First-time here. Do…read moreyou have little kids that love random trinkets and you don't want to get the typical junk souvenirs? We have three boys that love random gifts and this store has the cutest glass art. The prices start at $3.00 and up. We purchased gifts for 5 kids under $35.00. It's a cute find for girls (unicorns/mermaids) and for boys (all kinds of sea creatures/animals).

Dynasty Gem is a glass art shop a block away from Pismo Beach and Pier. It's on Pomeroy Ave in…read morePismo Beach CA. Yes, smack dab on the tourist trap row of shops. I gotta admit, the exterior looks a bit drab and worn. Don't let the looks of the outside of the shop deter you from bopping in to check out the art. I almost did because I initially dismissed this shop as a tourist targeted gem and crystal shop... it ain't. This place sells beautiful glass art and jewelry. The pieces vary from hand crafted local artisans made or manufactured in the zillions from a factory. They got both. As such, the variety and price points vary. Affordable pricing compared to art gallery prices. Variety! Vases, plates, paperweights, sculptures, necklaces, earrings, bowls, and figurines. The gal manning the shop was fabulous. Very welcoming and engaging. Knowledgeable. If you are in the area and appreciate glass art... well step right in. #DynastyGemsInPismoBeach #DynastyGemsGlassArt

The Mosaic floral arrangements that I have seen here are some of the best in the United States. I…read morehave bought numerous pieces from this artist and will continue.

What an amazing workshop! We learned a lot of skills and tricks while creating a sculpture using…read morestyrofoam and cement. The teachers and artists, Fred and Donnell, were fantastic. I loved this class so much and I'm definitely planning on attending another one of their events in the future.

" Multi-Purpose Things To See & Do "…read more The Avila Gallery is a multi purpose place to visit. For an example, it provides classes for jewelry making on Saturday mornings from 9-12. If you are interested in learning how to make jewelry in general, you can sign up for a series of classes. They can also make custom jewelry for you.They are also open on Thursday's or Friday's from 12-5 to talk to people about silver and gold jewelry, Tahitian pearls, enamel jewelry, paintings, succulent plants and ceramic pottery. They also teach enameling, lost wax casting, and do painting workshops. The Gallery started back in 2015 by a bunch of artist who needed some space to work, teach, and sell their products. When you are walking around beautiful Avila Beach, it might be worth a stop at the Avila Gallery.

Beautiful Gallery, a bit hard to find but worth the time. Amazing jewelry with a good selection…read morefrom different local artists with a range of pricing to meet everyone's budget. The paintings that are currently on display are full of movement and beautiful color combinations. I think this store is a perfect place to find a special gift.

Scott the owner was very nice. He is just opening the store. Bright murals and paintings decorate…read morethis local. There is currently a selection of merchandise, prints, and paintings for sale. He stated that he also owns a store in Montana so he is just getting this shop ready. I think there was a variety of items for sale at different price points. I think for people wanting to take a souvenir home this place should be your first stop.

As one enters the Deprise Brescia Art Gallery, one can see and feel the positive energy and vibes…read moreemanating from the artwork inside. This studio features many powerful pieces of artwork from various local artists, however the owner's artwork dominates the interior space. Deprise Brescia, the owner of this woman-owned gallery, is an extremely talented artist full of positive energy. Her works are created with a thorough knowledge of transformational energy incorporating history, New Age and metaphysical aspects in her art. Many of her works gave rise to interesting conversations with her. The gallery offers a wide variety of art objects & creations, as well as individual crystals, stone works and jewelry.

Deprise Brescia Art Gallery has extraordinary, unique works of art, from gorgeous jewelry to…read morepaintings and sculptures. One exceptional artist uses broken glass shard to create adorable fox terriers with amazing realistic expressions! I'm enjoying the Encaustic painting (using melted beeswax) I purchased there. Everyone there was so personable, interesting, and fun to interact with. I lost my step tracker and the owner Carlotta mailed it to me one-day delivery after her daughter crawled under the desk and found it! Amazing customer service!

Good quality work, reasonably priced, and the owner has good framing suggestions. What more do you…read morewant from a frame store?

Framed - And We Liked It…read more.. When my wife and I moved from San Jose to Nipomo in April of 2018, we brought lots of pictures from our old home. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately), the new place had more windows and fewer places to hang pictures so quite a few missed the cut and stood in a corner of our garage. During the past 3 years, some got banged around and their glass became cracked. After deciding what to save, we decided to visit Starving Artists Picture Framing because of the great reviews on Yelp. We were not disappointed. A nice woman greeted us (probably Beverly...according to most reviewers), examined each of the 4 pieces and asked some appropriate questions. After settling on what needed to be done - new glass for each and framing for one - she gave us an estimate of $400 with the work to be completed in 2 weeks. That total was about half the cost given to us by Michael's in Santa Maria shortly before the start of the coronavirus pandemic. So, based on the estimate, time required and friendliness of this woman, we went ahead. Everything was ready as promised and looked as good as new. The previous reviews were right. A couple of things to note. The shop itself, at the corner of Grand and Halcyon in Arroyo Grande, has a small showroom in the front and workspace in the back. From the choices of art displayed on the walls, the owner (Beverly?) has a quirky sense of humor. And, since it's right along a busy part of Grand Avenue, the best place to park is around the side in a small lot. We'll certainly return to this shop if other picture framing needs arise.