I had the pleasure of stopping by Fiber Circle Studio last weekend with my mom. She highly…read morerecommended checking them out, and I'm so glad we did. Some other yarn shops can feel very gatekeeper-ish in my experience, but I didn't get that vibe at all here. As soon as I stepped in, I was greeted warmly by a table full of people and an employee leading a class or group. I didn't require any assistance, but the employee made a point to come over and briefly check-in in an unobtrusive way, which was much appreciated. The space is bright and airy, and the merchandising is on point. They have a surprisingly good variety of yarn, considering the space isn't gigantic (I'm used to Dharma over in San Rafael). Things are clearly labeled and priced, and patterns are available for knitting and crochet, ranked by difficulty, along with a list of where you can find them online. My mom ended up buying some lovely yarn that was made in the USA. Overall, the vibes were great-- it seemed like they were having some kind of class in the back, and it sounded like people were having fun. I perused their website and was impressed by the variety of workshops they offer. They also offer scholarships to workshops, which I don't think I've seen any other yarn store do. Love it when businesses give back to the community that way!

I went to that store today in Petaluma. Amazing collection…read more I saw the crotchet cat and nice crotchet planter in the store's window displace. Crotchet cat is so cute. Will share photos in below. Highly recommend this store.

Creative and fun intimate environment, great for couples and hidden away from the social public…read morepath. Scott's unique take on pottery and patience guiding a beginner eased the anxiety of having to be perfect my first time on the wheel.

From the owner: Hawk Nest Pottery provides one on one private lesson, small groups. We teach both wheel throwing…read moreand hand building. All ages and skill levels are welcome. All materials are provided.

We used Gutierrez for a notary public service and he was fantastic! Very nice, polite, professional…read moreand friendly. The process was seamless and I would highly recommend them!

From the owner: Notary Public, Apostilles, Business Entity Registration (LLCs, Corporations, EIN), Merchant…read moreServices, Graphic Design, Art Therapy, Logos, Business Cards, Birthday & Wedding Invitations, Divorce preparation, and more! Call Today!

I've been taking my children to Farm Music at Windrush Farm for years and love it there…read more Farmer Arann and Miss Heidi are talented musicians and create an engaging and fun atmosphere for the whole family. In between songs, we feed goats, sheep, alpacas and my kids and I love every minute of it. I highly recommend signing up to see the beautiful animals and to enjoy the views.

Mimi hosted my daughter, friends, and me -- all fiber lovers -- for a farm tour. We had such lovely…read morevisit, and Mimi was hospitable, informative, and warm. Plus, of course, we left with some beautiful skeins of yarn!

I've done two pottery experiences with Joan from Family Tree Pottery, and both were absolutely…read morewonderful. The first was at Griffo Distillery for my birthday -- she was amazing! So kind, patient, and incredibly talented. She made the whole experience feel fun and welcoming. After that, I set up a private class with her at her studio for a group of friends, and we had the best time. She had a huge assortment of ceramics to paint and offered tons of creative ideas and guidance while still letting everyone make their projects their own. Both experiences were relaxed, inspiring, and so much fun. I can't recommend Joan and Family Tree Pottery enough -- I will definitely be back!!!

From the owner: Family Tree pottery is a small studio specializing in individual instruction in all forms of clay…read moremaking. You can learn Wheel throwing to sculpting to hand building custom creations! You can learn it all. If you just want a one time visit you can purchase a premade piece and glaze it to your STYLE!

Diana Belenky is the Bee's Knees. There, I said it…read more If there's one thing Diana knows how to do, it's to teach. I have had a great many teachers who know how to draw and paint--even the legendary Henry Yan--but very few who know how to teach it. With a great sense of humor, a veritable wealth of information, and a heaping dose of patience, Diana excels at sharing her knowledge and demonstrating its application effectively. If ever you were uncertain of how to, say, capture a specific kind of fold in your gesture drawing, then you need not look further than Diana for just how to do it.

Diana is not only an extremely talented artist but she is also a stellar instructor. My daughter…read morehas been taking classes with her for a short time but I have already seen her blossom under Diana's guidance. I would highly recommend Diana to any parent seeking a private teacher for their art focused child. She is patient, easy going and highly knowledgeable of traditional/classic art techniques.

I took the beginner class with Susanne. It was always the highlight of my week. Glass is such a…read moregorgeous medium, and even if you aren't particularly artistic or handy you can make something beautiful. Susanne hits the right mix for a beginner class of detailed instruction and letting you do the work and make your choices on your own. I absolutely recommend it.

I took a six hour stained glass class from Suzannah and it was wonderful. There were five of us in…read morethe class and we all ended up with a beautiful piece of stained glass art to take home and hang up in the window. Suzannah is a wonderful teacher, kind and thoughtful and able to give good feedback, and really straight instructions on how to do the things you need to do to create a stained glass piece. I highly recommend these classes to anyone. It was a wonderful experience, and I would do it again.

Marion is truly a gifted healer. She is companionate about helping people feel better. Her approach…read moreis gentle and kind, without judgement. She is very easy to work with, and will be with you every step of the way. I feel blessed to be able to work with her and receive her many years of wisdom and experience. She is an inspiration in my life, and her health coaching program is worth every penny! I highly recommend Marion to anyone who truly wants to feel better and develop healthy habits for life!

From the owner: As an artist and health coach I understand the impact of stress on our health. It is of most…read moreimportance for our well-being to find a momentum where we can get back to our breath and creative being without worries. We need to relearn how it feels not to worry - but just be and enjoy the momentum. Working creative transfers us into an environment where we can quiet our mind. In this state we are able to view and review our thoughts. We can recognize what it is that really matters in our life. Through changing our perspectives we can rejuvenate, heal our relationships and transform our life. During the process of creating your own Mandala you can let go of stress, forget the daily hustle-bustle and playfully engage in revealing your inner beauty. I offer one on one and small group private Mandala Journeys. ​