The Craft Heritage Trails of Western North Carolina, 3rd Edition

I liked the book, however it would only be good for people who want to go to this area to see the craftsmen or learn something from one of them. However if you are a day dreamer then buy it, it will do you good.

We purchased this book after move to North Carolina, and it has come in so handy. We have been able to go to a couple of the places we found in the book, but have not had as much time as we have hoped to really use it. My husband has gone through it cover to cover and marked so many places we plan on visiting. Whether you live in the area, or just plan a short visit, I think this book is a great source.

This is such a great find. It is an extensive listing of artists/studios/gallery's in western NC. We are avid art seekers and always use this guide whenever we head to this area and constantly recommend it to friends. I owned the first editions as well. On one trip we followed the detailed instructions, taking us deep into the mountains way off the main road, and located a small shack full of beautiful pottery. The door was open, no one around (the artist's home was up the hill a little ways) and there was a note indicating if we wanted to purchase something to please fill out a sales ticket, add the appropiate tax, and stick it and your money in the cookie jar! It was art on the Honor system, it was so wonderful.I highly recommend this book if you are interested in all kinds of art - from large gallery/gift stores to small shacks deep in the woods.