Mountain Star Gallery

Mountain Star Gallery / Clay Fossils is a gallery of fine American crafts representing artists from all over the US. We are manufacturers of handmade porcelain jewelry which we often sell through other galleries and shops. Shop with us to find a unique and perfect gift of jewelry, blown glass and more!
Please note that our walk in gallery is now closed but our website is open 24 hours!
Located next to the Blue Ridge Parkway at mile post 199.5 in Fancy Gap, VA, Mountain Star Gallery sells fine artisan crafts with an emphasis on contemporary designs. Come and visit working potters Don and Susan Walton and enjoy the beautiful high country of southwest Virginia!
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Inside the gallery you will find the original Treepot by Don Walton as well as functional and decorative pottery, metal, jewelry, glass and more! Mountain Star Gallery represents over 100 artists from all across the United States.
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Across the street from the gallery is the wonderful Gap Deli, Treasure Potts, The Garden Shoppe, The Nest and Hive (owned by our local celebrity Gloria who everyone adores!), and Carolyn's. And there is more! Just a short distance up the street from us is the famous Fancy Gap Dress Shop along with a few other wonderful boutiques and shops. Cockerham's is our local gas and restroom stop that everyone finds convenient for buying basics. There is also has a new business called Twisted Feather and Fern which has lovely items for sale!
Fancy Gap also has one of the finest KOA locations you will find anywhere in the US and there are many cabins and rentals in the area such as Burton's Cabins..tell Jodee and Hughes Hello!) Like to play golf? Visit Skyland Lakes which is a beautiful and friendly golf community about five minutes from the gallery. Make a day of it and see all that Fancy Gap has to offer.