For whatever reason, I am slow reviewing businesses in my own backyard. I take for granted that our…read morelocal shops will always be here, so it is sad when after ten years they shutter their doors. Kelly Nicolaisen and her husband Jacinto Castillo, owners of The Mom & Pop Shop have been vibrant members of our community. The shop was a destination for an eclectic collection of art, greeting cards quirky items, jewelry and other hand crafted items all sourced and curated from local artists. They also functioned as an art gallery. If you needed something in particular that wasn't in stock (a set of acrylic paint pens for example), Kelly was happy to order them for you. There was always so much to look at and take in. Our community wishes them all the best in their future endeavors!

A lovely art shop with tons of supplies, art, trinkets, gifts, and more. Great in-store service and…read moregood prices. Great community location.

Just participated in the Windchime/Suncatcher/Mobile workshop. I had so much fun and love what I…read moremade. They have an abundance of beautiful and whimsical supplies and all the tools you could ever need! The room is well organized and clean. I will be going back for more as often as I can. I would love to go once a week if I could!

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.

I came in for the first time - a friend who's an artist in the ceramics community recommended this…read moreplace and gave me some direction on what to look for, but left the final decision to me and said the staff would help me figure it out. Unfortunately my experience with an associate named Jess made the whole thing pretty miserable. When I explained I was new and needed help choosing clay, she would just stare at me blankly when I asked a question, like she was waiting for me to figure it out myself. It was incredibly frustrating to stand there and try to puzzle out what she wanted from me - a simple "what are you trying to make?" or "what look are you going for?" would have gone a long way. She cut me off mid-sentence more than once, and when she walked me over to the clay wall she made a spectacle of it - speaking loudly and drawing attention from the whole store. It felt less like help and more like being made an example of. I went back to the counter a second time and tried to ask more specific questions. Same thing. At one point I straight up said "I'm not trying to waste your time." She eventually pointed me to something, I bought it, and got out of there. I get that this place has a great reputation and I'm sure a lot of that is deserved. But walking in as a beginner and leaving feeling humiliated is not okay. If you're new to ceramics and need actual help, just hope you don't get Jess.

On August 1st of 2025 I went to their Richmond location to get 300 # of porcelain clay only to be…read morederided by the male employee who unhappily loaded the clay into the trunk of my vehicle. REALLY?! I'm 69 years old, 4'11" tall, and go to the chiropractor every Monday because of MY bad back!

Highly skilled staff, great customer service, excellent quality work! Have been to both Oakland…read moreand Berkeley locations and they are both great!

I collaborated with Paul at Artistic Picture Framing (meaning Paul did all the work) on a special…read moreproject framing my horse's award buckles from the 2018 Appaloosa Reining Horse Association World Show. We went with a sort of ruggedized shadow box style using glare-proof museum acrylic (that won't shatter like glass), and the end-result is beautiful and totally exceeded my expectations! Paul (who's such a nice guy and a pleasure to work with) listened carefully and then applied his creativity and skill to capture exactly the look I wanted...sort of rustic with an authentic Western feel. He chose the perfect colors and textures for the backing and frame to make the silver buckles really stand out. The craftsmanship is just exceptional, with each buckle perfectly aligned and very securely mounted (he put a lot of work into this), showing real precision, balance and a real sense of skill and pride. The overall result feels solid/sturdy and looks artful and clean. He even installed heavy-duty hardware so that I can mount it to my horse's stall. It was fun discussing the project with Paul. He wanted to understand the meaning and significance of of the pieces being framed up and the theme and look I wanted and he absolutely nailed it. The turnaround was quick, the quality amazing and the display looks like something out of a Western art gallery even though it'll hang right where it belongs, on the wall of my horse's stall!

BATHROOMS ARE DISGUSTING AND I HAD TO SWEEP THE FLOOR MYSELF !!! Nature called and I was forced to…read moreuse this Walmart bathroom after I was forced to come in to return a product that I did not want to have to pay to return. I hate having to go into any Walmart, let's face it, if you are honest, they are all dismal. The bathroom in this one was strewn in all the stalls with toilet paper that either people had used on the seats and let drop on the floor like animals before they left, or that their kids played with then littered the floor with. It depressed hell out of me. I noticed a broom and dustbin on the wall for the cleaning staff to use, and I decided to use it myself to at least push all the paper into one pile near the trash can. Once I did that, it was just one more maneuver of lifting it in two scoops with the dustpan into the trash can. Voila, a cleanly-swept floor. Walmart didn't pay me for this service. YOU'RE WELCOME, Walmart.

I would like to recognize Charnjit for her outstanding customer service…read more My name is Lakha S, and I am a person with a disability. Every time I shop at Walmart charn is the associate who helps me. She is always patient, respectful, kind, and caring. She never makes me feel rushed, even when I need extra time. She treats me with dignity and always has a warm smile and a positive attitude. Many associates are busy, and sometimes people are overlooked because they need more assistance. charn is different. She always takes the time to help not only me but also many elderly customers with kindness and compassion. She is an excellent example of what great customer service looks like, and Walmart is fortunate to have someone like her on the team. Please pass along my sincere appreciation and recognize her for the exceptional work she does every day.

We get very excited every time we receive their open house notification in the mail. We then…read moredebate, "Oh, do we need another piece? We already have quite a few pieces already. Oh, what the heck, we'll just go take a look..." And we always come home with another piece of artwork, or two. We had a custom wall display unit built just to house all the pieces. We love their pumpkins and squash, the leaf vases, the tortoise shell series (our fav), eternal flame, orion, etc. etc. One of these days we'll have to get some of those glass mushrooms too. Be sure to check out their beautiful back garden where they incorporate their art pieces into the landscape. I could sit there all day to enjoy the sight, and the sounds of birds and the water fountain. Their two friendly dogs are always there - we love people who work with their pets around!

Beautiful showroom. I have seen a lot of glass, but this place is worth the trip. Before moving…read moreto San Francisco from Wisconsin, I used to make certain that I visit their studio.

BEST EMBROIDERY SHOP!! BERKELEY GRADUATION STOLE APPROVED!!…read more I had the best experience! Omar took care of everything and really prioritizes his customers. He was so, so kind and also made sure everything was exactly as I liked. 10/10!

Exceeded my expectations! Shirts are of great quality and the logo feels like it wasn't just added…read moreto the shirt but part of the fabric. I'll definitely be back to buy more.

I've had several paintings & photos framed & was very pleased. Pam helped me select unique frames…read morefor each & I love seeing them on my walls. This is also a great place to find new pieces for your collection (cool jewelry as well).

Alfredo helped me to replace 2 porch posts , install a new storm door and place a rain shelter for…read moremy back porch. He does a great, thorough job, and is very helpful, reasonable, fair. He also gives me helpful tips on how to maintain/fix my home. Looking forward to the next job with A S Remodeling Contruction!

We had a very good experience with Alfredo of AS Framing. He did a thorough remodel of our Berkeley…read morecraftsman. Great attention to detail. And very reasonably priced we highly recommend him and his company

I love Mary's classes and performing with her and the rest of the troupe! I've been taking 1-2…read moreclasses per week for 1.5 years. My cardio health has improved, as has my dance technique and sense of community. Mary puts a lot of love into teaching us the detailed choreography, designing costumes for events and parades, and getting us ready to perform. She has more energy than any of us. The dance studio is beautiful and love that they have events several times a year. The owners of Hidden City Ballroom are great too. I'm fortunate to have found such a wonderful community. Come join us!

Hi, I've been a student of Mary Dollar's, director of Samba Do Corocao, for almost three years…read more She is one of the best teachers I have ever encountered in my 30+ years of taking dance classes. She is also a fantastic choreographer and costume designe. We are performing in the 4th of July parade in Orinda this year and just finished Carnaval 2025. Come out and see us or join us in class at the Hidden City Ballroom in Pt. Richmond to experience Brazilian Samba at its finest!