First of all, this place is kind of big, bigger than I thought when I walked in, and is kept in…read moreimmaculate condition. There are all kinds of art in here, along with sculptures, jewelry, paintings, prints, and more!! This is definitely a great store to check out if you're in Downtown Pleasanton on Main Street!!

This art gallery impressed me so much -Kim, the sweet, friendly and knowledgeable manager chatted…read morewith us as we looked at all the amazing artwork. Some paintings were absolutely astonishing - made me wish I had more wall space! This is an art gallery for everyone. Make sure you go in and enjoy!

The Livermore Art Association Gallery is a fun place to find unique artwork, cards, jewelry and…read moredecorative items made by local artists! It's perfectly located right off the farmer's market and not too far from 1st street. It's a casual and welcoming place; no pressure and fussiness! If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind gift, this is an ideal stop to take!

The LAA Gallery is located in The Carnegie Bldg., at 2155 3rd St ~ perfectly situated next to the…read moreFarmer's Market! A great place to shop for unique individually made artisan gifts and art. A big selection to choose from ~ Felting, Quilling, Textiles, Ceramics, Art Glass, Photography, Painting, fantastic Jewelry, Calendars, and Note Cards (which can be suitable for framing as an art piece). The Gallery is a hidden local gem which sells high quality artistic pieces.

This is a great place if you're interested in a beginning class in mosaic! I just completed the…read more2-day course (3 hour session on 2 Saturdays via H.A.R.D.) and learned a lot from Christine. She was very helpful, knowledgeable, patient and explained the whole process from choosing a medium (interior vs exterior), adhesives, glass vs tiles, and teaching us how to grout our finished artwork. The price for this 2 day session ($80) is very reasonable compared to other places. If you were to buy (an 8x8 piece of colored glass is about $10 ea.) all the supplies yourself, it would cost way more than the fee for the class. It was nice to have all the supplies available for us to use. Also, if you were to do this at home you would definitely have a mess to clean up afterwards! My only suggestion is to have a simple, design ready before you attend class. That will help save a lot of time so you can focus on what colors you want to use. An overall great class...thanks Christine!

I work in San Ramon and happened to see this company's artwork on electric boxes in San Ramon. See…read morethe videos for an example of the wonderful work they do. Really help to brighten up our town!

Houman is really good with the kids, especially with the little one. He has all the patience in…read moreworld. Above all he's a really good artist/teacher. Been coming to Houman for years with some absence in between, but every time I'm back he welcome me like a good friend. Guide and teach me to be a better painter. I personally hold couple of painting parties in his place. My friends absolutely love their painting, few even turn into his students too. If you want to learn to paint or your little one need a art class to go. This place is where you need to come.

I just started taking painting class at Pazouki, last month…read more I must say that Homan is an excellent art teacher, he encourages you to be unafraid to make mistakes, helps you come up with what you would like to change, and provides a very peaceful and calm atmosphere to work. He loves what he does and it shows.Thank you !

We have been going there since 2014, here is a photo from then and now in 2020 (in COVID-19 masks,…read moresign of times). They have great exhibits and awesome choices of artists. Best of all, it is a non-profit association which supports the community and local artists. All the art work we bought were reasonably priced and all of our friends love it when they see it.

I've been with the gallery for 7 years. Sold my work well and worked additional hours beyond the…read morerequired. Ready to help staff when the gallery had someone sick. Held meetings to draw people into the gallery and held demonstrations. In the past year I've added and sold my Resin work along with my Encaustic Paintings. Resin is considered 3D in the gallery, which made it awkward as the 3D Curator is a sculpture and never wanted my small Resin Coasters and such in the gallery. She got her way and had changed the requirements I had originally obtained when I agreed to sell my Resin work at the gallery 2 days before and after they received my $110 to exhibit these pieces. They refused to give back my fees when I decided to withdraw because of these changes. UNFAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES - RELAXED FACE MASK USE in the gallery by the Management, and group gatherings during COVID19. These were my reasons for leaving after 7 years. It's a coop but it's turned into something else, that is now very undesirable with bad business sense, and an unhealthy turn of events. While most artwork and artists are top notch, there are a handful of people that have taken their positions as a power play, holding back any growth opportunities for both the artists and the gallery. As an artist and a customer at this time, I do not recommend this gallery for the reasons stated above.

Firehouse Arts Center doubles as a museum/art gallery and a local theater. Located in downtown…read morePleasanton the building was an old firehouse. Black Badge Yelper Steve T. invited us to a night of Comedy on a Saturday night. On the backside of the Center is the city park were they have free concerts in the summer. The theater is small and intimate. The evening showcased 7 local comedians some of which were better than others. During intermission we browsed the gallery with all of the art work. The art was for sale. All in all a nice evening.

Enjoyed an evening of Disney jazz with the Jeff Bordes Quartet and Alanna Vicente. The lovely…read moresounds of the piano, bass, drums, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and vocals paired with an excellent sound setup and lighting in this theater. No concessions were available on site, but they did offer guests free bottled water in the lobby. Photography and video recording was allowed for this particular show. Note, you can't see the full stage from the side balcony section unless you lean forward drastically as the seats are too far from the railing and unmovable. There are also poles in front of some of the side balcony seats with no advanced notice about the obstructed view when purchasing tickets... there's a reason these are the cheapest seats in the house. The performance was great, including beloved tunes from Mary Poppins (Chim Chim Cher-ee), Cinderella (A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes), 101 Dalmations (Cruella De Vil), Aladdin (Never Had a Friend Like Me), The Little Mermaid (Kiss the Girl), Snow White (Some Day My Prince Will Come), Lady and the Tramp, The Princess and the Frog, Jungle Book, and a non-disney encore of What a Wonderful World.

Had planned to have a special poster framed for my Wife's birthday. Unfortunately it was not done…read morein time. But Sawsan the owner was very upfront about why that was the case and even provided a substantial discount for the disappointment of not having it ready on time. When it was done it was done right. Old fashioned service. Things can go wrong but people can make it right.

What a warm, welcoming woman owned business; the owner, Sawsan, is a delightful, lovely woman. Many…read moreframing options in the shop plus a variety of beautiful, creative and unique artwork: paintings and various other mediums. I went in looking for a specific oil painting by J.Huber, another bird to add to and compliment my other two paintings. I was directed to where Huber's works were on display. I was immediately drawn to this painting, a California Scrub Jay I believe, and put it aside to purchase. I can't wait to see this piece e with my other two, a hummingbird and crow, gifts I received from my mother who purchased them from Sawsan's shop. Great experience, fun to see the owner's personal collections, favorites, framed art and her personal works she has painted or drawn. So many paintings displayed but also in art drawers ready to be framed. My heart is full from this visit. Thank you Sawsan. There are so many artists works on display throughout the shop. Prices are super reasonable for unique one of a kind pieces.

Very cool spot. This place is probably best for school-aged children. They do have one wall with…read moreconnector toys for the toddlers but that's about it. It's small but a nice spot to spend under an hour. Also finding the entrance was hard because google maps takes you to the wrong main gate.

I almost got into the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory! Yes, the Lawrence Livermore National…read moreLaboratory is self-described as "a premier research and development institution for science and technology applied to national security." Because they are working with important stuff pertaining to national security, nuclear materials and other top secret stuff, they won't let the average Yelper in there. But, right outside their front gate is the Discovery Center. The Discovery Center is a small museum that gives you a brief introduction to the lab and what they do. They have hands on and interactive exhibits for children to play with. Most of the exhibits were well maintained. It is an interesting way to spend an hour. The staff, at least on the day were there, was fantastic. Since we were the only ones there, she almost gave us a personalized tour to explain some of the exhibits and talk about the lab and what they do. They have an easy scavenger hunt for children with a nice t-shirt as a prize. They are pretty generous with the scavenger hunt and let children of all ages play. The museum is priced just right for most Yelpers. It is free! It's a nice place, with not a lot of visitors.

She is an amazingly talented artist…read more Taken from her website: http://www.lynnbernsteinstudio.com/Bernstein_Painting/About_the_artist.html Lynn's new studio near San Francisco, California is the perfect setting for painting impressionistic landscapes and detailed, color infused flowers. Her process begins with plein air watercolor studies in order to capture the atmospheric qualities of the light and color that draw her to a particular spot. Then, she takes several photographs of the area to use along with the watercolor sketch to begin the painting in her studio. Given her training as an Engineer, it is not surprising that she loves details, but she believes the focus of the painting can only come to life if the rest of the painting is void of unnecessary details. Along with light and color, these qualities help bring the essence of the painting into view. She also developed and teaches Art, Science & Nature Classes to 1st grade girls with the hope of inspiring them to see the connection science and nature with art projects to reinforce the science concepts. Travel and exploration generate inspiration for her work. She loves taking photographs of places she visits and has an eye for finding unique angles and perspectives of scenes and objects. She has hundreds of photos she's taken over the years and hopes that eventually she'll have the chance to paint them all. Lynn is currently a member of the Pleasanton Art League and serves as Programs Chair for the Livermore Art Association.

Excellent teacher and. Artist!…read more Pastels are so life like you think it is a photo. She has a very unique talent to capture the right composition and light. Always amazed at her work.