Amazing gallery filled with art from local artists! My husband and I wandered in here during the…read moreweekly farmers market to check out a sale they were having. We weren't expecting to buy anything since we were in the middle of shopping for vegetables, but we were pleasantly mistaken. We saw one particular painting hanging on the wall and knew that it would be perfect for a big empty wall in our house - we've been passively looking for some art to hang there for months, and this piece spoke to us! For an original piece on canvas, the price was very reasonable. The artist is Mimi Wirth - a woman local to Martinez which makes the painting even cooler. The painting itself was quite large but we managed to fit it in our 2 door Honda with some interesting maneuvering, and after even more clever choices involving a ladder on a staircase, it's now on our wall. OSHA would not be pleased by any of those choices, but we are very happy with the painting and will be back to peruse this gallery regularly!

I have purchased a few pieces from here, my kids and I have been drawn to certain pieces and they…read moreare now hanging in our home (which brings us a lot of joy). My review has to do with the interactions, or lack thereof, of the artists who staff this gallery. I walk in here frequently, as I regularly shop the farmers market on Sundays and this gallery is right next to it. The staff here tend to interact in a friendlier manner with the older, white patrons. This is not a one-time occurrence but a regular thing, so regular in fact that my 12-year old commented on it. Perhaps it's because they think we're not going to purchase anything, but it is a major turnoff. I also think they could add some diversity to the list of artists who display their work here. This won't stop me from frequenting this gallery when I'm in the area, but something to keep in mind if you've never been here before or are not familiar with the area.

Chick Boss is a fun, little boutique in Clayton. Current hours are limited to Thursday, Friday, and…read moreSaturday afternoons so it took me a while to find the time to stop by. Glad I did. Their handcrafted necklaces and earrings reminded me of some of my favorite Marjorie Baer items. I am paring down my jewelry collection so I focused my shopping on the colorful tops and jackets. Prices seemed reasonable for creating a look that is not "cooky cutter." Several tops were reversible which is great for traveling. Stop by. You won't be disappointed.

I love Chick Boss. The store is lovely and has such interesting items, including jewelry,…read moreclothing, gift items and more. It is a very friendly place. Just check the hours before going to make sure they are open.

I love this store! I can always find a unique gift for any occassion here and it's reasonably…read morepriced. Lots of seasonal items, jewelry, knick-naks, decorations

This studio is filled with great instructors and students. It's always kept clean and organized…read more There are many options for glazing, and different options of clay that are held at the studio for purchase. I appreciate this place being more of a class setting than those one-time activities for date night or to hang with friends, because ceramics takes awhile to get a good handle on. Plus there is a process of the bisque and glaze fire which cannot be done in a day. My recommendation is to take the 8-week class and show up to every class. At the end of the course, I'm sure you will have a better understanding of pottery.

I'm 4 class into the ceramic wheeling throwing class with instructor Chung. We have an hour of…read morelearning and then a few hours of practice. During the practice sessions, Chung would personally assist each of us on how to improve our throwing technique. Sometimes, we'll see instructor Yee, whom adds on the extra fun of banter in the classroom. They also have open studio so that students can practice during the week. Special out out to Cassandra! Thank you for being super responsive and delightful to be around. Overall, everyone at the studio is amazing, and i love the welcoming atmosphere!!

The best kept secret in Concord! I had the privilege of visiting this gem for an art project. I was…read morewarmly welcomed by the owner, Fro, and her student. You will find an array of paintings, photographs, mixed-media, watercolors, and more. Local artists are featured in a rotating gallery every month, or every other month. There is art in every section of the cottage, including the bathroom. I am inspired to show some of my work, as encouraged by Fro. If you are looking for texture and movement, you will not be disappointed. There is ample parking and plenty of natural light.

This little gem of an art studio is tucked away right outside of downtown Concord. Great classes…read moreand art work at this cozy cottage. Amazing garden in the back. The owner is absolutely so sweet. She will make you feel right at home.

This is the cutest little shop in Clayton! They have such cute stuff. From great little decorative…read moreitems for your house to great smelling candles! The staff is so very friendly as well great you with a smile and very friendly hello! If you live in or around Clayton I highly recommend stopping by you won't be disappointed! I will definitely be back and will tell all my friends about them!

My dad found this place while searching for something else and what a find this was. I haven't…read moreplayed pinball for years and the last time I was around a pinball game I just watched. So I can't remember the last time I had my hands on a pinball machine. Located in an industrial area, down the Street from Costco and less then a mile from park and shop. It's really just around the corner from Costco. You can easily walk here from Costco while you family shops you can be having so much more fun and not rush them. There was plenty of free parking right out front. The front is liked with live plants that mesmerized my mom. She loves plants. Soon as you walk inside you enter a framing shop. This is in the back rooms of a framing shop. It all started with the owner and his love of pinball machines and his love of sharing his hobby with others. And we are so thankful that he has shared. What a fun time and bring lots of quarters if you have them. We should have brought more from our coin jar. My dad had them all pulled out, then mom said we didn't need that many, we really needed that many. They also have a change machine. If you put $20 in you get $20 of quarters. It doesn't give change back if you only want a portions of quarters. We only spent around an hour there, but I could have stayed longer. I was having so much fun, but we ran out of quarters. Too bad, there were so many games to play. The front room were the oldest games and gave you the most plays for your 50 cents. I believe all those games gave you 5 balls. For beginners like us we need all the balls we could get. The cost of the machines are not on the coin slots it's on the bottom left corner of the pinball machine. These machines take quarters only, no game card that you have to refill with money. I really dislike those cards as if you put too much on there is no getting your money back. So yea! For the use of quarters. I love this feature of The Flipper Room. They have my vote. Other pinball places also have a feature that I'm not sure about, they have it where they charge you by the hours. There is one in Reno like this and Downtown Sacramento. Those have those pluses too, but I really am a fan of the quarters. We have so many saved up in our piggy banks so it's like it's' free to play as we aren't going to the ATM, it's just free change. I had fun playing the pinball machines and also playing the PAC-Man Game. It was just a regular arcade game that cost 25 cents. It was. A mini game that they t up on a riser so you didn't have to bend down. I have fond memories of PAC-Man. We used to have a mini handheld version that was lots of fun. My mom is one of those annoying players that keeps hitting the flippers when the ball is no where near the flippers. We tried to explain to her that's not how to operate the pin ball machine, but she got really mad at us. We're sorry Flipper owner. We tried. I highly suggest you check this place out. Even if you aren't in the area it's worth the trip. They have both new and old school machines. There are 3 rooms of machines so if you bring a group you won't be cramped. Come play and have fun!!!

They got an outdoor event over the weekend and various types of vendors set up selling art work…read morehandmade jewelry. Great place to check out

A very welcoming store, and a perfect place to grab a little gift for a birthday for your favorite…read morekiddo. Probably the BEST selection of gorgeous popup greeting cards! Colorful, fun, great assortment of toys and plushies for kids, lashes and makeup for teen girls, lotions, scents, costume jewelry and scarves for ladies, and a few tools and flashlights etc. for the practical/outdoorsy women and men as well. I'm partial to the great selection of costume jewelry rings -- hard to find nowadays! The owner Dede is a master at making pretty gift baskets. I really enjoyed my trip there! :)

This is a wonderful business! The staff is incredibly friendly and they have tons of options to…read morepick from. Definitely recommend the chocolate treats - delicious!