Jo Traveler: Tour of ACCI Gallery, Berkley, CA

A trip to Berkley is not complete

without popping into ACCI Gallery

ACCI Gallery is an Arts and Crafts Cooperative that was established in 1957 and is known as one of the oldest Arts and Crafts Cooperatives on the West Coast. They sit on the corner of the popular street Shattuck Avenue. They have a lot of windows letting in great natural light to view the magnitude of outstanding arts and crafts within. In this gallery you will find unique, one of a kind, handcrafted work of the highest quality and design.

They feature fine art, and quality crafts including works of ceramics, glass, jewelry, wood, metal, textiles, paintings, photographs, sculptures, and fiber art pieces. These are photos I took that day of items I’d love in my own home.

ACCI Gallery

1652 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94709

(510) 843-2527

Hours
Monday – Saturday, 11- 6
Sunday, 12 - 5

"Map and Directions"

Berkeley California has always been known for their wackiness. But there is a softer more sophisticated side to this city and nowhere is it more pronounced than at ACCI Galley on Shattuck Avenue.

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https://www.facebook.com/ACCIgallery

Remember a few weeks ago when I talked about Melissa Arnold, textile artist and and inventive creator that taught our scarf felting workshop? At this gallery where some wonderful felt scarfs, made by another designer that we were able to take a closer look at. It was nice as my mom and friend Roberta also took the class so we talked about techniques and color and how well made these scarfs were.

Tom Chen is by far one of the most creative artisan in the Gallery on this trip. I loved these clever and very creative paper mache sculptures of dinosaurs, and imaginary creatures. There is a lot of work put into each piece and they are also boxes that open up for a special something. The prices ranges from 145.00 for the small ones to 265.00 for the one I'd love to get Richard.