I am so happy we hired Matthew for my cousins 30th birthday party, the paint event was definitely…read morethe highlight of the night. Everyone, young and old, and with varying levels of creative skill enjoyed painting along with Matthew. He arrived early to set up and wore a mask for the entire event. He was very conscientious in following COVID guidelines, which we appreciated because there were a few individuals 65+ in attendance. We chose the mountain scene which was great fun to paint. He was very attentive and helpful the entire event - refilling paint and bringing fresh brushes, etc. Highly recommend hiring him for your next event. Plus his price was the most competitive out there for private parties. Can't wait to have him back for our next get together.

Matthew was amazing- he helped create a customized New Orleans-themed work for us to paint…read more Matthew brought sound equipment and had a playlist to match our NOLA theme, which played softly in the background as he taught us different paint techniques. Matthew was so easy to work with in terms of communication and providing direction prior to our event. Matthew also came early to set up the canvases nicely. Matthew was patient with each of us during our two hour session (and in a heat wave, with gloves and masks on!). The guy also cleaned up super fast, without a trace! Matthew was very engaging, and each of the participants commented about how he was the nicest instructor! Matthew also reached out a few days later to make sure everything went smoothly from our perspective. Overall, a wonderful person to work with who is "Making Things Interesting" and helping create positive memories in 2020. Thank you, Matthew!

Great Art by Community Artists. This is a Co-Op and has Artist of the Month feature and changes out…read moreGallery Art every 2 months. Drawing and painting groups/classes. Periodic workshops and artists demos. Check out their FB site for current happenings.

Volunteers rock...especially when they are so committed to running a business on a daily basis…read more I agree with Jay....the artwork could be more versatile with periods and styles depicted. Maybe they need to look for more diverse artists as well.

My daughter wanted something different and unique for her birthday. I was super excited when I…read morefound VanGo girl paint parties . Wonderful human being to work with, on time professional. Kept a group of eleven year girls in line as they had the time of their lives. She is patient fun to be around and talented. Every one is still talking about the party . Don't miss out and book her now

I hosted a Vango Girl Paint party in my home and it was the most amazing experience! Julia helped…read moreme come up with a custom design that we all loved! I would 100% do it again.

You in NorCal and want to get into acting? You want to learn the real aspects of the…read moreTV/film/commercial business? Do you have no experience, little experience, bunch of experience but want to stay sharp? Then you NEED to enroll in one of Studio 24's workshops. End of discussion. The staff is incredible and Cody is a highly engaged, attentive, and experienced teacher that will provide you with the right feedback to bring your career to the next level. Studio 24's track record speaks for itself. Don't play yourself. Join Studio 24, and learn to play other people!

Amazing experience! Loved the set of beginner classes I took. Great studio and great instructors…read more I learned so much. Thank you all again.

I want to take a minute to both thank and congratulate, Dave Gaines. Dave and the staff of SASSNA…read moreare doing some fantastic work with our youth (and their parents). This organization provides social services and supplies necessary outreach to both educate and advocate in the defense of our youth. Being non-profit, they work on your pre-agreed upon donations. Basically, what you can afford. My daughter tells me the whole staff from social workers to clerical are professional, helpful people. Since their time here, I can see huge changes within our entire family. Thanks to SASSNA, my grandchildren will have a better life growing up with this disability than I did. Thank you, again! 01/25

My family and I have consulted with Dave regarding school based and early intervention services. He…read morehas always had factual, supporting and helpful information to assist in advocating for our child's best interests. I would and do refer Dave to anyone who needs help.

I had a last minute appointment and needed alterations to a pair of pants completed in less than a…read moreweek. Doing a quick Yelp search, CJ Sewing popped up as one of the top rated alterations establishments in Elk Grove. I immediately scheduled an appointment for the following day. Since I was in such a frenzy, I totally overlooked the instructions in Ms. Jackson's (business owner) appointment confirmation email (the email states that you should bring a long sleeve shirt, a belt, and dress shoes if you're having a suit altered). When I showed up to the establishment, I was warmly greeted by Ms. Jackson and her cute furry friend- Sir Winston. As fate would have it, my suit jacket did not require altering; therefore, the belt and dress shoes that I had on were sufficient. Ms. Jackson is definitely a wealth of knowledge and respectfully shared with me that the slim fit suit pants that I had were not appropriate for my athletic build (slim waist & thick quads). However, she walked me through the alterations that she would make that would complement my physique. On the expected pickup date, Ms. Jackson informed me that she would need additional time and could drop the pants off to me later that afternoon . This was not a problem considering that I dropped the pants off at the last minute. Also, I really appreciated her communication. As promised, Ms. Jackson dropped the pants off and they were a perfect fit. Thank you CJ Sewing!

I tried CJ Sewing because of the positive Yelp reviews, but unfortunately my experience was very…read moredifferent. I brought in my maid-of-honor dress for my sister's destination wedding. The color was discontinued, so I asked about adding a corset back and a hem. I was quoted over $375 for those alterations. When I asked about a first-responder discount (because my fiancé is one), she responded by asking whether he was the one with the dress. The comment felt dismissive of the impact first-responder life has on a whole family. I then asked about a graduate-student discount, and she began asking several personal questions about my education. I even offered to show my student ID, to which she said she was "just trying to make conversation" and that she would take $50 off--but the exchange still felt uncomfortable and unprofessional. She scheduled me to return in two weeks for the first fitting, where I would try on the corset and we would mark the hem. However, when I arrived, the corset wasn't completed. She explained she had difficulty finding a matching back panel and ribbon, which I understand since the color was discontinued. What concerned me was that she hadn't sourced materials ahead of time and didn't offer alternative solutions (such as lace) until I prompted her. She even suggested using fabric from the third layer of my dress for the back panel--something that would clearly be visible in photos--and only agreed it wasn't a good idea after I pointed it out. During the first fitting, I also told her that the corset was pinching my back and I didn't like the way it looked. She said nothing and offered no explanation. I later learned that with a corset, you're supposed to shift your back toward the sides to prevent pinching--something she failed to mention, and possibly didn't know. I had also repeatedly struggled with the straps since my first appointment, and instead of offering to re-sew them, she recommended adhesive. When I asked about simply re-stitching them, she hesitated and commented about my "budget," which felt judgmental and unprofessional. She then quoted $40. Because of the missed deadline, lack of proactive solutions, and overall unprofessional communication, I decided not to continue the alterations and returned to pick up my dress. At pickup, I told her I would pay for the work she had completed and compensate her for her time marking the hem. She initially agreed, but then tried to charge me the full cost of the corset--even though it was unfinished. She also tried to charge me for a hem that was never sewn (just pinned). After going back and forth--and telling her I wasn't there to argue--she charged me $25 for the 30 minutes she spent marking the hem and the partial corset work. I ultimately paid $150 for half a corset and pins she removed. Overall, this was a stressful and disappointing experience, and I cannot recommend this business.

Rize All: Where quiet kids dance!…read more We came in with our nervous, quiet kid who surprised us when he decided to join a hip hop class. Ms. Mona and Julia welcomed him with positivity and kindness, helping him feel comfortable in minutes. As soon as class started, he was grooving! As performance day arrived I feared he would lose confidence but he jumped on stage with a HUGE smile and pride! Rize All isn't just about dance--it's about confidence and pure joy. P.S. If you're on the fence--do it. What have you got to lose?

Our youngest daughter is four and absolutely loves to dance. She went with a friend to an…read moreintroductory class at another studio and loved it. Parking is typically pretty easy to find in the large shopping center they're in. We signed her up for their once a week introduction to dance class. She loved her classmates and instructor and wanted to do their recital in June. The class provided a lot of valuable life lessons. She learned and had several things reiterated: confidence, human kindness, paying attention, respect, responsibility, timeliness, and trying your hardest. Their waiting room is exceptionally small, and they prefer you drop off and pick up your child after class. Unfortunately, that's not realistic for her due to some separation anxiety issues, but we'll continue working on it. Starbucks and Walgreens are both within walking distance for those who are able to drop off their child or children. They sell a variety of ballet and dance apparel and shoes. The recital costumes were reasonably priced and absolutely gorgeous. Tickets were also reasonably priced, and the show was well planned and executed. Our daughter's dance partner bailed on her before the second show, and her instructor Mona helped instill the confidence in her to perform a solo rendition that she did a fantastic job with. She's excited to begin class again in August after soccer is over and to perform again in December's recital.

Jay was an incredible resource throughout my California Bar Exam journey, and I highly recommend…read morehim, especially for repeat takers. His approach to the essays, MBEs, and particularly the PT completely changed the way I approached the exam. He helped make difficult concepts and strategies feel much more structured, manageable, and practical under timed conditions. What stood out most to me was how much he genuinely cared about his students and their success. His guidance, materials, and encouragement made a huge difference in my confidence and preparation. I'm very grateful for everything he taught me, and I'm happy to say that I ultimately passed the California Bar Exam. I truly believe his tutoring played a major role in helping me get there.

Look no further, this is your sign to go with Jay as your bar tutor!!! Jay is an absolute gem and I…read morewould not have passed without him!! I passed the July 2025 bar on my third attempt. The first time I used Barbri and I felt like I was just trying to complete the assignments without actually learning anything. The second time I tried to do it with various books and materials. Jay takes the time to understand you and how you learn so that you can comprehend and truly understand the material. You must also put in your hard work and complete the assignments. Don't hesitate!! If you want to pass go with Jay!!

Cornering School Day 1-3 course is fantastic! Coach Can has a unique approach to teaching valuable…read moreskills that not only build a solid and safe foundation of motorcycle riding but a genuine understanding of the basic riding principles. Whether you're a beginner or experienced rider, I highly recommend taking this course. Little 99 trackway in Stockton provides the perfect environment given its short and technical layout, even for a small track. Coach Can's passion is felt and his mission is to ensure that every rider passes and becomes a smarter, cooler-headed, and adaptive rider. What more can I say other than encourage you to sign up?! All levels are always welcomed and trust me, you will not regret it!

I can't say enough good things about the Superbike Coach program. Coach Can and his team are the…read moreabsolute best. I started with his classes in January, only 2 months into my riding journey. The amount of confidence I gained on the bike after just Cornering School Day 1 was immediate and invaluable. Since then, I have taken Day 2 twice, Day 3, Knee Down, and will do Day 1 all over again later this month. So much improvement in such little time. My level of confidence & trust in myself & my bikes have skyrocketed. I just got my knee down!! Take these classes. You will not regret it.