The best book, hobby & craft shops in Buncombe County

Static Age Records is where crate digging meets late-night energy. Flip through killer selections, then head into the Loft for sweaty, loud sets from local and touring bands rolling through this week, the kind of room where you actually discover something new and leave grinning like you found a grail.

From the Asheville newsletter, September 22, 2026

Whether you knit, weave, dye, or just hoard pretty tools, Earth Guild has the books, materials, and Dragon Tale Yarns to feed your next project. Old-school since 1970, it’s the local motherlode for spinning, felting, leatherwork, polymer clay, basketry, kumihimo, woodworking and more.

From the Asheville newsletter, October 7, 2026

Need a gift or just want to retire that chipped mug? Appalachian Craft Center keeps it homegrown with hand-crafted, functional North Carolina pottery plus traditional Southern Appalachian work in wood, fiber, and glass. Solid spot for thoughtful speaker or corporate gifts...

From the Asheville newsletter, October 3, 2026

Harvest Records has deep bins of new and used vinyl, CDs, and cassettes... plus staff who actually know their stuff and love a good recommendation. Expect new inventory, special orders when you strike out, staff picks, even a Sticker + Sleeve Podcast for music nerd rabbit holes.

From the Asheville newsletter, October 18, 2026

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Well-stocked store in a country setting with a large selection of yarn, knitting needs, and tools.

Retail chain offering musical instruments, audio gear & accessories, plus rental & repair services.

The Guitar Trader is a web and appointment based local shop focusing on used and vintage guitars, banjos, mandolins and more, plus choice lines like Nash Guitars, Quilter Amplifiers, and pedals from JHS, Ryra, and Henretta Engineering. Thinking trade or consignment this week... bring that case.

From the Asheville newsletter, September 29, 2026

Whether you’re hunting vintage mojo, swapping gear, or fixing that temperamental amp, Heyday Musical Instruments & Repair buys, sells, trades, consigns, and services instruments, amps, and audio gear.

From the Asheville newsletter, September 12, 2026

Housed in a 1950s stone cottage in East Asheville, Southern Highland Craft Guild, Tunnel Road curates fine American craft from Southern Appalachian makers, from leather-bound journals and beeswax luminary candles to hand-blown glass and heirloom-worthy pottery. Great for last-minute gifts that don't feel last minute.

From the Asheville newsletter, October 21, 2026

Whether you’re refilling the basics or chasing that just right brush you swear will fix everything, Asheville Art Supply is 100% owned and operated by artists and stocked with high-quality paints, brushes, and tools. Keep an eye out for free product demos and events, then make something this week.

From the Asheville newsletter, October 4, 2026

Big chain selling guitars, amps, keyboards, drums, audio gear, and more, plus a repair shop.

ReMix It is Asheville’s creative reuse center turning donated art supplies, craft materials, and delightfully weird odds and ends into your next project spark. Browse the ever-changing shelves, book Open Studio, or take a class, then feel smug knowing your creativity just kept stuff out of the landfill.

From the Asheville newsletter, September 7, 2026

Whether you're a seasoned knitter or just yarn-curious, Asheville NC Home Crafts packs the good stuff, from locally sourced wool, angora, alpaca, mohair and llama blends to standbys like Cascade, Berroco and Brown Sheep.

From the Asheville newsletter, September 16, 2026

Skinny Beats Sound Shop is Asheville’s go-to for sound healing and rhythm, stocking West African djembes, crystal singing bowls, Tibetan bowls, handpans, gongs, and native flutes.

From the Asheville newsletter, October 14, 2026