Family-owned and operated since 1971, Graham's Country Crafts has become one of the largest craft supply stores in Northern California. Housed in a beautiful old bar, the store is well stocked with hard-to-find items including more than 7,000 out-of-print books, macrame cord, wedding supplies and much more. Graham's Country Crafts offers beginning, intermediate and advanced classes in tole and hummel painting as well as a beautiful venue for children's birthday parties.
Since 1990, Gallery One has shared a passion for the arts with the Petaluma community. The downtown shop showcases local art, ceramics and jewelry, as well as antique and rare pieces of fine art, art glass and home accents. The knowledgeable staff helps customers find piece to compliment their homes or give as gifts. Call ahead or visit Gallery One's website to browse the calendar for upcoming shows and exhibits.
Rags to Stitches Embroidery is located on Petaluma Boulevard North, very close to the downtown area. It is a locally-owned business that provides in-house, direct-to-garment silk-screening and embroidery apparel. Polos, sweatshirts, pants, hats, caps, team and work uniforms can be purchased and customized. It also carries bags and a few accessories like stadium blankets and aprons. Some of its popular brands include Port Authority, Columbia, and Hanes.
HobbyTown USA is a great store for those looking for unique children's toys, models, art supplies or annual hobby meet-ups. A spacious location allows for kids ages 5 and up to explore the toys, while teens and adults will love the model train display. Artists can find quality paints, brushes and tools in this hobby shop.
This store also hosts weekly and monthly events for the community, such as Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments, outdoor RC racing, and model build day - where people can bring their models and work as well as educate kids and adults interested in modeling.
Located in the Gateway Plaza Shopping Center just west of Highway 101, Cigarettes R Cheaper provides tobacco products at wholesale prices. This Petaluma location sells cigarette brands from Marlboro to Camel and lites to menthols. Also available are papers, lighters, accessories, cigars and California lotto tickets. Patrons must be 18 years of age with a valid ID to enter the store.
The Quilted Angel is located on the corner of G Street and Second Street just south of downtown Petaluma. Carrying a huge selection of quilting supplies and custom local quilts you are sure to find exactly what you are looking for. Its friendly and knowledgeable staff is ready to assist you from start to finish on any project.
Located on the city's historic and picturesque Petaluma Boulevard North, A Beader's Dream is just that. Inside, you'll find beads of every color and description: glass, silver, stones, gold, pearls, gemstones and more. Browse at your leisure, or ask its knowledgeable staff for help. The staff also can help you design and make whatever your imagination can come up with including earrings, necklaces and beaded pieces for purses and dresses. A Beader's Dream doesn't offer formal classes, although everyone at the shop is happy to instruct you on the basics and guide you through the process of making your project come to life.
Located in the heart of downtown Petaluma, Stitchcraft's spacious, well-lit studios are the perfect place to come and learn the art of sewing and crafts.
Class schedules are posted one month in advance, and they fill up quickly, so call or drop in to sign up for beginning to advanced sewing, draping, pattern drafting, fashion sketching or duct tape dress form classes.
Private lessons and studio rental are available and include access to sewing machines, sergers, cutting tables and work spaces. Located upstairs above Ileoni and across the street from Copperfield Books.