For a few years, my Dad was an artist in residence here during the summer months. He revived their…read moreprintmaking studio, created new work, collaborated with artists that worked in other mediums, and taught classes. I visited him each summer. It's just a couple hours from San Francisco. Of all the places my Dad visited and taught at around the world, Mendocino was his favorite place. It's a magical place perched above the cliffs facing the Pacific Ocean, just beyond the Headlands. There's a courtyard that connects each studio, the gallery at one end. There's paintings, pottery, photography, lithographs, glass sculptures, etc. During these times, the art center is closed but you can view current artists' work on their website. Some pieces are available for purchase. You can even see a little bit of its magic through the screen.

No heat, no power, old squeaky beds and sheets. Really disappointed. They really need to upgrade…read more Never again.

Such a great shop! The artist is so friendly and helpful, and the art/glass is beautiful. Besides…read morethe beautiful ring we bought, and the great service we received...my most favorite part of our visit was meeting Ollie! He is the the goodest boy, and quite possibly the sweetest, cutest shop dog that ever was. Stop by and check out the cool art and pet Ollie, it will make your day brighter!

Store is clean, artist is nice and helpful, cool products but let's get to the most important…read moreselling point of why you need to support this business. Ollie. Ollie is an angel on earth. He is the store greeter and mascot. Ollie is a gentleman and will bless you with good luck and happiness if you talk to him. He is also a dog. He stays in his spot and is very easy going. Just an absolute treasure. We love you Ollie.

This is such a neat place! Absolutely adorable antique store with reasonably priced and unique…read moreitems! The proprietor also offers letter press and ceramics classes and I can't wait to come back to take both!

I had such a great time doing ceramics here during my stay in Ft Bragg. Sabine is so friendly,…read moreknowledgeable and accommodating! The back of her shop is a small ceramic studio and the front is a great little shop chock full of vintage finds and custom ceramic pieces. Don't miss it!

My friend and I went to the open art studio workshop this past weekend and it was SO amazing. Shane…read more(the owner and artist) is such an amazing teacher who explained to us the process of cyanotype, showed us the ones he's created and even helped us create our own. I wish I took more photos of his workshop or a video of the process. I was so immersed that I didn't think about it until after. I got a print Shane made (Mendocino is for Merfolk) and got to take home a print I made of the inn I'm staying at. If you ever find yourself in Fort Bragg and want to take home an amazing souvenir, I cannot recommend this place enough. Shane has an insane pre-made collection so no need to make your own if you aren't in the mood. Check out the hours of his open art studio workshop! If you find yourself at the building during those hours but the lights seem to be off and no one is there, make sure to look at the Cyan Art Studio poster in the window. The entrance is around the corner and in the back. The studio's logo is on the door you should enter. We were unsure we were going the right way but lo and behold--the most amazing experience I've had in Fort Bragg to date. Thank you SO much Shane for such incredible memories!

From the owner: Cyan Art Studio is a unique place where anyone can drop in and make simple, beautiful art straight…read morefrom their cell phone in 15-30 minutes. Cyanotype (also known as "blue prints" or "sun prints") was discovered in the 1840s as a way to make beautiful BLUE images using photos, plants and objects. Only UV light and water are needed to process these prints, which make excellent decorations and gifts. Anyone can do it -- no experience is necessary, and our studio has all the equipment and expertise needed to help YOU make something beautiful for yourself, your family or a loved one.

Absolutely in love with this special space and all the community here!! What a hidden gem, I…read morerecently discovered Clay Folk for a hand building pottery class and fell in love the second I walked in the door. Amazing teachers, fantastic energy in the space and so much creativity in the air! So much fun looking at all the works-in-progress from the other potters. Will be back for more classes! (PS get on the waitlist if you want to be a member, it's a long list! For good reason.)

Such a welcoming and cozy studio! Lots of space for throwing, hand-building, and glazing. I have…read moretaken 2 classes there now and they have been fun, informative, and creative. I am totally hooked now and am signing up for the next class! The open studio time is the absolute best, such a nice environment to be creative and be around other artist doing their thing. There are couches and a wood burning stove and so easy to grab a bite or a warm drink right there at the Altamont! I highly recommend this studio for anyone at any level!

Friendly and knowledgeable employees. Cool items! Encouraged to touch certain artifacts. Variety of…read moreprice points.

If you are even remotely interested in fossils or rocks, this is a must see in Fort Bragg! The…read moreowners (and everyone else I've encountered here) are super friendly and knowledgeable and they have an endless inventory of amazing fossils and rocks that are priced fairly. The best souvenirs in my book! I learn something every time I visit and usually leave with a few fossils too. Love this place!

Had a great time at Law Artistry workshop. I did three workshops, Heather was very helpful and…read moreprofessional. Easy way to learn new skills while having an amazing time. Definitely a great place to host special events.

Heather does such a wonderful job! I came to a class a while back and we did some beautiful things…read more She is very knowledgeable and super fun to work with! I highly recommend doing her classes!

Paintings, sculpture, hand made jewelry, hand made women's casual clothing. Pleasant…read moreairconditioned environment. The price is right. Fun to browse and talk to owner.

I've enjoyed finding unique gifts for my friends. I love the scarves, but all the other beautifully…read morepainted clothing are great too.

Great shop with lots to explore! Saves me lots of money vs getting art supplies shipped from Blick…read moreor Amazon.

I love this local art supply and toy store. As an amateur artist and grandma, I love to go there…read morebecause they have a great selection of so much fun stuff to choose from, both for me and my grandkids. I highly recommend supporting this locally owned business!

This place hands down was my favorite shop in downtown Mendocino. They have a quality, affordable…read morecollection of local art work that includes everything from pottery to scarves to furniture, paintings and more. There were some gorgeous preserved leaves mounted in Shadowboxes that were lovely as well as some sand paintings by another local artist. It was nice to see works done in some non-typical media. This place is actually huge too-it goes far back and there is an upstairs that is quite large as well. If you want unique pieces or want to just browse and get ideas for future home decorating this is the place to go. I took down some artist names for future reference and my experience here in this gallery is one of my standouts from my day in the town of Mendocino

An artist friend recommended that we visit this gallery. We are so glad we did. The caliber of…read morethe artwork is exceptional. We both agreed that bar none, this was the best gallery we have ever been to EVER. The artwork is museum worthy. If you visit make sure to also go upstairs. I guarantee you will be amazed at the craftsmanship and imagination that went into each piece of art and furniture.