCity Hall Building. Stairs are the only option to get to the second-floor gallery as the elevator got damaged by Hurricane Helene. Parking is on the street and in public lots. I found out about the Art in Bloom exhibit that was happening and made sure to fit it into my plans. The artwork and flower displays were upstairs. I was there the last day and they still looked amazing. I was thrilled I got to see the creativity. The staff was very friendly and welcoming here, and even provided me with a tour of the facility. The Center has performing arts so I joined the mailing list so I could find out about upcoming theatre performances and concerts. Classes and workshops are offered too. This is a great asset to the community.

Very nice people. Was invited into a painting studio along with a pottery studio. Would recommend.read more

Heartily highly recommended!! Kristen is very talented -- her glasswork is beautiful, with fun and…read morecreative color combinations. She is also a beautiful spirit-- kind, generous, and welcoming. Even though her studio and kiln were resting for the hot summer months, she took the time to show us around the studio and talk about the process, plus invited us to look at a lot of her work. I fell in love especially with her hummingbird feeders and brought one home. I'm eagerly planning to return, including to take a class sometime this winter.

From the owner: I blow glass the traditional way, using locally-sourced materials. I focus on interior design and…read morespecialize in unique, one of a kind chandeliers, pendant lights and wall sconces. I teach one on one glass blowing classes at my studio. Come and get blown away with me! We'll have some fun together!

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'

Wally and her husband were phenomenal hosts, welcoming us into their home for a private cooking…read moreclass. The food was amazing, and was made up of many components that we picked right from the garden. HIGHLY recommend.

From the owner: regional Italian cooking classes, private or groups Italian…read morelanguage classes tutoring

A fun find while wandering downtown Asheville - indeed, like Anthropologie kissed a thrift store!…read more Good shirts and slacks on the racks, fabrics that will last, and a host of patches to style them to suit you -- and sewn on while you wait, or while you wander across the street and check out the glassblower. Loving my new button-down.

From the owner: Reworked Textiles • Mending • Alterations • Custom Work • Private Beginner Sewing Classes • Patches…read more& Appliqué • Upcycled • Buy Here or Bring Your Own Item to Rework • Design Workshops

Please support the YWCA. I have attended both Having a trainer provide individual one on one…read moreassistance and have also attended groups that provided excellent information and assistance to me and others needed similar services

I joined the YWCA recently and I really like it. The pool is great and the shower /locker room area…read moreis clean and spacious. Everyone there is so friendly and helpful. I'm excited to try some of their group fitness classes soon.

If I could rate less, I would. The school is not accredited and your children will have…read moredifficulties applying to universities outside of WNC

As a parent and a professional that works with kids with many disorders and delays, We struggled…read morewith our son that has a dx of Aspergers and ADHD. The schools in our home area were pitiful and not equipped to deal with kids that did not learn in the typical environment. My son was bullied and bullied and had become very angry from all of the changes in school. We were desperate to regain our son. The teacher and boys counselor during our stay here were absolutely top notch. They are definitely where God needs them. There love and guidance has made a forever impression on my son and us as the parents. Beautiful campus and awesome adventures as well. Jeremy is doing a great job running this school! Thank you for loving my son and encouraging him in all things.