My granddaughter and her friends went here for her birthday party. They had an absolute blast. The…read morestaff was very nice and made my granddaughter's birthday very special. Would 100% recommend.

Exceptional experience! The staff here was absolutely amazing, they took the time to explain how…read moreeverything worked and made sure we felt right at home. They even asked what music we wanted to hear, which let us rock out while we painted and had a blast. ​Everyone in our group, from the kids to the adults, had an incredible time. (Pro tip: If you bring kids, definitely get the shirt!) Splattering paint on the walls was an absolute highlight...honestly, what kid or adult doesn't want to do that? We are already planning our next trip back and can't wait to bring our nephews along! Highly, highly recommend.

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.

Hello, everyone just wanted to share how happy I'm with Creating Connections Art Academy school in…read moreNorth Highlands. My son is very happy with all the activities they provide for the students. students seem very excited to be there every morning when they do the morning walking and students dancing. My daughter who goes to a different school feels so jealous because CCAA serves better food than hers. She can't wait to attend to it.

My son had to switch schools after 4 years in the same school due to his school closing. CCAA has…read moremade him (and us as a family) feel welcomed. He enjoys going to school everyday and is thriving here. He enjoys the curriculum and loves all the elective classes that are offered even in 4th grade. He even gets to participate in after school sports at CCAA. They encourage family participation in how the school is run and how events are held. It's so nice to see so many families taking part in their children's education and well-being.

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!

Mr. Abram Summers taught my son at Creative Charter school during the pandemic. It was clear that…read moreall of the parents of the children he taught were very impressed with his skills as a teacher. So we were more than grateful when he decided to accept our son for one-on-one tutoring. Thomas was behind in his reading skills when he first came to Mr. Summers. He was reading slightly below his grade level. Now, thanks to his tutoring, my son is reading above his grade level. We were also very pleased that Mr. Summers was so understanding and generous with his time. He was always willing to help Thomas finish his assignments, even when Thomas needed a few extra minutes after his time with him ended. Mr. Summers has a unique capacity to understand kids very well. Our son responded so positively to his empathy. We were fortunate to run into Mr. Summers as a teacher and I would highly recommend him to any parent.

Mr. Summers is one of the greatest teachers we have encountered. My 1st grader transferred schools…read moreduring "the Zoom year", and she had to be a new kid on Zoom. Mr. Summers welcomed her into the class right away. He somehow made Zoom school fun and engaging. He recognized that my child was writing above her grade level and called me and had a long conversation about the many ways he could challenge her academically. He is skilled at differentiating teaching to challenge and support students of all learning levels. He paid close attention to my child's social and emotional needs as well. He is very empathetic and kind and gentle with his students, and I would find myself listening in on the class, just because he was so sweet and funny and so very kind. If he was offering tutoring services here in San Francisco, both of my children would be enrolled. I cannot say enough wonderful things about him as a person and as a teacher.

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

This is basically a Japanese elementary school for children with Japanese parents living in the…read moreSacramento Region. This school does not accept all students and the child must be interviewed and tested before being accepted to the school. There is generally a higher number of students who apply for the school than they can admit. My son has been going here for three years, the classes are on Saturday from 8:30AM - 12:30PM. Its a combination of classroom activities such as reading and writing Japanese, culture, food, exercise, etc. Everything you would experience in a real Japanese elementary school. All the classes are conducted entirely in Japanese, so this is not a place for a student looking to start learning Japanese as a beginner. Every year there is an Undokai event. This is the traditional "sports day" that Japanese elementary schools put on for their students. Undokai consists of a variety of events, such as tug of war, running, scripted movements. Its really difficult to explain Undokai without actually watching it. This event really fosters the Japanese spirit and the closeness of their culture. Tuition is $75 a month, I usually pay about $650 per year. You are required to pay tuition all year even if you plan to be gone for a few months on vacation. This is necessary because the school would not be able to maintain itself if parents stopped paying for a few months because they went to Japan. Parents are required to be helpers at the school and taken on different responsibilities. The parents do not teach classes, but help with administrative duties, setting up events, tearing down events, cleanup, preparing foods, and storing items at their house (such as balls for Undokai). My son loves the school and enjoys seeing all his friends there. I will also be enrolling my daughter this year. If you have children who speak Japanese, this is the school for you in the Sacramento area!

Overall bad communication with the encho. Unfortunately, I cannot trust someone who cannot…read morecommunicate constructively. Encho needs to be a role model for kids and teachers. 園長の対応が悪かった。約束事があったとしても、本人にとって都合が悪い場合、こちらから再度連絡しても無視。残念の一言。園のトップだと言うのに、建設的にコミュニケーションが取れないのは非常に残念であり、懸念材料である。一時が万事なのではと感じた。

Ivy does amazing work! I have been to a few of her…read moreclasses, they are so much fun! Make sure to sign up for one of her classes if you are in the area, or order one of her do it your self kits or something she's already created!

I ordered some lovely handmade locally Halloween decorations from this store. They completely…read moreexceeded my expectations! The seller is delightful and the wooden decorations are very solid and well-made. I am absolutely enchanted with them! If you are looking for well-made local craftsmanship then I highly recommend Ivy's Wood Creations to you.

The Performing and Fine Arts Academy, serving grades 6-12, offers a unique balance of rigorous…read moreacademic instruction and intensive instruction in the performing and fine arts. Areas of artistic training range from drama, dance, music and the fine arts to stagecraft and computer animation. In addition to being named a National School of Distinction in the Performing and Fine Arts, The Performing and Fine Arts Academy has been regularly recognized in the local community through Elly (recognizing outstanding theatre in the Sacramento area) nominations and awards, participation in the Jammies (music recognition program for students), and many other events. All of our students are taught by arts teachers who continue to be professional practicing artists in the community, allowing students to learn not only the technical aspects of artistic expression, but also what it is like to be a professional practicing artist. Academically, our students excel. Our academic teachers are highly trained and our courses are rigorous. Even with the rigor of our courses, the Academy routinely has over 70% of its students on the honor roll. Many high school seniors go on to prestigious four year universities and art schools.

Fun school dance not a lot of things to do very little people almost all 6th graders because it was…read moreone of the first school dances and 6th graders were seeing new things fine school dance had fun with my friends

This is an extremely awesome place for people who wanna learn Guzheng (a Chinese instrument),…read morepainting, singing, etc. Reasonable tuition fee too. The instructor Zimei is super nice and friendly. She's also an image consultant and she offers a music health care program as well. This is a very safe environment for people of all ages. Highly recommend

Zimei is a very patient and talented individual. Very rich in her talents as her creativity…read morebroadens plenty of different forms. Specifically with Guzheng, she's been playing it for decades and is really talented where it translates into her teaching skills as well. Definitely recommend for someone who wants to learn more about the Chinese culture and the Guzheng instrument specifically.