Always love stopping to here to see what the artists are up to. Perfect place for inspiration, if…read moreyou are an aspiring creative, or shopping for a gift. Also, they are often open during 'closed hours'.

This is a wonderful place to learn! I have been taking pastel classes from Jan for more than a…read moreyear now. Pat is also an amazing artist that teaches classes in oil and pastel. Debra is a great mixed media artist who offers super fun classes too. The classes and gallery are in a beautiful old packing shed building that is fun to check out.

I've taken several of Emma Brown's art classes now, and she is truly an excellent teacher. As a…read morebeginner, I've learned so much from her patient, clear instruction and her ability to make every class fun and approachable. My confidence has grown with each session, and I'm already planning to sign up for more. Highly recommend her classes to anyone--beginners or experienced artists alike!

10/10 would recommend it was such a fun class! If you're hesitant because you are worried it may be…read moretoo hard, please just do it! They walk you through everything and are so informative about technique. I even got to a place where I was stuck and they helped me, encouraged me, and handed it back over. The instructors are really good people who are so knowledgeable. Expect to stay a little longer than the reported class time. They didn't rush us out though which was very very nice of them. I will definitely be back to do another class. We did the flowers and left with 2 per person.

It is so cool to meet people who are very passionate about what they do and at bear river…read moreglassworks Sean and Roxanne will guide you every step of the way. Their workshops were easy to reserve online and the pace was perfect. We enjoyed making jellyfish that we were able to take home the same day. Going to Grass Valley was a day trip for us, but we enjoyed hiking nearby and lunch in Nevada City . We recommend this to anyone who is curious about trying something new or ready to learn a new skill.

My kids love the art class. The teachers are very attentive and the environment is nurturing.read more

My 7-year-old absolutely loves this drawing class! Anshu and Mamto are incredibly kind, patient,…read moreand wonderful with kids. The class creates such a warm and encouraging environment where children feel proud of what they create. My child looks forward to it every week and always comes home excited to show us their drawings. So grateful we found this class!

I have been taking the beginning jewelry fabrication course for the past few Saturdays and have…read morealready learned so much! Michael has a great temperament as a teacher - friendly, patient, and good humored. His skill and experience is evident in the knowledge he shares and I'm excited to take more classes at MAA! Highly recommend if you are at all interested in learning (or learning more) about jewelry fabrication.

This is a superb place to learn jewelry-making skills and other metal arts. I've taken three…read moreclasses here, each of which were exceptionally helpful in building my metalsmithing knowledge. The owner/main instructor is everything I had hoped for--vastly experienced, supportive and creative. The location is very convenient with ample parking and great restaurants nearby. I especially enjoyed meeting other students in the classes. I'll definitely be taking additional classes in the future!

As part of the Granite Bay community, and having a daughter in 4th grade at Ridgeview, I understand…read morehow important it is to have an excellent learning center within our community. That's the reason Sara Yang, who worked for the US Dept. of Education for many years, has decided to open Sylvan Learning Center--not just for the good of her own children, but more than that, it is for her dream and passion! My daughter is struggling a little with Math. After taking Sylvan's assessment. The results clearly show her weaknesses that need to be improved. I enrolled her for Math lessons 2 times a week, and now she is sharing her thoughts about her first lesson: "I had the best time at Sylvan, the teacher is really nice and funny like my teacher at school. He taught me fractions that are really hard for me, but it's easier now. I'm glad Sylvan is open in Granite Bay" "

The environment is comfortable and inviting. The staff are friendly and easy to work with. My…read moredaughter has thrived here both in confidence and skill!

The American River Water Education Center is a small but very informative free museum near Folsom…read moreDam. The inside of the center is mostly used for elementary school field trips and programs, which are available by reservation. Outside the center, there is a really cute bus stop rain shelter. The inside is painted to demonstrate the water cycles of evaporation, condensation, precipitation, etc. There are also some electrical outlets in the rain shelter. A dirt pathway leads all the way around the center in a loop. Along the way, one passes several native gardens full of drought resistant plants, succulents, lavender, poppies, irises, and more. There are plenty of shaded picnic tables, as well as an outdoor restroom, which is unlocked during business hours. The American River Bike Trail runs right between the center and Folsom Dam, and is easy to access from the parking lot. One direction leads to the Dam, and the other to Beal's Point. Walking trails lead from the center to an outdoor amphitheater and ephemeral pond, and then continue towards the state recreation area, parallel to the bike trail. Overall, this is a great spot for field trips and excursions with small children. The gardens are adorable, and the signs are very informative.

So beatiful!! There is so much greenery here not to mention the beautiful trail leading to the…read moreperfect spot to watch the sunset. They even have a cute wheelbarrow garden. The only thing I would say is that in the past few months the grass has died which decreases the spectacular green aesthetic. Lots of room to park and even has a few picnic tables to eat lunch at.

This school is absolutely amazing!! 3 of my kids have attended,1 is still enrolled and 2 have sense…read moregraduated, 1 a year early. The faculty is incredibly knowledgeable and really care about the student's success. On top of typical curriculum, they teach them life skills, like how to stay within a budget at the grocery store. They also teach them music, art, and go on field trips monthly. Additionally, they do not give homework but encourage family reading time. And more importantly, during parent-teacher conferences they not only discuss areas of improvement but also what they plan to do to help your child succeed. I can't say enough about the school. I definitely recommend coming by to do a tour and see all of the amazing things they have to offer.

My son has been attending Almondale Academy for a little over a year. One of the first things we…read morenoticed about the campus is how spacious and serene it is. It has so much outdoor space for the kids to play and explore, and the fact that there are visiting peacocks and chickens wandering around just adds to the charm. My son loves bringing home little nature "souvenirs" like feathers and cool rocks and sticks he finds at school, and they've become prized possessions in his room. The atmosphere is really calm and peaceful, which makes it a wonderful learning environment. The small class sizes are another huge plus and allow the teachers to give each student the attention they need. The staff here genuinely care about the kids, both academically and emotionally. I've been amazed at how the teachers, staff and even the other students have really helped my son come out of his shell. Despite being previously enrolled in preschool, he was quite shy and introverted when he first started kindergarten. He's now really flourishing and every day I can see the positive impact everybody at Almondale is having on him. I can't say enough good things about the staff and teachers. They're kind, attentive, and genuinely care about each student. My son isn't just another kid in a classroom; the staff and teachers truly take the time to understand his strengths and challenges and work with him every day to help him thrive, which is something I really value. Almondale Academy has been a perfect fit for our son, and I'm so glad we made the choice to enroll him here. If you're looking for a nurturing, supportive, and academically solid school, I highly recommend checking it out.