Great selection. I loved walking inside (after all, I went in with my partner spontaneously and had…read moreno plans to buy anything.) I haven't knitted in years but was recently traveling in Copenhagen with a friend and she made a point to visit so many yarn stores, I think it rubbed off on me. Anyways, no one greeted us. There were a few customers in the store while some women were crocheting or knitting at a table in the back. We walked by them (I even scooted a chair in) to look at yarns and they didn't stand up or say anything. Finally, dad and his daughter walked over saying they wanted to buy something so I went over to get in line behind them with some yarns. Bad service, nice selection of yarn as well as books and patterns and accessories. Not cheap but organized nicely and easy-to-find items (which is important when there's no one there to help you.)

I stopped by Fengari Fiber Arts over the weekend and was impressed by their warm and friendly…read morecustomer service, well-merchandised displays, and excellent selection of Jody Long yarns. They even said Jody Long had visited the shop in person- wow! They had plenty of wool, alpaca, silk, and more-- a good, high-end selection overall. The two women who were working were very nice and provided me with a lot of feedback (when asked) on yarns for various projects. I loved their cute Pride display and left with some beautiful Juniper Moon Cumulus yarn. If they'd had more in the colorway I'd chosen, I would have bought more. I don't visit Half Moon Bay frequently, but if I find myself in the area again, I will definitely stop by.

Such a fun and unique experience, perfect for anyone with any level of artistic ability!…read more My mom and I took a glassblowing class here and both opted to make the milk jug/small vase. They have a handful of tiers that have different items you can make including paper weights, ornaments, pumpkin, and a terrarium. Each tier is priced differently and gradually increases as you move up a tier. When you book/preregister for your class, you have to select the tier you want to make from, but you are able to change it when you get there. My mom had selected a tier 2 item when booking, but switched to tier 1 the day of, and we were charged appropriately. Instructors were very helpful and gave good insight and demonstrated how the process worked. They were very hands on, and could be even more so if you needed them to be. Our class had some younger kids as well as adults, and everyone was given great care and the assistance they needed. You take turns each making your piece one at a time, so the actual process per person probably took around 20 minutes for tier 0-2 items. Depending on class size and how many people are in your group/when you arrive, you could expect to be there anywhere from 1 hour to 2.5. You don't get to take your blowing home right away, it has to sit in a hot oven overnight to set, so I sadly haven't seen my finished product yet, but I can't wait to pick it up and start putting it to use! Good pro-tip, wear long sleeves! I wore short sleeves because I figured I would be too hot in long, but the molten glass is VERY HOT and can irritate your skin just from the proximity! My arm turned super red and had a little bit of a heat rash the rest of the day, but it went away by the next morning.

I'd never tried glass blowing, but someone recommend this place to me and I decided to go when I…read morehad friend in town. I didn't know what to expect but it ended up being such a fun and unique experience. It's easy to book your glass blowing session online and it's only $80 for a small item. My friends and I all made small pumpkins to remember our visit and they turned out to be so beautiful. The day we came someone was wrong with the oven. It wasn't as hot as it should've been but the workers teaching us were very cool and easy going and we were still able to make our glass. They gave great instruction and helped us the whole time. I learned so much and loved learning how to do this! I like that they can even mail you your item for a small fee since it takes a day or two to cool. I would definitely do this again! It's such a special experience.

There are no words to describe the transformative healing I've had this year. The following is my…read morebest effort to convey the power of what I've experienced since working with Jane. She is an incredible coach, teacher, and healer (among many things) who I have learned so much from. Last year, I stepped into the unknown. Not an unfamiliar place for me but the circumstances were (of course) different. I had just ended a 10 year relationship, was in between jobs, needing to move, and I realized that somewhere along the way I lost myself. Or rather, I forgot who I was. I was starting to identify that my soul's purpose was (is) to be a healer, but had no idea what to do with that or where to go. From the moment I met Jane, I knew her shamanic training program, Luminous Path, was where I needed to be. I wanted her healing as well as her teachings. And while she has provided much healing for me, she also taught me how to heal myself! On top of that, the healing takes place within a tribe of beautiful and strong women wrapped in a safe and secure container that we are all taught to create. Jane taught me how to share openly and vulnerably, how to stand tall and take up space, how to change my false lifehood story, how to let go of limiting beliefs and step into who I really am. I have shifted from codependency to co-commitment both within my relationship with myself as well as with others. I have shifted from feeling insecure to secure, again both within my relationship with myself as well as with others. I found confidence, clarity, peace, and joy. I found myself. I remembered. As the end of the year approached I found myself ready for more. I wanted more healing, more teachings, and more space to integrate it all. Luckily, Luminous Path is a 1-3 year program. Another thing I am grateful for as I am now in year 2! A huge THANK YOU to Jane. I am beyond grateful to know you, to have received your offerings, and to learn these ways from you. The ways of the healer. The ways of the warrior. The ways of the wild one. The ways of the medicine woman. The ways of the Goddess. Many blessing. A'ho!

Jane Sanguinetti is a truly remarkable human. She has been a beloved friend since we were in our…read moreteens and I have been studying Intentional Creativity with her for more than two years. Through the medium of paint and canvas, I have worked through trauma and achieved soul-healing to a point where my inner and outer worlds have been transformed remarkably for the better by the deep healing Jane and IC have to offer. All but the first painting group have been done virtually through Zoom group sessions. The deep wisdom, compassion, and love Jane embodies and the Red Thread community members are such an incredible gift in my life, I am grateful for every moment I spend with them and I look forward to spending the rest of my days in their loving spiritual embrace of friendship, community, love, and ART! I whole-heartedly recommend Jane for any of the many offerings she has at Joy of Being. She is a true blessing in my life and you deserve her in yours.

My 7-year old daughter recently discovered a love for this place after trying their holiday…read moregingerbread house kit that she was able to do with their instructional video on YouTube. We since went back for a 1:1 session with the owner Phil and he patiently helped my daughter with a custom clay project of a little dog character that she likes. It was easy to make an appointment for the class and my daughter can't wait for her next one.

Drop in class on Saturday morning for two kids (7yo, 8yo) - highly recommend!…read more Each child got to select their own project and completed it by the end of the session. There were so many age appropriate samples for the kids to choose from. Pricing varied pending on project. Staff was friendly and great with kids. We will be back again!

My sister and I loved coming to Alla's art camp when we were kids (about 15-16 years ago). It was…read moremy absolute favorite summer camp, I'd go every year that I could as a child. I'm so happy to see the art studio is still open and inspiring new kids. Thank you Alla!

We are so lucky to have Alla's Art class online on Zoom during Quarantine! My daughter loves art…read moreand drawing, and having a good teacher, other kids to be in class with, and the structure and schedule of a class, has been such a relief, and she is so happy with the results! Alla lets the kids choose their own subjects, gives ideas and guidance whenever needed, has them use different mediums (charcoal, watercolor, etc.) for variety, and helps them create masterpieces to impress friends and family members :)

A wonderful place! Both our daughters (age 9 & 12) LOVE Art Attack! We have attended several…read moresessions and camps. The work they produce is incredible and they look forward to it every week. Wonderful staff and highly recommend!

Our son (7) loves taking classes here. He's really blossomed in his artistic development. It's…read morebecome something in his life he really looks forward to.

I went to this art academy during the summer to learn more about painting and I really enjoyed the…read moreplace! Robin as well as her daughter, Shannon, are well knowledged in arts, they're patient, and nice! I personally haven't touched any paint since elementary school but with their guidance, I learned on color blending and in what order to paint it. This art academy teaches for both adults and children and is very family friendly. I would definitely recommend this place to anybody who wants to learn how to paint or draw and would come back to this place again!

My 5 yo has been with Mindart for 1.5 yrs, where she enjoyed a lot. We like that the instructors…read moredon't help the kids draw but to encourage them to think and create.

Clean and safe environment; Kind and professional teachers. My kid and her friend went to the…read moreoutdoor painting camp two weeks ago. They painted outdoor, played on the grass with friends and went on the boat, and they also went to the art museum in San Francisco! The kid love it! They also send me some pictures as the feedback at the end. Highly recommended!

I took watercolor from Diane for many years and learned SO much. I have moved from the area, but…read morewould sign up again if I could. Painting outdoors at her studio was a joy.

Diane Wallace is a master in her craft - an artist, a painter (watercolor, oil, etc...), a teacher,…read morea mentor. My daughter attended her classes for several years. I joined her a couple years ago on an irregular basis. But, as of Jan-2023, I've been attending twice a month and have learned SO much in that short time. Diane provides all the tools and instruction to get you where you want to be as an artist. She tailors the instruction to the INDIVIDUAL. She is excellent with children and adults, alike. As an adult student, coming to class with my own plans and ideas, Diane has helped me learn color theory, composition, layout, paint and brush techniques. Her studio is tucked away in a woodsy area on a hill overlooking the Uvas Reservoir valley. She has lots of peacocks and cats roaming the property. This is an ideal, peaceful setting for doing art. Whether you are just starting out or already doing your own art, Diane is an excellent teacher and mentor. I highly recommend her.

Found this gallery while on our bike ride from Half Moon Bay State Beach to Princeton by the Sea…read more This is a locally run gallery, that brings artist in each weekend. They rotate them around, so you won't always see the same items. We ended up buying from two of the vendors and I even went out of my way to go back another weekend. Can't say if they allow for parking? Or if you need to find residential parking? Located off Hwy 1. It's worth coming out to take a look at what's out there. Have fun and support local artist.

A couple blocks off Cabrillo Highway (1) along the coast of Half Moon Bay lies this art gallery…read morewith heavy helpings of local soul, whose name is literally its address. We followed signs to an art show that led us here while passing through from San Francisco to Santa Cruz. Inside, the space is tall and lit naturally through large windows. The gallery appears to attach to a home in the back and faces the ocean with a narrow lane separating it from the beach. This area has restaurants and lots of foot traffic. The art was all local with a featured artist inside painting live and carrying on conversation with visitors. Snacks were laid out on a table and the staff was very hospitable and engaging. If we lived in this area I could easily see us visiting again and again to enjoy the local artists' work. Upcoming featured artists were posted on a chalkboard by the entrance. Generally a positive experience at 337 Mirada Art. We will stop back by next time we are driving through!