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

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 !!

Kudos to Vilma for replacing a leaking number "5" Helium Balloon, our 75th surprise birthday party…read moredecoration was a great success due to her!!

I drove from Novato to San Rafael to make a purchase from Michael's, and after about twenty…read moreminutes of gathering the items that I needed, I went to check out. They have several self check machines, and once check stand with a human. As I approached the human, they said "I'm closed," I asked if there was another human to help me, they responded "No, but you can check yourself out," I let them know that I don't use self checkout, and I wanted a human to help me. They walked away. I left everything at the checkout Anne exited the store. This is horrible customer service.

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!

I love the Darma Trading Company but the hours are limited for my schedule. They are open from…read more10-5, Tues-Sat. Tons of cool yarns. This isn't your Mom's Hart selection. Hope you stop by and enjoy the selection plus other cool stuff.

Mystic is a colorful, welcoming shop. It offers a good selection of art supplies--watercolors,…read moreoils, gouache, clay--and caters to both adults and kids. The store is clean, well-organized, and prices are a bit more than you'd pay at a large big box art store in the city, but here you are supporting a local business. They also offer art classes for adults and youth that are listed outside the store, and on their website. They have fun extras like games, craft and embroidery kits, and cute character items like Pusheen and Miffy. A fun visit for creative locals.

Walked into Mystic because it was across from where I was picking up lunch. The woman inside was…read morevery kind and helpful. She showed me how the store was broken up; paints, books, journals, yarn and etc. We even had a nice conversation about pens and journaling. They have a great selection of art supplies. I'd love to take my niece and nephew here. Great shop and everything seemed reasonably priced.

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.

This is not a fancy place, but what I love about it is that it is for true crafts people. They have…read morea lot of solutions, potions, and powders that you can put together to make interesting artistic things, so to go in and purchase, you have to really know your craft and know what you are looking for. They have some great prices and some wonderful models of how to use their goodies through the store. The people who work there seem knowledgeable and that always helps. I appreciate their offerings so I go in, even though I'm taking my husband to buy things. He used to go to their San Francisco location. I have a lot of respect for businesses that provides supplies for people who have a craft -

I read online that this business is a local distributor for Smooth-On mold-making products. I…read morewanted to work on a project over the xmas break and was very happy that they were open on the morning of the 24th. They have a large selection of products in stock (silicone/urethane liquid rubbers, resins, pigments, and lots of other materials and chemicals) The employee who helped me was very knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. I got everything I needed and highly recommend this place!

They have the cutest collection of everything you name it. Great gift ideas, party decorations,…read morebest collections of gift wraps . Every-time I go in I can't come out . Lol.. also they have a craft table for the little ones. So you can shop without distraction.

My first time here and because of the experience I had, most likely will not be returning…read more The products are wonderful. So many beautiful stationary and note card sets that are crafted by women using recycled paper. Loved that! A little pricey, but quite nice. The service however was horrendous. It started when I asked one of the elder sales persons a simple question. She acted like it was the stupidest question ever and she answered super sarcastically. A younger person overheard and answered my question in a much nicer and normal way. When I was ready to checkout out, the first sales person (rude one) was busy chatting with her colleagues and looking at photos on their phones. I was completely ignored. Once again, the nicer sales person saw me and asked to help me. When I left I said thank you to everyone and to have a nice day. The rude women just gave me a black stare.

Happy Treasure Hunting at The Marin Arts and Crafts Show. This turned out to be a fun way to meet…read moreLocal Artists who display their work with intent to sell. Wall Art, specialty jewelry, rare stones, pottery, plants, dresses, clothing, furnishings, and just a plethora of trinkets to be found. With so many treasures to sift through one could get lost in a sea of endless opportunities to get that select piece that signifies, well... You.

I moved away from Marin during Covid and I miss Stained Glass of Marin so much. I planned a…read moreweekend just to go spend a Saturday taking the drop in class. I made some Christmas ornaments and I'm so pleased with how they came out. Mary is such a pleasure to work with. The studio is so calm and beautiful and has every single thing you need to do any kind of fusing or Stained Glass project. Her guidance and wisdom is invaluable. And her oatmeal chocolate chip raisin cookies are the frosting on top. Thank you Mary!

A great experience! Mary is a wonderful owner and teacher. She is so helpful, kind, and confident…read morein her work. She also makes the best cookies. Can't wait to go back!