Nancy is FANTASTIC! I met her when she was the instructor for many paint nights in Galt. I loved…read moreher so much that I followed her to a few more in Lodi. Everything is set up for the participants, plenty of space to work, and an all-around FUN time. She is full of energy and life! She explains each step and let's everyone know creativity and fun are the goals for the evening. Her pacing is excellent. She walks around with a head microphone to address the entire group and meet everyone's individual needs. She does all this while smiling and creating the most relaxed environment. Nothing is rushed and her positivity is inspiring. Again, I loved her so much that I purchased one of her original art works that I proudly display in my home today.

Had so much fun with Nancy at one of her recent Paint nights at Mettler. It was very relaxed and…read moreshe was so helpful! She made sure the environment was focused on fun and made everyone feel welcome. We had an amazing time and will definitely be back!

Ever wonder how all those shops on Etsy specializing in personalized items stay in business? Get a…read morefull tutorial - and personalized item - through a 3+ hour class at AR. What a great concept. Ahead of time, you pick a project you want to do, and when you arrive, your set up and personalized stencil are ready for you. Nariné and Michelle did a pretty good job handling the group of 15. Unlike other craft nights, their help is critical through many steps of the project, so there are occasional lags in time. However, this gives you a chance to chit chat and take your time. That being said, many projects took longer than the 3 hours. We didn't feel rushed, but I do wish it had stayed closer to 3 hours. I'd recommend thinking a bit ahead of time what colors you want to use and type of paint technique you might want to use. These decisions can take a lot of time at the beginning of class. Definitely a fun bonding activity!

I highly recommend checking this place out! The owner & staff are AMAZING! Friendly, patient & fun!…read more We walked in to find our stations already set-up with our respective project (pre-registration). The owner took her time to explain the process before setting us loose. The staff walked around and assisted at each step. They do special events and even have a deal where you attend 5 sessions your 6th one is free.

I brought my friend to do the paint & sip for her birthday celebration. We both loved how it's…read moretaken place at a restaurant @ Orchid Thai so there's plenty of food and drink options offered while we paint. The restaurant interior is actually very pretty and lively. It's not like a regular paint studio as compared to some other places. Depending on the workshop dates, the locations varies. So the setting might be very different with different food/drinks optioned offered at each restaurant. Make sure to check the location and see before you book the place with your date!

Got a Groupon deal ($72 for 4 people) voucher good for any of their public events…read more The original Paint Party we wanted "Weeping Willow" Feb 27th was sold out but we were able to get into the "Fire Tree" class on Mar 26th at Orchid Thai in Midtown. Each class is 2 hours. I didn't catch the name of our instructor but she was good. Aprons, acrylic paints, brushes, palette plate, water provided. She had a finished piece displayed as an example to follow and also did a painting live alongside step by step. If you wanted to order food or drinks from the restaurant there was a server/waitress available too, one section of the place was just for our event. In Sacramento I've previously been to Happy Hour Paints, Paint Nite/Yaymaker, and The Painted Cork so this wasn't a new thing for me, but it had been forever and awhile and I enjoy creating art, whichever the medium may be. Groupon might still be having a deal and check out their calendar for upcoming events.

June 12, 2026, Friday from 1-4pm I took a Painting with paper class. The Sacramento Fine Arts…read moreCenter is located in Carmichael not exactly near the freeway. It's a tough ride going home as you hit rush hour traffic. The commute time nearly doubles going home. It's a real commitment to come to these classes. When you arrive another class (Open Figure Drawing Studio, no instructor is included in the class) is letting out so depending on how early you arrive there will be more or less parking. They have a private lot and you will always find a parking space even if you have to park on the street. Carol Hawkins teaches a monthly painting with paper class. I also believe she teaches a biweekly acrylic class on Saturdays. If you are interested in any of these classes just contact the Sacramento Fine Arts Center for a schedule. The painting with paper class is $75 (Check or Cash) and includes all the supplies. As you can see from the below picture she draws out the design so you don't start with a complete blank canvas. She walks you step by step on how to complete your painting. I've been attending her class for a few years and really enjoy the classes. I can't always make them as I can't always get the time off from work and due to I work full time I have to take time off to attend the class. These classes are fast paced so you need to be prepared for this. There is no messing around. I've been lucky and have been able to finish all of my paintings in the time limit and sometimes I can even leave with a done painting 30 minutes early. Now it won't be dry in that time limit, but it dries in my car and in my house. Not everyone is so Lucky. I'd be so sad if I weren't able to finish my paining. I definitely am not one to finish a project at home as wouldn't have the needed supplies. She is good at being a timekeeper and gives you count downs as to how much time you have left. She will also go around and help you if you need it. I need the most help when it comes to adding the acrylic parts to the paintings. I'm not the best painters so. I need the extra assistance. I'm more of a fan of the all paper classes where paint isn't involved. Once you get on her mailing list she will send you out reminders about upcoming classes and show you what the project is for that time. She asks for RSVPs around a week or two in advance. By then I usually can tell her if I got the time off work or not. And I should note that it was 102 the day of our last class and the AC was blasting. I always have that concern that their AC won't be working that day and I would have driven all the way out there to be miserable. So far my fear hasn't come true.

I was looking for art classes in the area and found this gem. I found a beginner drawing class for…read more5 weeks on a Sunday. In my search it was tough finding classes that are offered after work or weekends and this class fit my schedule. Very diverse group of students and awesome teacher. The process for the package was affordable and the supplies needed were under $20.

I loved working w GB Art Studio. Our artist was Georgia! Vibrant and creative; her energetic spirit…read moreand positive attitude made the birthday celebration that I planned easy and memorable! We all had such a good time. She came e all that you need for a great paint party. They set up, clean up and instructions were all flawless. Our consultation was the best conversation I had in days. She asked questions about the birthday queen, wanted to know if there was a theme and what inspired her. She hit the mark w a cactus sunset!! Her art studio and set up will not disappoint! Prices and flexibility are a plus! When you think paint party! She's definitely your girl!!

So. Much. Fun. Rich was great to work with. Sophie and the Artist were wonderful. Everyone was…read morejust delighted!! Thank you People Painters!

Rich and Quin were absolutely amazing at my son's Bar Mitzvah! Rich was so helpful in my…read morelast-minute request and squeezed us in for our luncheon celebration! It was just the extra fun we needed at the event! Rich is not only VERY talented but he is so professional and fun! He makes all sorts of custom pieces that are beautiful and cool. A total pleasure to work with from start to finish! Highly recommend Rich and his team!

We had Jon draw our guest for our wedding in November. All of our guests were so happy with their…read moredrawings! I had so many people tell me how fun not only the caricature drawings were but how fun Jon was as well! It was one of the best parts of the wedding and we are so thankful for these memories.

Jon was an absolute pleasure to have at my wedding! I could not be happier with his work, and I…read morewould DEFINITELY recommend him to anyone looking for a caricature artist. He is well worth the price he charges (which is very reasonable!), his work quality is impeccable and he was so friendly and easy to work with. We weren't sure how popular a caricature artist would be at our wedding since most of the guests were older. Jon was a TOTAL HIT! Literally every single guest had their caricature drawn, and at the end of the night everyone was RAVING about how amazing and fun he was! He made the guests feel very comfortable and actually asked guests if they wanted a specific theme or style to their drawings which was really nice. All the caricatures were also fairly flattering and true to form. Nothing was overly mean or exaggerated like some artists draw which is perfect for an event like a wedding. During the event, Jon connected up a webcam and streamed his work to a TV (which is all part of his typical set-up) so that people waiting or nearby can watch as he draws. This was a really nice touch as it provided some entertainment for everyone and also is a great way to get people interested in having their caricatures drawn! Jon himself is an absolute pleasure. He is so friendly and sociable. He got along well with all of the guests and he was so fun to work with in person. All in all, everyone loved Jon. He was practically the only thing our guests talked about it because they were so excited by it. Logistically, Jon is easy to work with, and I was able to set up everything through email. He offers several different packages to meet different needs and price points which is very nice. He also allows you to pick a border or logo to have printed onto the paper if you want. On the day of, he brings absolutely everything he needs. All you need to do is supply him an area and some power. He even has his own tent if it's an outside event and raining. He offers several suggestions / means to deal with line control as well. Since we had a smaller group, we opted to have people just line up or jump in when there was an opening. He can also do a ticket system or a signup sheet with times if that may work better for you. Jon was also really flexible. We weren't sure what time to have him come as it depended on the weather, and he was perfectly ok with a last minute decision. I would wholeheartedly recommend Jon to anyone looking for some entertainment for their event! He is an AMAZING caricature artist and is really wonderful to work with.

I've only had one time painting with Eddie of ArtParty, but I'm sure I'll be back again!read more

Eddie is a gifted teacher. I am not a gifted artist, but with his direction I created a painting…read moreworthy of hanging in my home. And, we had so much fun learning! We laughed so much, ate snacks and met new friends - all in only 2 hours! I'll definitely be back,!