I'm so grateful for Riley Street Art Supply- there is no-where else nearby to procure art tools of…read morethe trade: calligraphy supplies, Copic pens, oil and acrylics, archival paper, easels, canvas, etc. The staff are all creative and helpful, the attention to quality is classy, and the value add to downtown San Rafael is irreplaceable. Great prices abound, and you don't have to drive to San Francisco to replenish your supplies. May there always be a Riley Street Art Supply in town.

Friendly helpful service. Excellent selection of supplies. Decent pricing. Will returnread more

The store has a good inventory but not enough employees. I went in looking for party decor &…read moreeasily found what I wanted. I went to check out and with 4 customers to check out, there was only one checker. Many of us used the people-replacing self-check-out screens; that went ok. But I needed help so I waited for Irma. Irma (the checker) was so busy but never missed a beat to help everyone around her. When it was my turn she blew up 8 balloons for me and was kind, efficient, friendly and quick about it all. What a great employee she is!!! She deserves to be Employee of the Month and deserves a raise! Thanks Irma!!! You're the best!!!!

Very nice!! I bought a lot of good yarn very good price and beautiful colors…read more Will back for sure!!

This place is magical. I've loved it since I was a young…read moregirl. Beautiful selection of yarn, dye and dyeable clothing. Colors everywhere! And the employees and friendly, informative and so happy to help. Everyone shopping is always so happy because this place just fuels your inner creativity. It's a world of wonder and possibilities. The prices are really good, too!

20% RESTOCKING FEE!!! Is DISGUSTING . I was a long time…read morecustomer and the prices plus shipping is very high. They sent these ugly dresses that did not resemble the pictures at all!! Greatful Dyes is much better!

This place is the reason for living there's a calm effect and serenity to it when you walk in…read more Nobody knows how to say the lady's name so I'm just going to say mz Lady N. She can tell you her name 20 times and you still will not remember her name. Family owned and multitude of different varieties of items. education and what's going on with the items that are for sale and vendors can come in as well to do consignments so there's a large vast amount of a lot of different items. Lady N does restringing for jewelry bracelets necklaces as well tennis racket restringing. I got a couple of necklaces done that I haven't been able to where cuz they were broken. Now I got a bring her some more to do.

The owners of this shop go above and beyond for their customers. I've truly never known a shop like…read morethis one, and I have so much gratitude. We came in to this shop some months ago looking for a very specific incense, which is difficult (if not impossible) to find here in the US. The shop owner said she would be travelling to Nepal in a few months and would look for this particular incense at the grand market (she indicated that every kind of incense could be found there). I left my phone number with her and, quite frankly, did not expect to hear back. I WAS SO WRONG! She called me back exactly as she had promised upon returning to the US to let me know that she found the incense and had 10 boxes set aside for me. I was so blown away that she remembered and thought to call me. Of course, I bought all her stock in this incense because who knows when we would ever find it again! In case you're wondering, the incense is called Aparajita. It is the scent that the Beatles burned during their recording sessions beginning with the Revolver album. And, no, I don't believe they have any left, because we cleaned them out. :) LOL Also, I learned that in some cases the FDA won't sign off on some imports due to ingredients that have not been approved. I can only speculate why this incense is so hard to find here, but I do wonder if it has something to do with that. Regardless, as Beatles fans and as we carefully attempt to recreate "the vibe" of that recording sesh, we are eternally grateful that this shop assisted us with this search. A million thank yous!!!

A fun little creative reuse shop selling various art supplies, old magazines, sewing supplies, old…read morecostumes jewelry, old photos etc. Probably not worse the drive from San Francisco like we did but if you're in that area and like creative reuse, definitely worth a look.

10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND! We randomly stopped at this cute…read morelittle creative hub of a store! What a GEM!!! We absolutely loved connecting with both of the co-founders! We loved the variety of art supplies and random thrift items they had to offer. The clothes were also soooo cute! I also love that they have art classes on certain days as well and I hope to make it to their head piece making class! They are great people with a great cause! Thank you ARTT !!

Lovely needlepoint shop and great customer service from the owner, Michelle. She is so helpful and…read morewelcoming. She introduced me to Presencia floss, including the metallic floss (which is much softer than DMC's metallic floss) and she explained it was easier to work with and would show off stitches better. She also provided the name of a stitchers guild and printed a substitution chart to convert DMC to Presencia floss for me. She also offered to order items for me if needed. I will be back to this shop and highly recommend it.

Come To The Point has been the best needlepoint shop I have come across. Michelle's customer…read moreservice is excellent! She really cares about her customers projects and goes above and beyond to make orders and thread selections. I would 100% recommend this shop to any fellow stitcher

My daughter and her friend had a joint birthday party with their preschool class at Art Barn. We…read moreleft so happy with how the event turned out. The team catered the event around our desired team and were so helpful insetting up, supporting the children, keeping to time, and pivoting quickly when needed. The multifaceted space caters to artists, climbers, pretend and role play and the staff were wonderful in getting the group ready for the main art project. We highly recommend Art Barn for an upcoming birthday, event, etc.

We had our four-year-old's birthday party at Art Barn last month, and it was awesome! I initially…read morehesitated at the cost, but it ended up being totally worth it--it was by far the most relaxing and stress-free birthday party I've thrown since becoming a mom. The kids had a blast making an art project to take home, and they loved running around the amazing outdoor play space, which has a climbing wall, a house to paint, a mud kitchen, and even a fairy garden. The best part? I didn't have to plan anything except the invitations. The Art Barn staff handled all the activities and kept the kids entertained, which meant the parents actually got to relax and enjoy themselves, too. Highly recommend Art Barn! My daughter also loves their art classes, so if you're looking for a fun, easy, and creative experience for your kiddos, this is the spot.

Good classes in hand building. 360/6 weeks. Assume you will need longer as clay drying time and…read morefiring twice in the kiln (bisque firing & subsequent glaze firing) at a very nominal additional fee. They also have a non-class monthly fee (I think it's $270). Please confirm prices and hours on their website.

Beautiful pottery. I love my three fish plates; I keep candles on them when I'm not serving on…read morethem. My dear friend gave me a gorgeous asparagus plate. Lorna, the artist, is a sweetheart and her work is just gorgeous. I will pass them down to my children, that's how beautiful her pieces are.

I've read the mixed reviews and have to say that my experience going to the store and taking…read moreclasses has been 100% positive. Everyone has been super helpful, friendly, and had gone out of their way to help me-whether it is with a mega yarn purchase for a project or to undo some mess I've made by following a pattern that wasn't right for me. I started out with bamboo needles, as do most beginners, and when they were driving me nuts, one of the wonderful women in the store lent me her ebony needles before I spent that much money on a set for myself. The lessons are fantastic and fun. I can't praise Jennifer highly enough! She makes knitting fun and pulls the group together. We became friends and are continuing with a knitting workshop with Jennifer. All the women in the store are supportive and instructive. No one appears to have an attitude. We are all beginners once. They seem eager to help.

Nooo. Racoon fur? Seriously that's not okay. And the exact same little crochet set (hooks, stitch…read moremarkers, scissor, stitch counter, needles, measuring tape etc...) that costs $7.99 on Amazon or Tik Tok, she sells for $74+. That's quite the embarrassing markup. And yes, it's the exact same little kit, mustache logo and all. I'll cone back when Dharma is open. 2 stars because their dog is adorable and it's harder to take down a 2 star review. But my Mom just told me that she had overheard the owner being extremely rude to a customer, so this is a one star review.

Kathy was so helpful and friendly. The crew cut my plexiglass as I waited (I thought I'd have to…read moreorder and return)! Kathy gave me great recommendations about businesses in Marin that will help me with my garden (I purchased plexiglass for a garden shed I'm building). This store is a gem!

Amazing experience with the TAP team. I needed some help custom milling polycarbonate to make our…read moreloft and stair railing safer for toddlers in the house. They were super helpful and attentive as I explained the project needs, dimensions, and installation plan. They had some good ideas I took into consideration in my build, and helped me realize I could save costs on a thinner set of sheets without losing protective integrity. Special shout-out to Travis who did the milling beautifully. Super pleased with how it all turned out and looking forward to new projects to bring back to TAP. Great people, service, and quality. So happy to have them in the neighborhood.