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

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 !

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!

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.

There is a wide variety of art supplies available in this store. I was specifically looking for…read moreEncaustic wax and pigments. Which is a little less well known painting process and not supplies that can be easily found at Michaels. They had everything I needed to get started with this type of painting. The prices were comparable or slightly cheaper than other art stores.

Art store with pretty much anything you might be looking for. Hoped their prices would be a bit…read moremore reasonable but they were not terrible. Wife was looking for some encaustic supplies and we decided to look elsewhere.

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.

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.

The Gallery of the Mountains is located in the Omni Grove Park Hotel. It is in the hallway on your…read moreway to the Sammons wing. The Gallery showcases the work of area artists. I liked how there were pieces in all price ranges. This gallery is smaller than the Grovewood Gallery and the items at each were different. I liked that most of the pieces had a little story to go with it about the artist. I saw some jewelry, pottery, glass, scarves, paintings, note cards, among other items. The service was very friendly, and I was there near closing time. My items were packaged nicely too! If you are looking for a gift for someone or yourself, you may find it here.

From the owner: Located inside the historic Omni Grove Park Inn, this gallery showcases American handmade crafts by…read morelocal and regional artists living in the Southern Appalachian region. Discover curated collections of finely crafted jewelry, pottery, home décor, unique gifts, and Asheville-made mementos. Locally owned and operated since 1984.

This shop has the best fabric! Amazing prints on high quality fabric bases. Seriously, this fabric…read moreis leaps and bounds better than anything you can get at the big box craft stores! I've used their cotton woven, canvas, cotton lycra, and bamboo lycra and all have been awesome to work with. The owner Shaneka is a treasure! She is one of the kindest people ever. You definitely want to check this place out! Over the Selvage is welcoming and inclusive. You won't be disappointed!

From the owner: Over The Selvage is a fun and funky custom fabric store. Peruse the 1000 square foot space that is…read morebursting at the seams with color and magic. These prints are not found elsewhere and are sure to bring you laughs, delight, and tons of creativity.

Very cute selection, but they nickel and dime you as much as possible. There's signs up for 20% off…read moreall over the store, but it doesn't specify the vendor, so only at check out do you find out it's not actually a sale. I understand that they're different artists and vendors, but you should've have signs up throughout the entire store and across all artists creations to get you to buy more under the guise there's a sale. Lastly, they pass the credit card fee onto the customer, but don't offer an atm when they require cash. It is absurd to me that I am expected to pay to pay. This should be a cost of business and not an additional fee to shop at your business. Will not be back.

I love SOS. Such a wide variety of local artisans. Everything from unique clothing, beautiful…read moregifts, jewelry and home decor. Fun vibe. Quality items. Happy to support small businesses as they try to recover from the hurricane last year. Everyone is still getting back on their feet. Go have fun at SOS.