Today I took a rainy drive to Carmichael to the Sacramento Fine Arts Center. Parking was easy, but…read moreI didn't get the closest spot to the door this time. The Sacramento Fine Arts Center was extremely busy today, as you can tell by the number of cars in their parking lot. People were meeting with the director going over the available space and others were in the galleries. They have a nice gallery with filled with local artists artwork. They are all juried so you only get to see the best of the best of local artists. Today's painting with paper class was taught by Carol Hawkins. She teaches a monthly classes and plans them out a year in advance so you can get the dates from her. They are monthly on a Friday from 1-4pm. And $75 for the class. She takes Cash or Check. It includes all of this supplies. It's the only way I take classes these days. Buying your own supplies is over rated. You end up with extra supplies you will never use and a total waste of money. That's why I keep coming back for her classes. 1-4pm is the perfect time, you miss most of the traffic and it's during the day light. The only issue is trying to get time off from work, which is tricky. I do treasure my time taking art classes and I find this painting with paper class very enjoyable. I always come home with a wonderful piece of finished artwork. Not all classes are like this. Some classes they don't give you enough time to finish your projects so you end up with a pile of unfinished projects in the back of your closet. This isn't an easy class. You have to have a vision and work fast. There is some time to chit chat, but you also need to be very focused. It takes just the right artist to take this class. Carol also teaches an acrylic class on Saturdays twice a month 1-3pm. It's $35 All supplies included except for the canvas. She asks that you bring a 12x12 or a 11x14 canvas. I got a great deal on a pack of them at Hobby Lobby on sale. I need to take another acrylic class as I have several canvases pre purchased for the class. I don't need to get time off from work to go to the class, but I hate to spend the time away from my family on the weekend. I need to work on balance. I really love taking art classes and it's not always easy finding a good class that work into my schedule. I've taken so many art classes over the years that I've run out of wall space so now I have a gallery in my garage. Our garage is painted a light lavender color as that was the paint that they had on sale at Lowes. It's a great backdrop to my gallery. I hang up my painting with push pins to keep them secure. It works well for the light stretched canvases. The Sacramento FIne Arts Center also has a full community kitchen. I had lunch in it today. I brought my Tupperware full of delicious leftovers and used their microwave. They also have community coffeemakers so you can make several pots at a time for a gallery event. You are welcome to use their kitchen, just leave it how you found it or even cleaner. I hope to see you at the Sacramento Fine Arts center for the next painting with paper class or maybe we can surprise each other and show up at the acrylic class.

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.

This was my 2nd time coming to this gallery and my first art opening. I've been here once before to…read morecheck it out and they had a good show at that time. My girlfriend lives in Roseville and was thinking of joining there collaborative as she is an artist and is interested in fining a community to be a part of. From what I saw they show art work of local artists as part of the collaborative and in turn those artists volunteer their time to man the front desk and to assist at their events. It sounds like a nice set up to become involved without paying a lot of money to show your artwork in a gallery. I'm not part of it so don't quote me. Saturday, January 17th Event was: By Hand - An International Craft Nouveau Competition. We saw Crafts from all over the United States. We attended their opening reception. The show was juried by Harriete Estel Berman who picked 1-4th place and announced them while we were there. We got to mingle with the artists, enjoy some bites by Randy Peters, and listen to some wonderful live music. The art work was fabulous. My favorite was the handcrafted necklaces out of extremely light metal. I loved those pieces of art most because you can also wear them. I found the textile wall hangings fascinating. I quilt and it was amazing to see all the different patterns they stitched into their pieces of art. I loved the ceramics. I used to dabble in ceramics so it's wonderful to see people who have taken it to the next level and have show worthy pieces. My niece made us ramen bowls for Christmas. She made them on the wheel. If she keeps it up maybe one day she can show her work in a gallery. The bites. What a wonderful spread. I used to show in galleries and all we served was wine. Here they had a full spread, enough to call dinner. The main course was the beef sliders, the appetizers included stuffed mushrooms, puff pastries, and a pear and pumpkin or butternut squash purée. All was Devine. They even had some cookies and bars for dessert. I would definitely come back for another opening reception. And so will many others. I was surprised at how crowed it was at 5pm when it begin and it was crowed all the way up till the end at 7pm. I'm glad we go there early so we could partaken in all the goodness. If you are looking for something to do on a Saturday night check out one of their art openings. Or go anytime they are open to enjoy some beautiful artwork.

Our kid was here for a summer drawing camp and had a great time! The art gallery itself is located…read moreon Vernon street, right next to the parking garage. Check in and drop off were easy. The camps did provide snacks for during their break. Our kid loved the class and brought home some fun work she did. Staff and teachers were friendly and great with the kids. The gallery itself is small but beautiful. There were fun art pieces to browse while waiting. They offer membership and monthly family activities. We'll definitely stop by the family day and hopefully sign up for another camp next year.

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.

For us was a bad decision to go there. Our children attended only for two days. They cried that…read morethey don't want to go there.

After 6 months of searching for the right preschool for my 4 year old daughter, I found Antelope…read moreChristian Academy. It seemed like a great school that not only taught the fundamental skills that a preschooler should learn, but also a good environment to grow and explore. She attended school for 3 weeks before I pulled her out. What we experienced was the opposite of what I was hoping for from a Christian, faith based school. The morning teachers were rude to the children and yelled at them when they didn't listen instead of redirecting or coaching the children. They threatened punishments on multiple occasions, such as taking things away, calling parents, or time out. This teaches children to be afraid of punishment, or to view yelling and threatening as an appropriate means of communication with their peers. I brought up my concerns to the preschool director and felt unheard and brushed off. I was hoping for a better experience but I was extremely disappointed with our experience here.

This place was pretty nice. I took my niece here. She enjoyed herself pretty well. Nothing stood…read moreout, particularly, but the staff was incredibly nice and welcoming. Play area and arts area were really clean and well maintained parking was pretty easy to find. My niece didn't enjoy herself so we might come back here again for another activity

Recently attended a gender reveal at Just For Fun Art located at 3995 N Freeway Blvd right off the…read morebusiness 80 & Nothgate Blvd exit. This small local business offers space for rent @ $75HR and the location is easy to find with plenty of free parking for all your guests. Space was clean, nicely decorated and could accommodate 40 guests, not sure what the other space rents for so double check with the owner. Had a very fun gender reveal party and are thankful that Just for Fun Art accepted the last minute request. We were allowed to bring our own extra decorations and food. Just make sure to clean up when you're done.

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!

From the owner: Welcome to Creative Chameleon Arts — where creativity connects us! Based in the Sacramento area, we…read moreoffer a wide variety of fun and inspiring art classes for all ages and experience levels. From drawing and watercolor to acrylics, oils, crafts, and seasonal-themed projects, there’s always something new to explore. Just like our rainbow paintbrush wielding chameleon, we love to adapt, mix things up, and celebrate creativity in all its forms. Looking for something special? We also offer flexible, custom event bookings for events like birthdays, team-building, or private group workshops. At Creative Chameleon Arts, we believe everyone has an inner artist waiting to shine — come join us and discover yours!

I am one of the students at Unitek college and I am in an LVN program. I am now finishing up with…read moremy 2 nd term. My first teacher was Mrs Dori who turned out to be one of my best‼ teachers I ever had. She will lift you up when u fall and she will encourage you when you feel exhausted. As you all probably know nursing program is not easy. Mrs Dori helped me to understand how to tackle my exams, how to think as a nurse and answer questions correctly. 99% of work students are doing on their own, but learning to critically think is never tough in the book. I have achieved my best results with all the lessons and tutoring that Mrs. Dori gave me If not her I would be struggling. She is one of the professors that loves her students and brings the best out of them. Mrs. Dori thank you very much for all the support and for all your kindness. I can not thank you enough my dear Dori. You helped me so much and you continue helping all your students that come to the program. Love you very much and may God bless your BIG .

Do not go to this school, especially for the LVN program. The staff is terrible and does not set…read moreyou up for success. Their professional is awful. The tests they give you are not based off of any information they give you to study and will determine if you make it through the program. An absolute scam, do not waste your money and time here.

Deidre provided such a great time for our team event! She is lovely and helped us have a great…read moretime. If you want a fun event, hire Deidre to do a paint and sip party!

Great connecting with Deidre and chatting at and placer Arts Tour. Wonderful small business and…read morelocal artist to support!