Visit Historic Dillsboro Experience the heart of the
North Carolina Mountains

A woman quilting.Dillsboro’s old-fashioned charm and gracious hospitality has made it popular with a growing number of artisans and craftspeople who now make it their home.
      Many of Dillsboro's shops and galleries feature local artisans. And some of those artisans have Dillsboro studio-galleries where you can talk with the artisans as they work.
      At the edge of town, a small group of artisans are beginning to use landfill methane gas — a local source of green energy — to fuel greenhouses, blacksmith forges, glass-blowers' ovens and potters kilns.

      Potters comprise a large segment of Dillsboro's artisan community; and each November celebrate the ceramic arts with the Western North Carolina Pottery Festival on the streets of Dillsboro. 

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COUNTRY TRADITIONS
A charming shop with country décor and handmade furniture nestled in a scenic mountain setting. This quaint shop offers many handmade country items from dried flower wreaths and arrangements to furniture. We offer some vintage and collectible items. Front Street (F15 on map) 828-586-1600 or 828-596-0157. Summer Hours: 7 Days 11-5; Winter Hours (Dec-March) - Thurs-Sat 11-5.
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Dogwood Crafters

DOGWOOD CRAFTERS
Showcasing mountain crafts since 1976, this cooperative features over 80 artisans in the Smoky Mountains. Crafters invite visitors to explore and learn all about the shop's offerings. The shop offers a constantly changing mix of handcrafted treasures. 90 Webster St. (W4 on map) 828-586-2248. Summer Hours: 7 Days 10-6; Winter Hours (Dec-March) - Fri-Sun; 11-4.
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Green Energy Park

JACKSON COUNTY GREEN ENERGY PARK
The Park captures methane gas from the old town landfill, and then uses the gas as fuel for a series of artisan studios, greenhouses, a biodiesel refinery, and other ventures. The Park supports environmental protection, and offer educational opportunities that together will help lead towards a more sustainable future for Western North Carolina. 100 Green Energy Park Dr. (H1 on map) 828-631-0271. Tours offered: Check website for tour information or call for an appointment.
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KMR KMR HANDWOVEN
A gallery & working studio featuring the weaving of Kathie Roig. She creates functional and decorative items for your home and your family. Located near the gazebo on Craft Circle at Riverwood Shops. (R2 on map). 828-399-1713. Summer Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5; Winter Hours (Dec-March) - Call for an appointment.
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MAGGIE J's JEWELRY
A gallery and working studio featuring the work of Maggie Joynt.  Modern, organic jewelry in sterling silver, mixed metals and gemstones. Craft Circle at Riverwood (R6 on map) 828-371-3711. Summer Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5; Winter Hours (Dec-March) - Call for an appointment.
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Mrs. S

MRS. S. FABRICS
Mrs. S. Fabrics has been a gathering place for quilters since it opened in 2007. Owner Jerri Szlizewski strives to make every visit to the shop an enjoyable experience with delightful displays, new products, and friendly personal service. The shop features bolts of high quality cotton fabric and pre-packaged bundles for the beginner. Lessons available. 132 Front St. (F7 on map). 828-586-1628. Open year round: Mon-Sat 10-5.
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Oaks Gallery

OAKS GALLERY
Showcasing over 100 of the area's finest professional craftspeople. Jewelry, pottery, glass, wood, weaving & more. Pieces to be enjoyed for a lifetime. Webster St. & River Rd. (R2 on map) 828-586-6542. Open year round: Mon-Sat 10-5.
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Riverwood Pottery

RIVERWOOD POTTERY
Brant and Karen Barnes, along with daughter Zan, and of course their boss Maddie produce amazing purpose driven art. Producing mostly kitchen and tableware, this trio also produces decorative and functional vases, oil lamps, face jugs, and much more. Craft Circle (R4 on map) 828-586-3601. Summer Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5; Winter Hours (Dec-March) - Mon-Sat 11-5.
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Treasures

TREASURES ON MAIN
Treasures on Main offers gift baskets for all occasions, scrap booking supplies, and classes in assembling cards, designing silk flower arrangements, and scrapbooks in charming manner. Also at Hamilton Court is CSC Fly Fishing, and Sophie's Seconds. 468 Haywood Road (H17 on map). Summer Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5; Winter Hours (Dec-March) - Tues-Sat 11-5.

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Tree House Potery

TREE HOUSE POTTERY
A premier North Carolina gallery representing & promoting the fine art of clay. A working gallery and studio. Functional and decorative pottery, rake, horsehair, red fumed and leaf design. 148 Front Street (F5 on map) 828-631-5100. Open year round: Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 11-4.
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P.O Box 634, Dillsboro, NC 28725
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