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December 2023 by Ruth Grolman
Visited today for a 2nd grade field trip. We learned so much and the makers/educaters were awesome, especially the gentleman making the brooms!
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October 2023 by K G Joyner
Nice place to stop and look around
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October 2023 by Jacob Gelbaum
Great art displays!So many lovely crafts from truly talented local guild members. A must visit.
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September 2023 by Athena Reel
Excellent craft and gift store. Over 400 artist show and sell their work at the Guild. Special events like glass blowing. Call or check website for times. This is also the oldest craft store in the U.S. Take a ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway afterwards!
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August 2023 by Mike Imboden
We absolutely love visiting the folk art center, as well as all of the Southern Highland Craft Guild facilities. We went to see the demonstration of needle felting this time. The artist was fantastic and very helpful. The exhibits are always wonderful and the crafts are stunning. The location on the Blue Ridge Parkway is a beautiful spot with easy access. The national park gift shop is one of our favorites at any of the 55 National Parks we have visited.
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July 2023 by Courtney Magill
Loved coming to see beautiful pieces of art both in the permanent collection as well as those available for purchase. Two artists were displaying their work and performing demonstrations in the lower gallery the day we visited and it was interesting to talk with them and see their process. Bought some handmade brooms as well as a gorgeous watercolor piece. Will definitely be coming back for more another time!
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July 2023 by Anthony Smith
If you have never visited the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway you are missing out! Wonderful hand-made crafts including everything from artwork, furniture, and of course multiple beautiful quilts. The gift shop has a great selection of Blue Ridge themed items, and the variety makes it difficult to choose only one! Plenty of parking, including numerous RV spots with some in the shade. Highly recommend!
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July 2023 by Murat Bakir
This museum was a very interesting museum I have been to so far, it stuff like dresses to to benches to sewing equipment. I really enjoyed my experience at this museum.
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June 2023 by Brady Howe
Pulled in to just use the bathroom, ended up spending a good hour plus here (outside of the bathroom). So many cool things to look at! My wife and I do some woodworking and we took lots of pictures for inspiration for future projects to make. Really great spot to stop and look around. We’ll definitely stop again on our next trip and will give ourselves enough time to really explore and enjoy.
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June 2023 by Ngan Nguyen
My first stop while driving on the Blue Ridge Parkway.First impression: very pretty stop with lots of trees (it's Asheville, duh) and lots of parking. You can even have stop here to have lunch (prepare a quick meal in advance) - they have some picnic tables in the parking lot.If you want a map of the Blue Ridge Parkway, you can ask the cashier for a free map.The store has many interesting crafts like bugs made out of beer bottle caps and pins, tiny little vases, handmade christmas ornaments, etc. You can find all sort of things here and they are good quality stuff. However, they are on the pricey end. One of the ornaments I saw was $115 and a (handmade, one of a kind, pretty) jacket was $900 (it's really nine hundred, I didn't add a 0 by accident).I didn't walk the whole museum because I didn't know there was more. Will do next time.
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April 2023 by Mandar Kadam
Well maintained, very colorful and crafty place. You can explore all unique and traditional art and a small library to find some reading time. The staff is very informative and helpful.
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October 2022 by Susan Gore
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August 2022 by Welder 170
Sign on doors say No photographing. Great place if are into local artists and their products. Prices show it.Mr Pete Werner was on site making old fashion corn brooms. We bought 1.
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July 2022 by Kurt D'Aurizio
I visited for the first time today, I could have spent a lot more time there if I didn't have another commitment. The shop filled with all variety of artwork, the bookstore, the library, and the permanent displays were all phenomenal. It was easy to get to, clean, and all of the people working on this 3rd of July Sunday or friendly and excited to be hospital.I am definitely bringing back my kids when they visit and recommend highly.
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July 2022 by Katie Alexander
A nice break from the heat with beautiful artwork to look at and to purchase, although expensive and for good reason.There were neat displays and even a local artist demonstration. A gift shop as well. My 13 year old even enjoyed it.It’s easy to get to right off the parkway. Signs are easy to follow. I’m terrible with directions and I was able to find it easily without maps.
