Where to Shop
OLD TOWN Artisan Village
The Berea Welcome Center is housed in a restored 1917 L & N Railroad Depot and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Find information here to plan your tour of the town. The Welcome Center also has information to tour you through the Bluegrass and horse farm regions. From the Tourist Welcome Center Depot, you can walk to many fine shops in Old Town and visit the largest concentration of working Studios in Berea. 800-598-5263/859-986-2540. Mon. - Sat. 9 to 5, Sun - Noon to 5. Closed Sunday - Jan 1 thru Mar 31.
Adjacent to the depot you will find Honeysuckle Vine I & II, which feature Bybee Pottery, year round Christmas decorations, a wonderful collection of cornshuck flowers and wreaths by Dinah Tyree, yard art, delicious regional foods and much more. Here you’ll also find the working studio and the unique handmade glass of Hot Flash Beads artist, Jimmy Lou Jackson, who is nationally known for lampwork beads. You can find her most days at her torch eager to make something special for you. (859) 986-2411.
At the corner, you’ll find Images Of Santa, where Lindy Evans sculpts amazing lifelike dolls and Santa collectables. Her special touches makes believers of all. (859) 986-3626.
Just two steps away is I Love My Stuff craft shop and Jeannette’s Jewelry. This great combo has it all. Whimsical art at its best, and for the more practical minded, beautiful functional pieces, collector art quilts and fabulous designer jewelry. It’s a real treat to find Jeannette working in the studio creating one of her unique pendants, bracelets or earrings. (859) 986-2818.
Across the street, one of the newest and one of the best shops, Top Drawer Gallery offers a beautiful setting for wonderful arts and crafts. A visit here is a must. (859) 985-2907.
Just next door is the Family Tree, featuring handmade fabric items, wood items, dolls, aprons and more. You may also see owner Connie Adams making her baskets or quilting on her wall hangings. (859) 986-8177.
Hosfeld Jewelry See art and craft from the oldest and rarest stones like the Kentucky Agate. Watch the process from rock to rings. (859) 985-5353.
Weavers Bottom holds a corner spot on Broadway. Here you can see the weavings and cornshuck dolls of Neil and Mary Colmer. (859) 986-8661.
Don’t miss Michelle Weston at The Glass Studio. Watch as she works in traditional glass blowing techniques. She will create glass ornaments, vases and starfish right before your eyes. (859) 985-0150.
Just a few steps down Broadway is Music Makers for your musical accessories. Visit this shop and studio/classroom. (859) 986-3616.
Next door is the home of Gastineau Studio, where Ken and Sally Gastineau display a large selection of their original pewter jewelry and home accessories. Choose a beautiful bead necklace or design your own! See their newly designed quilt pins and ornaments, each with printed history. (859) 986-9158.
Across the street you will find Fish Wisdom Beads, a full-service bead shop with workshops, books, and specialty beads. Workshops available. (859) 986-7463.
Up the hill is Haley-Daniels, home of custom-made fine hardwood furniture. Specialties include dining tables, chairs and rockers along with other small accessories for home and office. (859) 986-7234.
Always a great idea to shop for fudge at the Berea Fudge Shoppe. (859) 985-0541.
Stop at the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen headquarters for the state-wide organization that promotes and markets juried members’ work, now located at the L & N Railroad Depot. (859) 986-3192.
Chestnut Street
Chestnut Street is lined with antique shops, a sprinkle of craft shops and studios as well as the town’s public buildings.
The Mitchell Tolle Studio and Gallery is for people who know what they like and those who don’t. The gallery is impressive in its beauty, but comfortable, like a huge old home. Admission is free. Look as long as you wish and come back often. (859) 986-1069.
PeaceCraft, a not-for-profit organization, offers unique clothing, jewelry, personal accessories, furniture, baskets and instruments from developing countries. (859) 986-7441
If you love books, Robie & Robie is a must stop featuring new, used and rare books with an emphasis on children’s literature, history, Kentuckiana, crafts and scholarly works. (859) 228-0499
College Square
Located in what was once Berea’s Main Street Bank is the Appalachian Fireside Gallery. Sit in Fireside’s cozy reading area and select the best in craft books and magazines. You will find an amazing variety of beautiful works by artisans of the Appalachian region, a large portion of which are made by Fireside Craft Industry members. (859) 986-9013.
Just steps away from historic Boone Tavern and overlooking the campus of Berea College, The Gallery is located on the second floor of a centuryold building on the College Square. The business is the oldest of its type in Berea, dating to 1977. As Berea’s first co-op art space, the Gallery is operated and maintained by several regional artists: Berea College art professor Neil Di Teresa, watercolors and acrylics; Jane Di Teresa, watercolors and acrylics; Sharon Huff-Carter, paintings, drawings and crafts, and Tom Carter, landscape and portrait photography. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri-Mon, also Wednesdays, and from 1 -5 Sundays. (859) 986-4434.
For almost 30 years, the adjoining Appalachian Arts & Crafts and Quilt Shop has anchored the corner of College Square. Featuring a comprehensive offering of quilts and materials for your own quilt projects, in addition to a wealth of regional food and gifts, Bybee pottery, and much more. (859) 986-1239
On the next corner you’ll find nationally acclaimed craftsman, Warren A. May. Warren’s traditional concepts in the woodworking process - dovetailed drawers, classical joinery and clean design are all used in the creation of his handmade furniture. He is also recognized for more than ten thousand Appalachian dulcimers he has made here in Berea. (859) 986-9293
Around the corner, on Short Street, look for the sign of The Blue Tail Fly. You’ll delight in finding beautiful cards, whimsical, educational and unique toys. Choose a beautiful matte and frame for that special work of art from the framing corner. (859) 986-1049
Uniquely situated under a beautiful holly tree, The Promenade Gallery always has something innovative and unusual for you to see. You’ll enjoy browsing through a wide array of top quality regional arts and crafts, including a great selection of whimsical Kentucky folk art, hand-woven baskets, glass, jewelry, and Raku tile accentuated furniture. (859) 986-1609.
Also visit Gallery 103, featuring the works of internationally known artists Teresa Cole, Studio Potter; RC Thompson, Silversmith; and Diane Gilliam, Stained Glass. (859) 986-0668
Across the street, on a triangle of land, Berea College’s showcase, The Log House Craft Gallery is Berea’s oldest and largest craft gallery. This is an excellent place to purchase fine hand-crafted traditional furniture, and items made by Berea College’s Student Craft industries. Choose from fine woodcrafts, weavings, ceramics, wonderful handmade brooms, and forged iron works. Tours of Student Industry working studios are possible on weekdays. (859) 985-3226 or (859) 985-3225
Drive east (stop at the Welcome Center for a map) and you will find the farm and studio of Tater Knob Pottery. Watch Sarah Culbreth and Jeff Enge create beautiful pottery on the potter’s wheel. Experience the countryside and visit with Sarah and Jeff. Ask questions, learn about the process and take home a piece of their renowned pottery along with your memories. (859) 986-2167.
Also on Wolf Gap Road you will find the Martin Studio, home of fine pottery. (859) 986-9205
Kentucky Artisan Center
Whether your interests are crafts, music, literature, other arts, history, heritage or just an enjoyable rest stop with friendly service,you’ll want to visit the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. It’s all Kentucky. Admission is free! Route 595, Berea. Visit us on the web: www.KentuckyArtisanCenter.ky.gov
