They offer a variety of creative workshops that are fun and easy to join for all skill levels. The…read morespace is welcoming, inclusive and encourages creativity. There is always something happening and it is a great place to meet and connect with others. The Exchange truly brings the community together in an inspiring way.

Our group recently rented the space and hosted a community meeting. Not only were the owners and…read morethe space warm and inviting, they provided us with coffee and tea on a cold day. The open plan space helped us be able to create an event where we could have a constructive dialog. So happy this space is available for rent in Vallejo.

I recently visited the art studio as I was attending the Obtanium Cup Contraption contest with some…read moreof my favorite peeps. The event I speak of was too much fun. Madcap madness! The art studio was an unexpected delight! I had no idea it was there! I must have spent over an hour in the smallish studio. We chatted with an artist or 2 and just really enjoyed all of the art! People are so creative and full of passion and art is a great way to share with the world. Perspective is everything. They have a website you should check out if you would like to visit. I most definitely recommend doing that and then checking out Mare Island. Make a day of it!

From the owner: come visit us after January's California Freeze-for JeanCherie's opening on February 16- the Art…read moreThaw!

Now that it is almost time to go back to school, I went to El Comalito Collective to buy a…read morebackpack. I figured I needed a new item for the school year. I enjoyed the space, so many beautiful pieces of art. I wanted to take them all. I was very impressed by the fact that El Comalito Collective is a combination of a small arts and crafts shop and a gallery. I've been told that different artists are invited to show their work in the gallery free of charge (as of right now.) Painting and wine events, as well as craft events are also held at El Comalito Collective and I can't wait to be part of such events. I am not a painter but I can always pretend I am while sipping on some shiraz. What an incredible way to help the Latino Artists Community.

What a gem! The window display at El Comalito Collective caught my eye while touring the area with…read moremy family. I am so glad we took the time to stop in & check it out! Edgar was warm & welcoming, offering detailed info on the artwork & its origins. I am so happy with my purchase! Beautiful pieces with proceeds benefitting the artists/communities where they were crafted. Whether you are interested in purchasing a lovely gift, or just checking out some truly unique work I highly recommend a visit to El Comalito Collective!

Update: I picked up my jelly fish lamp from my class and I absolutely love it! It's mesmerizing!…read more It comes with the lamp stand which has a pretty long cord, two color changing light bulbs with a remote, and the attachment to hang the tentacles. (Some assembly required.) Attaching the tentacles can be tricky once you factor in the space the light bulb takes up. I ended up not attaching all of them and storing the rest as spares in case something happens. I would lay down a towel or assemble over a soft surface in case you drop a tentacle. FYI Jelly fish lamp pick up is typically two weeks after your session. Most other projects are available for pick up 16-48 hours after. I messed up and came too early because I was very excited (about 1 week after the class). Douglass went out of his way to disassemble one of his premade jelly fish pieces for sale to give me the lamp stand so I could take it home there. That's outstanding service! But I also wanted to help others so this doesn't inconvenience him again... Highly recommend taking a glass blowing class with Douglass or a member of his team before he retires! (If he discontinues the jelly fish class I hope they replace it with a workshop like Build a Bear that lets you customize a jelly lamp from premade parts available and help you assemble it there in the shop. That way you can see exactly what you're getting, potentially get colors that can't be made in the class like the dark blues, have different textured tentacles, and have the satisfaction of taking your piece home right away!)

My boyfriend and I came here with a reservation for a Saturday at 10 AM. There was one other couple…read morein the building and we were able to get started fairly quickly. The glass blowing process takes about 10 to 15 minutes per person depending on what is being created for a tier one purchase, which is what we all had. I created a small vase and my boyfriend created a shot glass. Not only was the instructor incredibly talented, but his ability to give direction and instruct while creating a fun experience for everyone was just next level. We've already recommended this business to a few family and friends, and I definitely plan to take another class in the future.

The principal is the worst bully! My daughter, who loves…read moreeveryone, said she hates her. I replied, you looks TV and got idea of principal is no ok. But I was not not right, and hit by reality she is right! Principal is yelling at students! She is yelling herself out! She did hurt my son physically! She is the worst bully there. Kids are generally very fine there. I know kids could be difficult nowadays. But she is not any sample to fix it! There should be piper principal!!!!!! Unless this on wants to admit to her mistakes and lear to teach kids not hurt them! She is sending those papers to homes, which she does not follow herself at all!

Horrible principal. Such a bully. She crumpled my art picture for no reason. I was tracing my body…read morefor the art class we were doing, then she came up to me, crumpled my drawing and threw it away. The head teacher was watching as well. Then she yelled "you can't do anything." I was 9 at the time. Later, me and my mother wanted to confront the teacher. But when we did, she denied everything about it, and so did the head teacher. She even still denied it after I grabbed it out the garbage. She even had the audacity to yell at my mother and kicked us off the property. I hope she gets fired.

We came in for a team building day and had so much fun- it was a little bit stressful to pick out…read morean item to paint on the spot so try to research ahead of time if you can. The instructions were clear and easy and our finished items were so cute!

What a cute little ceramic painting studio in downtown Benicia. $6/person for studio fee with a $3…read morehelper if needed plus the item you choose to paint. The ones we were looking at ranged from $5 to $17. $5 for the flat pieces like the crown and gingerbread and $17 for the unicorn. All you have to do is paint it. They will glaze and bake it for you. Pick it up in a week after a month they throw it away. Super friendly owners. My niece had a great time I would take her again. Also...If you have extra bubble wrap that you get from shipping packages please consider giving it to this location as they use it to wrap up their customers fragile artifacts. Recycle. Reuse. Repurpose!

I've only ever written a few reviews in my lifetime, and after unexpectedly arriving in San Rafael…read moretoday and finding ARTT, I just had to do it! They had a really impressive, quality, and fun assortment of art supply this and that in their funky and cool shop, and In no time I had a basket full of amazing treasures, and a head filled with new ideas and inspiration!! I also had the pleasure of chatting it up with the very welcoming, charismatic and fun owners! I sincerely look forward to my next visit there! They make art supplies accessible, affordable, fun, and non intimidating. It's important we support their mission, because they're doing great work! I'll definitely be back to donate and to shop!

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 !!

No longer doing art classes, but there is some amazing art. Check out the website…read moreEyewalkerstudios.com it's up to day and there is info on where you can see some of the art in person!

Micheals is definitely a one stop shop for craft items. I really just wanted a hot glue gun and was…read morequickly able to locate it. Lines weren't too bad and the staff were quick and efficient. Another time I came for the curbside pickup and I had to call inside the store to make sure the curbside pickup was available. The staff was very apologetic and quick to bring my order.

I have suffered, and I do mean suffered, along with Michael's Vallejo for 8 years since we moved to…read moreBenicia from Alameda, where I loved Beverly's (now gone). Michael's prices are pretty high, IMO, despite the $$ rating. But what REALLY gets me is, TWO of it's stores display as "Gateway", so it's very easy to make mistakes, since the system gleefully changes the store I am shopping (Vallejo Gateway), even when I am logged in, to what IT wants (Fairfield Gateway), and I end up driving first to the Vallejo store (7 miles) and then angrily to Fairfield store (another 23 miles!) to get my item. I only go to Michaels when I need my item today, and by the time I drive to Vallejo and Fairfield, I should have ordered from Amazon! Second HUGE annoyance, and this is the BIG one, whichever store I order from to drive out and pickup items, the store will cancel part or even all of my items without any notice at all. "Your order is ready to be picked up!" and then sometimes I have driven 30 miles to disappointment and anger. Yes, at this point it is anger. Yesterday, I ordered a few things from Amazon and this supply I needed yesterday from Michael's: Jumbo Compressed Charcoal ($3.74) the only thing I needed. But, why drive out for a $4 thing? So I ordered White Compressed Charcoal ($3.74), Vine charcoal sticks ($3.74), and blending tortillons ($1.79), just to make the trip worthwhile (as if!). Got there, grabbed stuff, left quickly, because I was late for an appointment. At home, I see I only got the white charcoal and the blending sticks, and a note on the slip "LM called @2/6 1 p.m." "refund" by the two items I didn't get, and "see cashier". I checked my credit card today, and apparently I have to go back to Michaels and get a cashier to refund me. Man, I really hate Michaels. Grrrr Edit: I did find days later a voicemail from the clerk at Michaels apologizing and informing. After the last 2 iphone updates, I have not been notified of voicemails, and I only came upon it by accident today, trying to find a contact. Customer service via email has attempted to be helpful, lamely, asking for information I already gave and not doing anything about it. What a hassle for about $7. So I'm going to try taking the receipt to the store.

Marion is truly a gifted healer. She is companionate about helping people feel better. Her approach…read moreis gentle and kind, without judgement. She is very easy to work with, and will be with you every step of the way. I feel blessed to be able to work with her and receive her many years of wisdom and experience. She is an inspiration in my life, and her health coaching program is worth every penny! I highly recommend Marion to anyone who truly wants to feel better and develop healthy habits for life!

From the owner: As an artist and health coach I understand the impact of stress on our health. It is of most…read moreimportance for our well-being to find a momentum where we can get back to our breath and creative being without worries. We need to relearn how it feels not to worry - but just be and enjoy the momentum. Working creative transfers us into an environment where we can quiet our mind. In this state we are able to view and review our thoughts. We can recognize what it is that really matters in our life. Through changing our perspectives we can rejuvenate, heal our relationships and transform our life. During the process of creating your own Mandala you can let go of stress, forget the daily hustle-bustle and playfully engage in revealing your inner beauty. I offer one on one and small group private Mandala Journeys. ​