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!

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!

Have you ever wanted to explore your inner artist? This is the place to come. Dennis is not only an…read moreincredible talented artist he is the best teacher. He works with each student and meets them where they are. Beginner to advanced it all works. Two years now and I love what I have accomplished.

The best part about the Forge is the community of member artists who ply their crafts in this…read morespace. Virtually everyone I met during the 2+ years I was a member was encouraging and supportive of creative work and process. The Forge also has basic equipment for a very wide range of creative expression. The equipment capacities are designed for entry-level folks. If you want to learn welding, or glass blowing or industrial sewing, this is a great place. Sadly, if you want to grow your skills, this may not be the right place. One of the owners manages what you can and cannot do in the making space. He treats this as his private home with cool toys to which you as a member have been granted admission by your monthly payment. If he doesn't like or want you to play with his toys, you are SOL. Longtime "studio guides" implement the owner's wishes, regardless of what is in the best interest of members. That owner refused to give me access to a fairly simple piece of equipment for over a year. The rationale provided over the course of a year and more never held water. During that time I paid over $1000 in membership fees without ever being granted approval to use the specific equipment, despite the fact that other people had regular access to it. I was not treated as a client, I was treated as a supplicant..and I found that untenable. This is not a "professionally managed space" and you would be happier elsewhere as the owner described it to me in an email when I was "invited to leave." You will be happy if the current provisions meet your needs. If you need any upgrades, fixes, adaptations...forget it. This place is managed on such a tiny margin that there is zero room for improvement.

I'm delighted to say The Curious Forge has become a significant part of my life where I love to go…read moreto make stuff while enjoying the company of bright, thoughtful, creative people. There are endless opportunities to learn the particulars of how to make absolutely anything! Area guides have world-class skills they enthusiastically share. Members seem to be of the same helpful mindset. The two founders are 100% present for brainstorming, feedback as well as being able to accept kudos and hugs. Every time I'm there it's a different experience. Sometimes I'm the only one sawing metal for a piece of jewelry I've dreamed up. Other times I'm in a class with several others who might be honing a skill or learning something entirely new. A weekly text lists what is happening each day that week and a newsletter comes out with exciting upcoming events to attend, volunteer with, or help create. This is a community like none other! Someone can be on their way to the metal fabrication area and stop to see what another person is making in the clay, fiber arts, or any of the 15 other studios. It is fertile ground for cross-pollination of ideas, creativity, support and friendship. We are so lucky to have this resource close to home! I hope you come check it out.

Open-enrollment classes in painting, drawing, mosaics, jewelry making, photography and collage…read more Taught by Jewelry Artist and Academy of Art University graduate Anne Cook, as well as Photographer Will Mosgrove who was the Director of Graduate Photography at the Academy of Art from 2006 - 2015. Will is a fantastic photographer and accomplished in the artistic and commercial side of the art, no small feat. I have had the pleasure of learning from him and recommend him and his classes highly.

I took my first mosaic class with Anne. Anne is a great instructor, she was fun, informative, and…read morehands on. She had all the supplies and tools you need to create something beautiful.

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 was really excited to finally take a ceramics class here, especially since it took a few weeks to…read morebook an open intro class as they're pretty popular! Heads up: parking can be tricky. If you park near the Enterprise lot, the staff there will ask you to move your car (learned that the hard way), so plan to park on the street if possible. Now onto the class--overall, I had a good experience. The staff is super friendly and happy to answer any questions. They give all the instructions at the beginning, then you work independently while they check in with you periodically. Everyone has a different learning style, so this teaching method may work really well for some, while others (like me!) might prefer a more hands-on, step-by-step approach. Either way, I had a good time and I'm so glad I gave it a try!

I very much enjoyed the welcoming, supportive, and helpful environment. Having never done any…read moreceramics, I had no idea what to expect. The equipment is in good working order. The instruction classes were clear and informative. Staff was always available to answer any question and make helpful suggestions on techniques and strategies for building pieces. Great selection of glazes. Everything was very easy to get up and get going. Highly recommend!

I have been attending classes with Victoria Smith for over two years. She has spent a career as a…read moreprofessional artist and has excellent skills in multiple mediums. I personally focus on drawing and watercolors, but others in my class do acrylics. Victoria is supportive and fun. She teaches all ages (classes are adult or children, but not combined). The studio is located in Rancho Cordova off of Zinfandel Drive.

I always loved painting and haven't been able to get back into it for years.... One day I just…read morethought to myself, I really need some artistic stimulation and decided to look on google/yelp for painting classes and fell upon Victoria's Studio Art, and as well as some others. I REALLY liked all of her work and what her students were doing on what I saw in the yelp pictures and decided I would go ahead and send her an email. She followed up with me so QUICK! Her class are at her house which she set up like a real art studio (really good vibes). I have been learning from her for only 3 weeks now, and already have learned SOOOOOOO MUCH!!!! If you have never painted before and want to start or, even if you HAVE painted before and just want to get back into it VICTORIA is the BEST person to go to!!!!!

This was so much fun, I received a gift card for this workshop and couldn't be more thankful! I…read moreasked my daughter to join me one evening to make our own wood items for our homes. We had to pick our day, which project we were planning on doing, all registrations are on line for the class I picked a sign for the outside of my house and my daughter picked a tray for her living room Once you arrive you are greeted with the best staff, they help you all the way, from choosing your colors to helping with the stencil and even showing you how to add the embellishments. This is a perfect meet up with friends, time with your family or looking for some personal time kind of place We are already planning our next visit,

We had a great time making our bottle opener wood projects here last night. The shop is beautiful…read moreand well lit. -- a great space to create. Our guide Cristin was fun, funny and knowledgeable. The range of projects to choose from is wonderful. This is a great activity for friends or family. You can bring your own refreshments if you want, but we opted for great appetizers and wine beforehand at The Range in the same charming little center.