Speaking as a local artist myself, Kristy is one of the best we have. The classes she teaches are…read moreall-inclusive, so even a beginner artist can join in and thrive! If you're ever struggling, Kristy is very approachable when it comes to helping her students -- which is a key factor in ANY instructor! She also offers incredible and unique works made by her own hands that are worth every fair cent for such fine quality art. I love that her offered wares are so versatile, so you are bound to find something you would love yourself! It is worth mentioning that The Black Sheep's Ink is a small business ran by one of the most honest and hardest-working artists you could meet -- so if you're all about small businesses, The Black Sheep's Ink is where your attention should be. I especially love her portrayal of faces and animals; whenever I see a face painted by Kristy, I know immediately it is her work. Please do your soul a favor and enlighten it with a visit to The Black Sheep's Ink some day!

Quality goods and unique art! Shipping was quick and painless. 100% would recommend to anyone…read morelooking for unique gifts.

Graffiti night. What's not to love? All the beautiful cars around our town, it brings tourism in,…read moreit boosts our economy, and shows off some of what the best of Modesto can be. Memories as a child of graffiti night, which is now become American graffiti festival I believe, still has much in common with what I remember as a child. If you make it to downtown the State theater, outdoor vendors, music etc is amazing. But I like to post up on McHenry myself, getting an ice cream from rite aid and watching the cars go by. It started earlier this week and will be continuing through the weekend. Remember road closures, and have patience with your fellow car enthusiasts.

Last night our annual American Graffiti Parade 6-12-2015,... The home of Graffiti . Modesto ,…read moreCalifornia . I love this time of year . :)

While visiting my sister in Modesto, she mentioned a special crystal and bead shop that she would…read morelove to take us to while we're in town. Beads of Contentment did just as the name promises, and much more! Holly greeted us as we entered, and she didn't even bat an eye as my enthusiastic toddler made her way through all the treasures that happened to be at her eye level. We had a decent sized group of each age, and we came at the right time for us to comb through the store and all find things we loved! We planned to make our own malas and found wonderfully priced strings of stones and all sorts of different strings, glass beads, metal accessories, tumbled stones, bells, and bags, and trinkets galore. What a lovely store ran by such a gem of a person, Holly was so helpful and kind as she interacted with each of us. Her prices are very fair, and her reason being so that many won't feel turned away from finding what they're meant to! For myself, I went with a string of fluorite, lavender jade, and phosphosiderite, and a gorgeous rose carved fresh water pearl to make my mala. I cannot wait to come back to this store and purchase more beads and visit with Holly again. If you find yourself in the area and you are looking for a piece of magic either for yourself or a loved one, check out Beads of Contentment you'll be sure to find something very special.

Love that there's a place like this in Modesto! On my way to Persuasion Coffee, I noticed this…read morestore and walked in to explore. As others have said, the owner is super chill and welcoming. The prices are reasonable, and the items for sale are unique with a wide variety. Bought some incense, candles, and crystals. I will be back!

Paint and sip on the patio with Gina! Gina held a paint session for my friend and I today and it…read morewas amazing. Gina set up her patio for us to be able to follow covid-19 precautions and still enjoy ourselves painting. This was our first time painting and we are ready to do it again! Gina was great! She made us feel welcomed and comfortable throughout our painting session. She's such a great teacher, she was patient and kept us motivated and moving on with our painting. I didn't realize how relaxing this would be! Definitely will be coming back to paint with Gina!

Had the best night with girlfriends painting with Gina She has a charismatic and friendly…read morepersonality! From the first contact we had I felt like I was one of her best friends ! She was very informative as to what to expect since this was our first time . She went out of her way to make me feel like we were just going to her studio to hang out with friends ! I can't recommend this enough ! When I arrived she had everything set up and was so welcoming! As an instructor she was very very patient,walked us through each step and helped those who asked ! She had so many amazing paintings displayed all over the studio and it definitely makes me want to go back and paint more !

Great customer service and a variety of pottery items to choose from. You get in quick if you go in…read moreas a walk in.

The owner is friendly, engaging, and very knowledgeable. The experience is cathartic...music,…read morepainting, and creativity. Make a reservation so you don't miss out. Love to paint? Sign up for VIP... totally worth it

How often am I in Modesto?! Practically never. Before recently, it had probably been well over a…read moredecade since I stopped by. Somehow I've found myself out here twice within the past year: once after wine tasting in Ripon, and another time coming back from Fresno. Daaaamn has this place changed! I remember coming down here to visit old friends many years ago. The only thing really poppin' at the time was the bowling alley and the Sonic Drive Thru. Fast forward to now and they've really built up the downtown area. I mean... it's no Oakland or San Francisco by any means. But for a town that's located deep in the valley, it does alright for itself. I really like the design of the downtown area. Trees line many of the streets and there are all sorts of flowers planted throughout. I ran across some really neat wall art that reminded me of the artwork that you'd see in downtown Eureka. There's a big movie theater on the main block that's surrounded by tons of cute shops and restaurants. It felt pretty safe to walk the streets at night and everything is so well lit. This isn't a town that I plan to spend a whole bunch of time in, but it's nice to know that there's a hip downtown area to stop through during my travels to and from the central valley.

I was set to give Downtown Mo only 3 stars, when I realized that I actually look forward to coming…read morehere. So then, I thought about why that is exactly. First, & very important, are the eats in this hood. Need a great old school sandwich? There's The Brighter Side. Looking for really good gastro pub fare? There's Commonwealth. Perhaps you're looking for a more refined establishment appropriate for the ladies who lunch? Galletto's & Dewz are perfect for that. What about pizza? Are you craving a really good pie? Chefs of New York has recently opened a new location on J street. And coffee. Every & any downtown needs good coffee. Preservation Coffee is the coffee gem of this town. They're also on J street. Speaking of J street... It leads straight to, then turns into, McHenry Avenue. The historical main drag for cruising. The very place where George Lucas dreamed & imagined, years before he created Star Wars. Maybe you want to see a movie. You've got not 1, but 2 options; State Theater & Brendan Theaters. How about going on your lunch break, then playing hooky & catching a movie instead of going back to the office? It's not a suggestion. It's just an idea. I wish there was a Chase bank around though. Not one single branch of the King of Banks in all of Downtown? Ridiculous, right? Parking can be, but usually isn't, a problem. Street parking is pretty reliable, unless it's during peak times (lunch & after 5). The 2 main garages (both on 11th street) are a good crutch, & about 1/4 of what it costs to park in a downtown SF garage. Between both garages you can count on smooth sailing, unless there's a Gallo event or conventions, etc. And predictably, this hood closes early. Most of the restaurants close at 9:00 or 10:00, so check first if you're looking for a later supper (Tresetti's serves a limited menu till midnight). And there's only a couple of bars open until 2:00 (Tresetti's, The Boardroom). It's downtown. Downtown is all about daytime. 4 stars.

This is a new store at the mall in Modesto. They have towers, wands, egg, hearts, spheres and…read morecubes. They also have dream catchers and money trees. Nice variety, can't wait to see what they get next.

Super fun, small town festival with free samples of dried fruit, nuts, vendors barbecue, and…read moreclassic cars in the cute little town of Hughson. .

Excellent breakfast. Excellent food and service. Great prices. Nice variety at the store. Have…read morereturned several times for fresh fruit.