In the heart of the Village of Flat Rock, there is a new fine arts and crafts gallery – the perfect location to find a one of a kind gift for yourself or someone special.

Firefly Craft Gallery, located in the Flat Rock Post Office building, opened for business in November. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment.

Gallery owner Karen Kennedy grew up as a third generation antique dealer, so to speak. She learned the business first hand, working with her parents at their shop and at the many shows where they attended and showed their antiques.

With antiques in her blood, Karen eventually opened her own antique shop in Florida. She also had a career as a teacher for ten years in Florida, where she educated 1st through 6th graders. With retirement came the move to Flat Rock with husband Mike.

The gallery has long been a dream of hers. “I’ve always had a love for the arts and architecture,” says Kennedy. “After moving to the mountains, I fell in love with Folk Art and fine craft by visiting Oliver’s and Wickwire. I was lucky enough to work with Shirley Palmer-Hill, before she retired, and she taught me a lot about fine art and craft.”

The gallery supports local artists, and carries handmade American fine crafts, fine art, pottery, sterling silver jewelry, handbags, folk art clocks, contemporary folk art, vintage vinyl floor mats, furniture and antiques, and Willa’s famous shortbread. The gallery also offers gift certificates and special orders.

On the horizon for the gallery are trunk shows, and meet and greet occasions with artisans. The next meet and greet will be held on Saturday, May 22, from 2-4 p.m. Many of the local artists will be demonstrating their craft techniques. There are presently about 50 artists represented at Firefly Craft Gallery with over half of them local artists.

Firefly Craft Gallery
2689-D Greenville Highway, Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 231-0764
fireflycraftgallery@gmail.com