O.T.B. Art Studio for kids offers a variety of art classes. Open studio Friday night and Saturday. The OTB Gift Shop is the only shop in Franklin that sells Stuart Nye's handwrought copper & sterling jewelry as well as Victor Raul's copper creations.
NEW RETAIL STORE NOW OPEN! NCMTNMADE.com has been created for the purpose of marketing the products of our outstanding mountain artists and craftsmen. This site features a wide range of art, crafts, audio and video of mountain music and storytelling, publications (books and magazines), home accessories, and food products. It also showcases the artist or craftsmen of the month as well as providing a calendar of regional events and performances.
Located at Gold City Gem Mine on highway 441, 6 miles north of Franklin, NC. Open at 9am to 6:30 pm, 7 days a week in Season (April 1 to November 30). Bring your rough stones in for a free inspection and cutting from our professional team, choose from our gold and silver mounts. Our Gem Shop features a 150lb sapphire.We also have a full line of Minerals and Specimens gifts for every age. 1-800-713-7767
Seen on the Travel Channel. One of the oldest and largest gem & mineral shops in the Southeast, with over 50 years collecting & experience. Approximately 5000 sq. ft. of retail & museum space. Everything from rough rock & minerals, to fine diamonds & gemstones. One-Stop-Shopping, cutting, sizing, and setting; custom & designer jewelry, wedding & engagement options; gifts, home & office décor, mining, panning & tumbling tools; books & magazines; artifacts.
The only museum in America focusing on Scottish Highland Dress. Come learn about your Scottish heritage and that of the North Carolina mountains. A full gift shop offers Scottish gifts, books, music, celtic jewelry, and a full line of Highland Clothing for purchase or to rent.
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