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Glassblowing intrigues me, so I seek out glassblowers wherever I visit. Asheville has a large artist community, so finding top-notch glassblowers was not hard.  After finishing the tour of the Biltmore, we headed to Lexington Glassworks. 

At Lexington, the resident glassblowers create one of a kind glass blown pieces and custom lighting pieces.  There are no glass blowing classes at Lexington, just five dedicated, skilled glass blowers and two shop assistants creating beautifully inspired glass. Read > 

It is one of the coolest working studios you'll ever see.

The artwork is stunning, and the work is being done right before your eyes.

Lexington Glassworks in downtown Asheville is a 5,000 square foot studio owned and operated by two college buddies from Alfred University in New York. Read >

Daytime Blue Ridge is back on the road for another Daytime Destinations Adventure. This time we're exploring Asheville and the "Summer of Glass"-- we get the chance to meet a few local glass blowers and experience some food as vibrant and creative as the city. Watch >

Art galleries in the Asheville area abound! Did you know that western North Carolina is one of the top areas in the country for art? Thousands of extraordinary artists live in our Blue Ridge Mountains. Discover hundreds of art galleries and artist studios to browse. While downtown Asheville has the largest collection of art galleries (25+ of them), you'll find a variety of art and craft galleries in Biltmore Village and in many of the quaint small towns.

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Get in the holiday spirit at our 4th Annual Ornament Release Party. Join us on Small Business Saturday for this family-friendly event that has become a yearly tradition for both locals and out-of-towners. Free Range DJ will be spinning vintage holiday vinyl, Foundry Avl will be serving lattes and cappuccinos at their coffee cart and we'll have Poppy Handcrafted Popcorn at the bar!

The Lexington Glassworks serves as the backdrop for the ultimate local music, art, and beer experience. Join us the 1st Friday of each month from 5-8 pm, April through December for a fun-filled evening of glassblowing, craft beer, and bluegrass.

This month we will be featuring The Greenliners and Foothills Brewing.

This event is a part of the 1st Friday Art Walk in the Downtown Asheville Art District and the Summer of Glass.

The Lexington Glassworks serves as the backdrop for the ultimate local music, art, and beer experience. Join us the 1st Friday of each month from 5-8 pm, April through December for a fun-filled evening of glassblowing, craft beer, and bluegrass.

This month we will be featuring The Northside Gentlemen and Sierra Nevada Brewery, Asheville, NC.

This event is a part of the 1st Friday Art Walk in the Downtown Asheville Art District and the Summer of Glass.

The art of glass blowing is on fire in Asheville.

Asheville’s beer scene may have earned the small Southern city ample attention in recent years, but its deep roots in studio arts have been the main draw for decades. This summer, Asheville celebrates and shares its great love of glass with a special exhibition at the Biltmore Estate and plenty of glass blowing — and taps flowing — all around town.

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