Amazing they are still open. I went in with a vey slim friend and the sales Man was gushing over…read moreher. Note this really is not her thing but it is mine. I was wallpaper to him. I ended up getting a turned wooden miniature rolling pin for use while traveling. He then was offended I would use it actually for cooking, And proceeded to call me a glutton because I'm not slim like my friend. Wow! We were both taken aback ...Amazing ! I'm still offended. I'm overweight but really, it was out of the blue, uncalled for and highly offensive.

I love the quality and variety of art and handmade items they offer in their gallery--paintings,…read moreart photography, woodworking, pottery, cards, jewelry and more. Their prices are really reasonable, too! I love supporting a non-profit organization like this dedicated to support Kentucky artisans. I do most of my gift buying there. In a world of large corporate consumerism, it's nice to know I'm directly supporting the makers of this beautiful work. You know who created each piece. Being a non-profit, you can also support them with donations.

In Berea you will find all kinds of arts/craft stores, this one is heads above most of the others…read more The items might fetch a bigger price, but I assure you that the quality is there. Beautiful pottery teapots, ornaments and decorative dishes. Exquisitely hand-dyed silk wraps and tunics. Hand-carved wood items and pretty quilts. This place even had a vault door open which made it interesting. After asking, the story was told that it used to be a bank until the man who ran it, took all the money and left town never to be seen again. If you want to buy a pampered gift for a friend or yourself, this is the place to go.

I stumbled upon this place while looking for coffee. It is right in the heart of Berea. It…read morecontains a lot of hand made items and local flare. Anything you can think of that you would want made of wood, sewn, or pottery they have it. It is a well laid out place for great arts and craft items made right here in the great Appalachian area. Perfect shop for a tourist or a local alike. I find this place is a great place to buy unique hand made useful gifts. If you are in Berea and have the time, please stop in and see these folks. I am sure you will find quite a few things that you or your friends can't live without.

Right in the middle of this beautiful little college town, it's filled with beautiful things. Some…read moreof the crafts are locally made, and others like glassware are made elsewhere. But everything here is quality, even though there is a price to match. Through the years I have bought much here, but not on this day. They used to sell college crafts, but I'm not sure that is still the case. Especially looking back, I don't think they sell that beautiful furniture...solid wood pieces. Do they not teach that anymore? The world is changing. If you find yourself in this area, do stop in. It's a step back in time. Then head over to Boone Tavern and have a unique dining experience.

Beautiful, spacious shop featuring many artisans. The ladies working at the shop were lovely…read more Friendly and welcoming, offering help where needed. There is a nice space with tables and umbrellas out front to relax.

Very nicely laid out store and I was welcomed right away. Your eyes will dart around at all the…read moredifferent offerings. From jewelry to pottery to metal work plus art and journals. It's fun to see what she has to offer, There are whimsical animals made of upcycled metal that will make you smile. I think that most surprised me was the hand made chop stick bowls with an opening to rest your chopsticks which are also included. Not something you' d expect to see in rural Kentucky! You won't regret stopping in.

We entered this store to look around and were blown away to find out that Diane made most of this…read morebeautiful art and glass herself! Beautiful paintings, photos, glass beads, jewelry, all by Diane and all beautiful! I bought some of the cute glass zipper pulls - so unique. She was fun to talk to, and she does animal rescue too! Diane told us about the artist that makes the cute metal animal sculptures out of recycled metal parts. What a talented and busy woman - so glad that we stopped in. She even took time to answer our question about a plant growing outside her studio (she also has a horticulture degree, among her art degrees).

Talented artist! Affordable pewter. Baby cups - great gift idea for the next shower. He will…read morepersonalize and ship. He made a cup while we were watching.

Friends and I took a workshop here today. It was wonderful! Ken and Guy did a great job of…read moreexplaining how and why to do the metal working. All four of us left with pieces we love. The pieces in their store are beautiful and reasonably priced.

This is a small store filled with wood turned items and small brooms. The owner, Tim Wade, hand…read moremakes all the wood products while somebody else does the brooms. Tim walked me through his store and showed me everything he offered. Even going through each item to tell me what the initial use was and other uses that customers have come up for them. You can see how much he loves what he does and the passion he shows for why he does it. I ended up buying a small glass canning jar with a wooden lid that he made. It elevates a simple thing into something quite impressive. His wares are also sold in a couple of other stores in the area. Very personable and professional.

Tim Wade, wood worker, was running the shoppe today. He is very personable and enjoys sharing the…read moreinfo on his crafts. Loved the kitchen utensils and the horseshoe handle brooms -every piece has a story. The decorative tray/valet is beautiful and functional! So many gift ideas!!

If you are in the need for fabric, stop at this store. They have everything from traditional floral…read moreto pop culture fabric! It is located right in the middle of Old Town Berea and is truly a gem. The store is super cute and the owner, Becky, even has a complimentary candy basket out for her customers. She not only had fabric in her store! She also has hand drawn stickers, notions, buttons and a huge long arm quilting machine! Don't just take my word for it! Stop in and visit!

Very nice and informative quilt shop. Wide selection of materials, pre-cuts and notions.read more

Small town Americana...life in the 50's. The heart of town is Boone Tavern, surrounded by local and…read morecollege stores. College students run the tavern. If you are old, and dreamed of college, this would be it. Brick dorms and green space. A kinder, gentler time. I've been visiting for 40 plus years. It never changes.

This place is jam-packed with tons of items. In the front area you will be greeted by lots of…read morebeautiful watercolor art paintings. Then you can walk into other rooms where you can find food, dulcimers, pottery, wood ornaments & bowls, pottery crocks, and hand-dyed silk scarves. Except for the dulcimers and paintings, it had more of a country feel to the items. For instance, the hand-painted spoons and gourds. They had some Pappy's bbq sauce and I asked whether it was made with the famous Pappy Van Winkle's bourbon, but he didn't know. Didn't buy it - it could be named after some fellow named Pappy! I ended up buying some beautiful painted notecards.

Has a Dark interior, wooden walls with lots of interesting pieces. At first, the really dark…read moreinterior turned me off. But, a worker engaged me in conversation and this seemed to brighten the envirinment. The store contained Hand crafted note cards, gourds, ornaments, soaps, musical instruments, quilts, walking stickes, jams, sauces, jewelry, etc. The workers were wonderfully friendly and helpful.