No I am not just writing this because Barry is a great personal friend and arguably the most…read moretalented soul to arise from our mutually-endured art classes many, many years ago. But Barry has developed a clientele of some very talented individuals themselves who have profited immensely from his advice. Heck even I learned something new from Barry after visiting his studio myself, and that's saying something, since he has always been so much better than me, (as a painter) -and I'm a hard case, anyway. The studio is pleasant and everyone who's come to learn gets a space of their own to work in, and it's right thar on the main drag o' the ol' Mother Lode front. He'll even play cool music whilst you work that will soothe your ears as well as inspire and spark your inner gift. Make room for it in your life, it will reward you.

Barry is a really fun pastel teacher he is patient & unassuming. Not only does he let you have your…read moreown style but he is funny and plays cool music and tells funny stories while you are painting.

What a cute little boutique showcasing local crafters and artists' creations! One-of-a-kind…read morejewelry, candles, pottery, shirts, purses, hats, and more are displayed on one side of the room and the "studio" portion with tables are on the other side. Gather holds a number of different crafting classes, from painting to macramé, to candles and body scrubs, and everything in between! They also offer seasonal classes such as wreath-making and chunky blanket weaving. I attended a private "Scrub & Bubbly" party where we made 3 different body scrubs to take home. The sweet owner Meleya was our instructor and had the mimosa bar and our work space, nicely organized with all of our tools and ingredients, set up when we arrived for our 90 minute class. She had some pre-printed recipe suggestions for us or we could make up our own concoctions as far as what scents we liked. Everyone's individual sugar scrubs turned out amazing! It was such a fun and enjoyable time, sipping on our mimosas and getting our hands dirty (and by that, I actually mean, getting our hands CLEAN AND SOFT AND SMELLING WONDERFUL!). Perfect spot to host a special event (birthdays, showers, etc.) or if you're just in a crafting mood. So gather your friends, make something awesome, and have a great time!

Visited Gather Studio and Marketplace on Small Business Saturday! Beautiful place that has a ton of…read morelocal vendors and items. They have jewelry, clothes, home decor, dry shampoo, and more! Gather hosts a variety of craft classes. You can learn to knit an infinity scarf, glass etching, jewelry stamping and so much more. The day I attended their one year anniversary event we made a glass gratitude jar and a hanging succulent in a glass ornament. I had so much fun! You can book your own private party, you can bring food and snacks for that or use their local chefs and bakers. Visiting here with a group of friends would be fun, for girls night out. Date night or a this is a great birthday party idea too! I'm looking forward to returning soon!

This was so much fun, I received a gift card for this workshop and couldn't be more thankful! I…read moreasked my daughter to join me one evening to make our own wood items for our homes. We had to pick our day, which project we were planning on doing, all registrations are on line for the class I picked a sign for the outside of my house and my daughter picked a tray for her living room Once you arrive you are greeted with the best staff, they help you all the way, from choosing your colors to helping with the stencil and even showing you how to add the embellishments. This is a perfect meet up with friends, time with your family or looking for some personal time kind of place We are already planning our next visit,

Great friends night spot for many DIY craft opportunities. The staff make it easy to create and…read morecomplete a fun project. Highly recommend!

I called them 7 times WITHIN 2 months. No response. I don't think they are responsible…read more After 2 days I had a call from owner. She is very nice.

Elisse is really good at teaching each kid at whatever level they are at. My daughter started…read moretaking classes at age 10 and is excited to start her third year of classes! She went from enjoying drawing and being good at decorating cards, to winning CA State Fair competitions!

Cool place for messy art with no clean up It can get very…read morecrowded Great staff and owner! Fun for kids of different age groups

We have come to The Art Box 3 times during Open Play business hours, and they have been closed…read more Every. Single. Time. Nothing on their pages about being closed for the day, no sign on the door. We booked in advance the last time, a week in advance, and received no refund when they didn't actually open that day. This is not okay, and people who are excited about going here need to know that it may not work out, every time you try. Really tough explaining that to children, especially ones on the spectrum, who were so very excited to check it out.

My daughters have been coming here for years and they absolutely love it! The owners are amazing…read moreand caring people. I highly encourage everyone to take some classes and expand your children's development!

Great place! We've attended with all 3 kids for years. The teachers are caring and helpful.read more

Tried out the flower fusion class with a Groupon which was a perfect solo date activity! It's…read morefamily friendly as well, the instructor walked us through each step and encouraged our artistic creativity. Recommend to park on the street as the spots in front are for another business.

I recently got into stained glass artwork and they had almost everything I needed to get started…read more Although there was one item I needed that was out of stock, they wrote my number down and called me when they got it in. Honestly, incredibly nice people, amazing prices, and just good vibes. So glad I found my go-to spot for my stained glass needs.

When I tell you that Shannon and the crew are talented that would just be a drop in the bucket of…read morehow wonderful my experience was at The Feathered Nest! I was totally lost with how to execute my vision and how to make it come to life within my budget. Shannon looked at my inspiration and she guided me right through and made suggestions that made my space just beyond anything I could have dreamed. Her creativity and intuition are so special and I can rely on her to solve any design problems. Now let's talk about the store. It is so inspiring and beautiful. All of the pieces are special and such good quality. They made it easy to order and receive all of my pieces and they were able to order things for me that I could never have found on my own. They have the best events and the sale is EPIC. I can't wait to work on my next space with them because the joy I feel being surrounded by the beauty Shannon creates is priceless!!!!

Such a cute shop! Staff is always willing to help and very kind.read more

Without reservation, I would recommend Art Creatures Art Studio and Angelina Rejino. Angelina has a…read morepositive and encouraging teaching style. Angelina is very supportive of her students while offering constructive feedback. Our daughter grew as an artist during the time she has spent with Angelina both in private lessons and group classes and continues to develop and improve her art skills with every lesson. I cannot say enough good things about Angelina's passion for art education, her teaching style, her artistic and communicative abilities, and her positive approach to supporting students of all levels. Our daughter was so sad to learn that Angelina could not continue in-studio lessons during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) shelter in place order. However, within a few days after closing the Art studio, Angelina was able to offer virtual lessons via FaceTime and Zoom. As a result, our little artist has been able to continue art lessons during this difficult and uncertain time and looks forward to every class. Angelina continues to plan and prepare meaningful projects that consistently maintain a high level of success for all students who attend the virtual lessons. Angelina's passion for art and enthusiasm keep the students excited and engaged in learning even when working remotely through the video conferencing platforms.

Angelina is very professional, great with kids, always adjusting to child's pace and abilities,…read moremaking sure she provides enough personal attention to every student. Very patient. She's a pleasure to work with!

I have been attending classes with Victoria Smith for over two years. She has spent a career as a…read moreprofessional artist and has excellent skills in multiple mediums. I personally focus on drawing and watercolors, but others in my class do acrylics. Victoria is supportive and fun. She teaches all ages (classes are adult or children, but not combined). The studio is located in Rancho Cordova off of Zinfandel Drive.

I always loved painting and haven't been able to get back into it for years.... One day I just…read morethought to myself, I really need some artistic stimulation and decided to look on google/yelp for painting classes and fell upon Victoria's Studio Art, and as well as some others. I REALLY liked all of her work and what her students were doing on what I saw in the yelp pictures and decided I would go ahead and send her an email. She followed up with me so QUICK! Her class are at her house which she set up like a real art studio (really good vibes). I have been learning from her for only 3 weeks now, and already have learned SOOOOOOO MUCH!!!! If you have never painted before and want to start or, even if you HAVE painted before and just want to get back into it VICTORIA is the BEST person to go to!!!!!