No I am not just writing this because Barry is a great personal friend and arguably the most…read moretalented soul to arise from our mutually-endured art classes many, many years ago. But Barry has developed a clientele of some very talented individuals themselves who have profited immensely from his advice. Heck even I learned something new from Barry after visiting his studio myself, and that's saying something, since he has always been so much better than me, (as a painter) -and I'm a hard case, anyway. The studio is pleasant and everyone who's come to learn gets a space of their own to work in, and it's right thar on the main drag o' the ol' Mother Lode front. He'll even play cool music whilst you work that will soothe your ears as well as inspire and spark your inner gift. Make room for it in your life, it will reward you.

Barry is a really fun pastel teacher he is patient & unassuming. Not only does he let you have your…read moreown style but he is funny and plays cool music and tells funny stories while you are painting.

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!

Specifically Folsom Summer Early Engineers. Not great. A LOT of kids crammed into one room with…read morevarying levels of instructor interest - my kids ended up with a guy who seemed always to be on his phone. It felt crowded and loud and there didn't seem to be much instruction or activities planned - kids played with some Lego, made a few things out of cardboard. It was basically daycare, with too many kids of varying ages in one space. Firefly Art in Fair Oaks was great. Lovely instructor, cute projects, small group. We have one more (stop motion animation) so will see. I doubt I would sign up for them again next year.

I just got word that my class for my child was canceled. The reason was that they lost the school…read morelocation. They explained that everything happened at the last minute and they're working on getting the location back so that way we can have an afterschool program for my child. This is not OK. I want a full refund right away. I should've known better but I really need an afterschool program for my daughter. I use them last year and there was a lot of disorganization and dysfunction. My daughter's art teacher last spring was horrible. Always on her phone. It was one teacher for over 16 kids. The teacher was supposed to be teaching art and the art projects would come back as pencil work on some scrap paper. I had no idea what I'm paying for. When I asked her why I was getting back scrap paper with pencil work. She said to me that she ran out of supplies and the dream enrichment office wasn't dropping off a replenishment of supplies for her, so she was just using scrap paper and pencils for multiple weeks. I recommended this after school program to my brother and sister-in-law for early engineers because my nephew loves legos and they were desperate looking for after school programs. I'm going to tell them to not send my nephew to this class because there are other programs out there. Please don't waste your money. Everything seems disorganized and very last minute. I also have to say that kids in the class do whatever they want and once they did get a replenishment of supplies they were very old and broken, such as broken crayons. I will never ever use this after school program again. Please save your money.

This is an adult education center in San Juan School District. Very convenient location with lots…read moreof parking. My main interest as a retired person is in art classes and this is where I finally found classes to suit my needs. Lynn Morrison teaches water color painting, acrylic painting, drawing and multi-media arts. She really is a wonder and a supportive and generous teacher. I like her pattern of showing how a certain work is started, layered, and completed as the class worked along side of her. This year they added Asian Fine art brush and ink painting. Myungsook Piette really knows her medium and is very generous with materials. She demonstrates technique and allows lots of time to practice. Each session we learned one of the "Four Gentlemen" and mounted a completed painting. We also carved our own stamp to sign our works. There is also photography instruction. I found the material useful in class, but I don't own the software, so I couldn't practice outside of class. The teacher Roy Salisbury is very well prepared and knows what he is talking about. In the spring students can show their work at a week-long art show at Mesa Verde High School. There is also an art sale later in the spring. This is definitely a reasonably priced center where you can get excellent art instruction. The Spring Catalog is now out and online at www.sanjuan.edu/sunrisetc

Great school with amazing teachers! I would recommend to anyone that doesn't want to pay trade…read moreschool price for the same education. Julie Whitemore and Mikki Macheta are wonderful medical teachers!

I can't believe I waited two years to FINALLY write this review…read more Losing a loved one as anyone knows is a heartbreaking experience and getting the services together is equally painful. How will you honor them, who will speak, what kind of ceremony would they have wanted. I must say the death of my beloved Grandmother hit me pretty hard. I thought a memory board with some carefully selected photos would be a great way to honor her. I began looking at memory boards online for inspiration and I thought calligraphy might be a nice touch. I contacted several calligraphers but it was too short of a notice. My Grandmother passed away Sunday and and I needed the board within a few days to assemble the photos. Queeny could not have been more kind or professional. She replied quickly to my request on Yelp and we discussed ideas and fonts. I sent her a photo of a board I liked as inspiration. I bought a black poster board at Michael's and Queeny picked it up at my place of work. The finished product as you can see was beautiful. At some point I really need to have this framed as it has become a treasured piece. Queeny thank you so much for your extraordinary work. I really appreciate you working with me on a tight timeframe but yet still doing precise and detailed work.

Calligraphy was like a lost art but I am glad that for us who value this skill and artsy thing,…read morethere are still people out there that make life prettier with nice words and letter shapes. I like to stop by the store in downtown San Jose and get always some cards or maps of San Jose and around, mostly as gifts. They are so well done and are perfect souvenir from this dry-in-what-gift-to-bring area. You can have handwritten wedding invitations and many other customized calligraphy needs. I love the idea of someone making a living of something so nice!

Our daughter has attended Isabel's Fashion Camp two years in a row now and she's enjoyed it both…read moretimes. We love the focus on fashion plus sustainability, and it's a great way to build skills and creativity. We'd love to do it again next year.

This was such a fun and unique experience for my daughter. She is very much a beginner - I wasn't…read moreexpecting camp to ignite a major interest in sewing, but that's exactly what happened. Jaleh is well-organized and thoughtful in sharing her creative knowledge. My 9 year old is now spending hours sewing at home, and re-purposing old clothes into new treasures :)

Started coming here at the beginning of the year and I absolutely love it! Laura the owner as well…read moreas all of the instructors here are super helpful and make everyone feel welcome. Always look forward to my classes here and I recommend this studio for anyone interested in starting or continuing their pole/dance/aerial journey!

i've taken two beginner pole classes here and had good experiences both times with olivia and laura…read more(i believe laura is the owner). i'd say i'm high beginner and they met me (and others) where we were at. the combos were challenging for me but that's what i want in a class. if you're a beginner beginner the classes will still be good too, like i said, they'll meet you where you're at. another bonus is that they have level 1.5 classes instead of just throwing you into level 2. this studio and rise in roseville/sac are the only studios in the area that offer 1.5. now for the cons and why i didn't give it 5 stars 1. location. it's in an industrial area and the parking lot is pretty small with limited spaces. the first time i went i had to park on the street but i didn't have that experience the second time. i guess it depends on if more than one class is going on at the time. 2. i think this studio specializes more in lyra, hammock, and silks rather than just pole. the areas for the aerials are bigger (and nice, i plan on taking classes of that too). the pole area is very small and the poles are close together. i'm afraid to accidentally kick the person next to me. there's also no mirrors. they have decently tall poles too! rise in roseville has short poles (same with vertical fitness) and monarch in folsom and the rise in sac also have tall poles if that's what you're looking for. and that's about the only cons :) oh yeah, they have super cute parking lot cats too that the owner feeds and put little houses for. they also offer regular dance classes so this place seems to be well rounded. everyone seems to have already known eachother but they were welcoming of me

I've been flying for 6 months at Come Fly With B. Kat, also known as Coach B or Boston, is a…read morewonderful and attentive instructor who focuses on individual skill level and challenges us to push ourselves safely. Well versed in her craft, Kat is approachable, friendly, helpful, and encouraging. She, herself, is a brilliant performer and aerialist with years of experience building her reputation in the aerial community. Despite the challenge of learning aerial silks, sky dancing, flying, or whatever you'd like to call it, I've always felt comfortable and confident with Kat's guidance. I would highly recommend Come Fly With B if you've ever been interested in silks - whether you've seen them on Cirque de Soleil or have no experience whatsoever. Aerial exercise is an incredible all-body workout, mental challenge, and problem-solving adventure that is unlike any other workout I've experienced.

My daughter has found her hobby. We've tried so many different hobbies and she really has not had…read moreany passion towards much. Her very first class of Aerial silks and she was hooked. She was challenged yet remained determined. The instructor was friendly and able to demonstrate in a way that was engaging and inclusive. She's ready to learn more. What a great experience.