I have taken a few classes at the sewing room and absolutely love it there! I like how it offers a…read morelarge variety of classes, different time slots to choose from, and provides almost everything you will need for the classes. My instructors Julie Ann and Christine are very experienced in both fashion design and teaching. They are patient, sweet, creative, and knowledgeable. I'm currently working on a two piece fitted wool dress and blazer set, which I'm super excited about! I can't wait to go to my classes each week.

I moved to Alameda 6 months ago and wandered into The Sewing Room while exploring Park St. I am a…read moreself-taught hobby sewer and was so excited to have a sewing store walking distance from me. They have a beautiful small selection of fabrics, notions, and patterns but they really excel in classes. I decided to take a garment class (the lined jacket), not for help, but for community, and I'm so happy that I did! Christine was a great teacher and I do pick up some tricks! My goal this year was to grow my skills, so I decided to enroll in the Sketch to Garment class. It has been so fun working with Julie Ann and my fellow students. I was worried I'd struggle because I don't have sketching or design experience, but I love how easy and creative they made it! I'm looking forward to more. Come to The Sewing Room for community, creativity, and knowledge!

I've been working with Peter Ostwald for over a year now and I have learned so very much. I learned…read morejewelry making in college many years ago and have always wanted to create really unique pieces. I am an artist and I primarily paint. Being able to come to Peter with a sketch of an idea and having him guide me to making it an actual work of wearable art is an amazing process. It's my favorite two hours of my otherwise crazy busy week as I juggle my art and a full-time sales job. I cannot recommend Peter highly enough, whether you are brand new to creating or a seasoned artist, his teaching style, creativity, and guidance are unparalleled. I am looking forward to studying with him for many more years.

I took Jewelry making and metalsmithing in college about 15 years ago and really wanted to pick it…read moreup again. I also needed something creative to add to my week to balance out my super technical job. Peter has been a godsend. He's super laid back, non judgmental, and has really helped me tap back into my creative side. This is my favorite 2 hours of the week and for such a reasonable price, I can't recommend it enough.

I went to see Anthony Grant's show there and thought the space was really great. They also have a…read morelot of fun creative gifts for sale,

My friend and I loved our experience at Slow Burn Glass! We took a beginner class where you can…read moreeither make a small vase or a floppy bowl. It was a small class and you always had a worker with you helping. I love how our pieces turned out! Your item will be ready in 2 days and if you cannot pick it up, you can pay to have it shipped. I chose to have ours shipped and it was very quick and packed well.

My partner and I took the beer pint/wine glass class with Bryan and Roz. It was such a fun…read moreexperience! I would definitely recommend this class to anyone. I was pretty nervous going into the class since I have never done anything remotely like this. Both instructors were helpful, informative, and kind. We will definitely be back!

My love affair with her beautiful work began in 2008 when I received one of her cake stands as a…read moregift. Since then my collection has grown as I follow her Etsy website (http://www.etsy.com/shop/whitneysmith), her blog, met her in person at her various shows around the Bay Area. She will also host an open studio event one or twice a year where you get the opportunity to see where all the magic happens. She's wonderful to talk to and work with. If you are a lover of the arts, then you owe it to yourself to own a Whitney Smith piece. What I love about her work: * How she incorporate nature (birds, leaves, butterflies, flowers) * The clean lines * The gorgeous glazing (my favorite is her signature green glaze) * The pieces are beautiful for home decor AND practical for every day use!! * You can tell each piece was a labor of love * There is nothing else like her work on the market I have 15 pieces and I can't wait to get another!!

We love Whitney's work. We first saw her work at the Palo Alto Clay and Glass festival and have…read moremade a point of going to find her every year since. We also had the opportunity to visit her open studio in Oakland a few years ago. Her work is beautiful and she's a joy to talk to and work with. This year she worked with us to create a piece of a particular size we needed. We'll definitely continue to look for her in coming years and figure out a way to fit another piece into our home.

Stopped by during the yarn crawl- great selection of yarn, notions, and sashiko mending. I'd love…read moreto come back to try one of their classes! So glad we have a solid yarn store this side of alameda

I cannot recommend this store enough! The owner and staff are so helpful and knowledgeable. They…read moretook the time help me choose the right needles for my project and recommend a few different fiber choices. The yarn selection is unique and you can tell they are inclusive to all learners and a hub of their community. They also offer classes if you're looking to improve your skills, and a work space if you just want company while you knit. Also, there is a very cute dog as their store manager.

Over the past few years I have bought about a dozen pieces of glass art from this studio, usually…read morefor birthday or Xmas presents, and each time they were greatly appreciated. I happen to know the owner, Armelle, who is a gregarious and accommodating person and an amazing artist, with many years of professional experience in stained glass restoration. Armelle has worked on various prestigious projects, incl. SF City Hall, Grace Cathedral, St Thomas Cathedral in NYC and others as a team member and project manager at larger glass studios. At her own "atelier" in West Oakland she focuses on glass design and original art ranging from conceptual pieces to commission art, to functional glass objects (plates, bowls, platters, coasters, etc.). The prices are very reasonable, considering that each piece is unique and very well crafted. If you're looking for something quite a few notches above the generic mass-produced stuff from Ikea or Crate & Barrel, this is one place you should definitely check out. Highly recommended!

I found Atelier Le Roux randomly in a search for art glass on Yelp in Oakland. It was the first…read morestudio to pop up and I am really glad it did. What an amazing experience a visit to this studio is!!! Armelle was so friendly and invited me into her studio, taking the time to graciously show all the amazing projects her studio is working on. The work they perform in restoration of stain glass was absolutely breathtaking and inspiring. The attention to detail was incredible and the notes they keep on techniques and experiments were jaw dropping. I have a new appreciation of restoration work....Next, she revealed a project for a local restaurant which had elements of history and modernity. The fused work was subtle yet detailed....Finally, she revealed her personal work and each series was stunning and different from the next. Provocative, raw, yet sensitive. The scope of her work and the attention to detail was inspiring. I was truly honored that she shared her time and blown away when she very generously shared her kilning schedule and offered many suggestions to help me get started after finding out about my interest in fusing(thank you SO much!). This random visit was a high point in my vacation and if you like glass, I very highly recommend you give Armelle a call and visit! She does have shows and offers her personal work for sale. I bought a gorgeous one of a kind hand painted tray from her latest series and I return to LA a very happy inspired lady :-D

This is the review I dread writing. I've had two experiences with The Caning Shop. A few years ago…read moreone of our Henredon dining table chairs needed re-caning. I brought the chair in and was able to pick it up in 2-3 weeks' time. The quality was excellent and the price reasonable. In June of 2025 another Henredon chair needed re-caning. This time I was not so fortunate. I finally got the chair back. Again, the work was excellent and the price reasonable, but it took them SIX MONTHS to finish the job. In the interim yet another chair needed re-caning. I took it elsewhere. I hate to write this as everyone there is so nice. But I feel that future customers should be forewarned.

Excellent customer service and product. Own the gourd saw…read moreand would never, ever be without one. Superior dealings with Jim and cohorts. Jim deefinitely stands behind his products. A customer forever.