Very cute little gift shop and pottery studio. I've always wanted to come in and finally got to…read morevisit. They close at 6 so if you come after that you will miss them. Staff were very informative about their classes that are offered. I have been searching for a local pottery class and was so happy to see this one. I look forward to taking a class soon.

I signed up for a handbuilding chip and dip bowl project class. The cost was $72 which includes…read moreeverything (tools, clay, apron, instructions/help, glaze) and the class itself took 3.5-4 hours. The class size was about 8 people. We arrived 10 minutes before 11am and the gallery was not opened yet. So we strolled around Benicia and by the time it was 11am everyone else was checked in and sitting. My friend and I were two of three newbies. The other attendants had been there before. Our instructor was Robbie. Robbie is fantastic! Ceramics can be a lot more difficult than expected. But Robbie made it fun and it was easy to follow along. The small class size made it personalized and easy to get further help if you feel you missed a step or wanted help or ideas on further customizing your project. Robbie provided many ideas for how previous classes added a unique touch to their chip and dip bowls like widening the dip bowl area, stamps, a different edge that is straight rather than wavy etc. We were shown glaze options at the end of the class including samples of what the finished color would look like. My friend chose Nutmeg and I chose the grey-green glaze. In about three weeks I got an email that our pieces were ready for pick up! Robbie was there again! She carefully wrapped our projects for me. We also chatted a little about the other classes (flowers) and their inventory. I couldn't be more pleased with the end result and the class itself was really fun! I see why people keep coming back to do different classes! The store itself has a great variety of art pieces. They obviously have ceramics. Including a little clearance cart at the front of the store. Student pieces which are also discounted. They have metal work. And jewelry. They have cards from local artists. What a wonderful addition to Benicia! I'm sure I'll be back again soon either for another class or just to browse what beautiful pieces they have for purchase.

This is a really fun hidden gem in Martinez, with an extremely welcoming vibe for crafters & fiber…read moreenthusiasts. There's a great selection of interesting yarns from Europe, vintage patterns, quality craft supplies for other craft hobbies like needle felting and embroidery. There are both used and vintage items, which is great for sustainability, and there's even a repurposed newspaper machine outside where community members can access supplies for free! The price points are great, especially for the vintage items, and the owner is super friendly & helpful. Added bonus, you can take Amtrak to Martinez and the shop is less than a 5 minute walk, or the downtown Martinez area is very bicycle friendly too! There are great cafes, restaurants, & breweries so you can make a whole day of it if you live further away.

Wonderful mix of hard-to-find yarns and hard-to-find vintage patterns. Interactive wearables show…read morewas a yarn crawl highlight and the craft supply library outside is a gem!

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!!

I just love everything about this store!. Product, service, everything!!. Crafts, fabric, flower…read moredepartment, art... and every for seasonal times.., you can find almost all for ur parties, special occasions.., holidays and much more!!

Went to purchase some alginate mold powder. This hobby lobby is about 60 miles from me (a closer…read morehobby lobby's did not have it in stock). An employee guides me to an aisle, this person was helpful, but when I see the bag I was looking for, it looks like the package has been opened already; the top plastic was cut and it looks like the bag wasn't full (1.5lb bag). I ask the employee and he says ya that seems like it was open. I ask if there's a scale around. He says no. So I take the item to the front, and ask 3 other employees if there's a scale, since it looks opened. They say there is no scale available. I ask the person at the cash register, and she points over to another employee who seems like a manager. This employee wasn't wearing a hobby lobby blue uniform shirt. I show the top of the bag to the employee, and she says, that's how it is. I told her I don't think this is right. I need the powder so I purchase it. When I get home I weight the powder and it's only 1.082lbs when it should be 1.5lbs. I don't want to drive back just for a refund, so I was hoping Hobby Lobby can send me a message for a refund. Thank you

Becky is amazing! From her visits to my daycare for ceramics to her classes at the kids school. She…read moreis amazing and the Kids love her!!!

Becky is so creative!! Ladies night, birthday parties, auction projects, anything you can dream of…read moreshe can make happen!! I promise you won't be disappointed!!

Quick and beautiful- great customer service and products-…read moreframed to perfection and your special dimensions-

We recently brought a hand painted picture and frame by my older sister who is no longer with us to…read moreGigi @ FOF and asked if she could repair/restore it for us. This picture meant A LOT to us! She understood and reassured us she could get it taken care of. We are SO HAPPY with the results! People come into our lives for a reason. Her coming into our lives was meant to be. The picture is proudly displayed in our front room for all out visitors to view. We will be doing dome additional business with her in the near future. Go by and pat her a visit, you'll be glad you did. Ed L.

Second to none customer service!…read more Best bulk TGC cards! Only 10 for a $1! I was there from 11am-1:30, searching for Yuka Morii and Asako Ito created Pokémon cards, I found a great collection of Yuka Morii cards, but only a few Asako Ito cards in the bulk boxes, but I only searched two boxes lol. I'll be back to search for more! Also don't forget to sign up with their rewards program, you earn points with every $1 spent! I spent about 13 bucks, so I earned some great points today! Always a class act, at DVY, great environment and very knowledgeable people. Overall: 20/10 on that Jonny Rating!

I recently visited DVY Collectibles on a Sunday morning with my daughter, and it turned out to be…read morethe best card shop experience we've had so far. Being relatively new to collecting basketball cards, we had visited a few other shops and often found the customer service lacking. However, at DVY, we were welcomed the moment we stepped in. The staff was not only friendly but also happy to chat while we browsed, making us feel like regulars right away. One thing that really stood out was the value of the experience. We were able to sit comfortably and go through their enormous selection of cards, covering almost every sport you could think of. When it came to pricing, their singles were beyond reasonable, allowing us to add a great number of cards to our collection without breaking the bank. In short, if you're in the area--or even if you need to make a little trip--DVY Collectibles is absolutely worth a visit. We left with fantastic additions to our growing collection and a very happy feeling about the whole experience. Thanks again to the wonderful team there!

The bead selection is so beautiful and huge! The customer service was amazing too! Very…read moreknowledgeable and helpful! Loved my experience there!

They are so amazing. I took in a broke necklace, some beads that I wore on my wrist and a metal…read moreleaf on a broken necklace. I asked if they could do something with all of this. She said yes. What turned out was a beautiful necklace. I was so thrilled. Plus they are very friendly and spend time to help you out. Highly recommend.

Stopped by because I saw they had a close out sale (the store is closing on March 14th). They still…read morehad plenty of items and most items were on sale *25% off*. There were only 2 staff but they were helpful and patient. The store was still pretty neat and they had tons of cards available.

The Hallmark Store in Benicia has been the annual lifesaver when visiting family in Benicia. Be it…read morea birthday, Holiday or random celebration, this establishment has something for every occasion. The size of the store does limit the selection, but there aren't that many other options once you cross the bridge. The value+service is ok depending on the team present that day; for the most part, you get what you pay for. As long as they are around, they'll see me getting that last minute gift or card at least once a year!

A fun, interactive, and incredibly well done "Travel Around the World" Smart Cooking and Wine…read morePairing Event. My team and I had an amazing experience at Miggi's Kitchen. We learned to cook with the Thermomix while working in teams at different stations, preparing dishes from around the world. It was hands-on, interactive, and a lot of fun - every dish turned out delicious. Miggi is a fantastic teacher: clear, detailed, confident, and incredibly knowledgeable. She explains techniques in a way that's easy to understand, and we all walked away genuinely better cooks. We also paired the experience with wine tasting and learned how to taste and appreciate wine properly, which made the evening even more memorable. On top of that, Miggi's fun, warm personality really brings the whole experience together. My office team loved it and is still talking about it. Highly recommend for team events or anyone looking for a unique, engaging culinary experience.

Our group of 12 just completed an "around the world" cooking class with Miggi and we could not have…read morebeen happier. What a great environment - even better food, and Miggi was very entertaining and informative. We will definitely recommend this to friends. John S