Doodlebug

Specialties

Thing to buy — toys, games, yarn, ribbon, buttons, art supplies, craft kits and more.

Things to create in our inspiring studio — pottery painting, mosaic, painting on wood or canvas, découpage and more.

Things to learn — classes for children and adults in wheel-​throwing, drawing & painting, sewing, basic art adventures, etc.

A place to party — a special room for birthdays, wedding or baby showers, mom’s nights out, anniversaries, business gatherings and just for fun!

A place to gather — meet a friend at the studio or join us for pajama nights and 2^nd & 4^th Tuesday knitting & wearable art group.

History

Established in 2001.

doodlebug was founded in 2001 when Marnie Delaney bought a pottery painting studio which was about to close (previous names included Fire It Up! and, before that, Glazeworks). Having conceived a business dedicated to helping children build their creative confidence, Marnie slowly expanded the stores offerings, adding a broader range of activities as well as classes and merchandise.

Mosaics, paper-​crafting, painting wood items and canvasses along with wheel-​throwing and hand-​building clay projects were soon followed by knitting and other needle arts. Craft kits and art supplies were followed by stamps & stickers, games & puzzles, toys and gift items. A reputation as Ross Valley’s birthday party headquarters ensued, summer camps quickly filled and many successful school fund-​raising projects originated at doodlebug

Meet the Business Owner

Marnie D.

Business Owner

Currently the enthusiastic owner and motivator behind doodlebug, Marnie Delaney spent over 20 years working in advertising and brand communications. After leaving the «corporate» world she conceived the idea for doodlebug — dedicated to providing a stimulating creative environment, an affordable array of resources and an impetus for building creative inspiration and confidence for children and adults in Marin

A native of Farmington, Connecticut and graduate of the Loomis-​Chaffee School and Union College, Marnie currently is active in the Marin Needle Arts Guild and the San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce, and a member of other organizations including the Contemporary Ceramics Studio Association, the Hobby Industry Association, and the Toy Industry Association. She is on the Board of Trustees for the Marin Art & Garden Center, focusing on programs. Marnie and doodlebug also provide regular and generous support for School and Arts fundraising efforts throughout Marin County.