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 requested a refund for courses I canceled more than 24 hours in advance due to a death in my…read morefamily. I explained that I could no longer attend because I needed to be present for the funeral and ceremony, but my request was still denied. What made the experience worse was that Dave Wilkerson, Director of ACAI Studios & Gallery, personally doubled down on the decision despite the circumstances. A policy is one thing, but compassion and basic humanity should still matter. Being treated this rigidly during a family loss was honestly upsetting and disappointing. I would not recommend supporting an organization that responds this way to someone dealing with a bereavement emergency. Would you want to be treated this way after losing a family member?

Took a throwing class with Terry, who was great. He was super informative and willing to help…read morethroughout all my four classes. I ended up making about 5 pieces throughout the four classes. We glazed during our fourth and final class, meaning we had to return to find our pieces. When I came back the fifth week, my pieces were still not fired in the kiln yet. So I decided to come back in two weeks. That's where I ran into my issue. All of our completed pieces are in a separate room where the glazing happens. There was another instructor, bald lady who I believe instructs the hand throwing class, who was teaching her class how to glaze. My friend and I were looking for our pieces, trying to be as quiet as possible. However, noise is going to be made as we're rummaging through a bunch of finished pieces. There are about four separate sections where our pieces could be, so as we were going through the finished pottery pieces, someone from her class asked my friend and I to be quiet, which we were already trying to be as quiet as possible. She said that we were being rude and disruptive. However, this is just the nature of this room. People are going to be going in and out, trying to find their pieces, as they only place the finalized pieces here. This is when I expected the bald instructor to speak up but she was super rude as well. She was demeaning and condescending towards us. She talked down to us as if my friend and I were 5 years old. When we were looking through the non fired pieces, she raised her voice telling us not to touch the pieces if they weren't ours. The issue is, when you paint the glaze, not only does your piece look completely different, but the glaze is all different types of crazy colors. The only way to verify if the piece is yours is if you find your name on the bottom of the piece. So not only were we not able to verify if those pieces were ours, as the instructor was giving us attitude, we weren't able to find all of our pieces. We went back to our instructor, who was kind enough to find our pieces for us. Overall, we had a good experience but that last instructor really rubbed me the wrong way. I'm conflicted on what score to give, and really feel as though how are you an instructor when you are so rude? For sure left a bad taste in my mouth.

I bought a Groupon and took a friend. Location was easy to…read moreget to from Vacaville. Easy off freeway and parking in front. MUST WEAR A MASK Class was setup with plexiglass stations and all tools needed including goggles. WEAR CLOSED TOE SHOES and will make sense to you. Cathy instructor was very down to earth with great personality. She explained each step and helped as much as you needed. You do not need special skills. You need patience and let the inner child come out and design something great. The owners/mgrs/head chicks are so nice. Good vibe place and you feel welcome. Maybe a new addiction

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 have been coming to Fair Oaks quite often lately to take my foster pup to the vet. On this day…read moreshe stayed home because I only needed to pick up her prescription and this gave me the opportunity to be able to see what the shopping district had to offer. In passing I've thought it looked like there were many nice shops and restaurants within a rather small area and I have been wanting to check it out. As expected there were many nice shops, but when I entered The Feathered Nest I was wowed. It's fun just to see all the unique, interesting and beautiful items, and this store is a wonderful place to shop. It would be hard not to find something for one's self or a gift item because they have some of everything. Wall to wall, floor to ceiling, this shop is a treasure trove of antiques and collectables of every sort and description. Furniture, paintings, photos, china, jewelry, figurines, clothing, hats, canes, books, records, and so much more. I came across some beautifully illustrated 1920s vintage children's books I couldn't resist. They were not very expensive, and when I asked if I could get a deal if I bought them all, I was given 10% off. My only regret is that it was an incomplete set. I will want to come here again when I have more time to explore because there is just so much to see in this shop.

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!!!!

We reserved Paint the Town for our office retreat activity. We received great communication. They…read moreaccomodated to our needs and drove to our retreat venue. Nicole is a great instructor!

That was incredible! Astolfo our instructor guided us for my special milestone birthday and he made…read moresure each of the guests had the most fulfilling time. I appreciated the professionalism and positivity throughout. Several of the guests also had events they were talking about doing tan instructed paint party for. Thank you Astolfo for seeing the best in all of us through the evening! Paint the town was incredible at communicating and also responded and helped me to book quickly which was very helpful for my schedule as well.

We visited Heart Craft Studio for a cookie decorating class with Sugar Sweetery. There was plenty…read moreof space in the parking lot and the studio was open, welcoming and very cute. There was a watercoloring class going on in the front room and our class was in the back room. Our room was open and had mirrors on the walls, you can tell it can also be used for dance classes. They had tables and chairs set up around the room and we had music playing while we spent a couple hours learning to decorate cookies. Check out their website for class opportunities with different instructors. They vary in price and topic and span a wide variety of interests and age groups. They're also right next to Logoff Brewing and do some collaborations.

Really fun local place to try out something new. I took the acrylic class and definitely learned a…read morelot. It was a nice, no pressure or stress kind of an environment. Highly recommend!

There is a high school student show, "Elements" with an opening reception April 29th 4-6pm. I saw…read morethe show during galley hours today and the artworks are all excellent. It's a small local studio and gallery and free to come see it.

Took a throwing class with Terry, who was great. He was super informative and willing to help…read morethroughout all my four classes. I ended up making about 5 pieces throughout the four classes. We glazed during our fourth and final class, meaning we had to return to find our pieces. When I came back the fifth week, my pieces were still not fired in the kiln yet. So I decided to come back in two weeks. That's where I ran into my issue. All of our completed pieces are in a separate room where the glazing happens. There was another instructor, bald lady who I believe instructs the hand throwing class, who was teaching her class how to glaze. My friend and I were looking for our pieces, trying to be as quiet as possible. However, noise is going to be made as we're rummaging through a bunch of finished pieces. There are about four separate sections where our pieces could be, so as we were going through the finished pottery pieces, someone from her class asked my friend and I to be quiet, which we were already trying to be as quiet as possible. She said that we were being rude and disruptive. However, this is just the nature of this room. People are going to be going in and out, trying to find their pieces, as they only place the finalized pieces here. This is when I expected the bald instructor to speak up but she was super rude as well. She was demeaning and condescending towards us. She talked down to us as if my friend and I were 5 years old. When we were looking through the non fired pieces, she raised her voice telling us not to touch the pieces if they weren't ours. The issue is, when you paint the glaze, not only does your piece look completely different, but the glaze is all different types of crazy colors. The only way to verify if the piece is yours is if you find your name on the bottom of the piece. So not only were we not able to verify if those pieces were ours, as the instructor was giving us attitude, we weren't able to find all of our pieces. We went back to our instructor, who was kind enough to find our pieces for us. Overall, we had a good experience but that last instructor really rubbed me the wrong way. I'm conflicted on what score to give, and really feel as though how are you an instructor when you are so rude? For sure left a bad taste in my mouth.

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

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!

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!