The Play Atelier in Midtown, Sacramento
Process-Led Art Classes and Creative Play for All Ages
Whether you are looking for a messy sensory experience for your toddler, an open-ended creative invitation for your homeschooler, or a low-pressure outlet for yourself, The Atelier is Sacramento’s premier destination for process-led art.
Located in Midtown, our studio offers high-quality materials and professional-led Art Happenings—sessions designed to celebrate the creative journey over the final product. Here, there are no wrong answers, only unique outcomes.
Our Midtown studio is currently finalizing its opening schedule. Join our Priority Mailing list to get 48-hour early access to registration before we open to the public.
Explore Our Art Happenings and Youth Programs at The Play Atelier
Art Happenings & Creative Play
Rediscover your creative spark in a setting where “Art Lesson” meets “Art Party.” Our Adult Happenings reject the “follow-the-leader” model. Instead, we provide professional materials and a conceptual prompt—like “Cubist Figure Drawing” or “Pop Art Still Life”—and let your intuition do the rest. Whether it’s a unique date night or a personal creative reset, you’ll leave with something that looks like you, not everyone else.
- Focus: Creative play, conceptual prompts, and community connection.
- Environment: Relaxed, social, and entirely non-judgmental.
Homeschool Art Club
Give your homeschool curriculum a fine-arts boost. Our homeschool sessions go beyond simple crafts, diving into art history, technique, and various mediums like watercolor, printmaking, and clay. We offer a structured yet creative environment where students can build a portfolio and friendships.
- Focus: Skill-based learning, art history, and collaborative projects.
- Schedule: Mid-day sessions designed to fit into your homeschool week.
Toddler Art Play
Designed for our youngest creators (under 5), Our toddler sessions are all about exploration. We provide a safe and joyful space for young children to engage with “messy play” that builds fine motor skills and sparks curiosity. The best part? You leave the cleanup to us.
- Focus: Sensory bins, process art, and caregiver-and-me bonding.
- Capacity: Limited to 10 tiny artists per session for a creative, intentional experience.
Why Learn at The Play Atelier?
Access to Amazing Teachers
Work alongside seasoned educators and artists who don’t just “teach” art—they facilitate experiences that unlock your natural creativity.
A Community of Creatives
Meet fellow Midtown neighbors in a collaborative environment where sharing the process is more important than comparing the result.
The Power of the Prompt
Never stare at a blank canvas. Our Happenings are built around unique “Creative Invitations” that spark immediate play and genuine learning.
The Play Atelier Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Where exactly is the new studio located?
A. We are located at 2119 19th Street in Midtown, Sacramento. We will host a special “Open Studio” tour for our mailing list members just before our official opening date!
Q. Do I need to bring my own supplies?
A. For all of our Toddler Art Play, Homeschool Art Club, and Art Happenings, we provide all the necessary materials. For our Creative Coworking, and Artist Resident Studios, and Art Happenings: Pro Series sessions, we do NOT provide supplies (some 2D art kits are available for purchase).
Be the First to Create With Us
We are currently putting the finishing touches on our Midtown space. Because we keep our class sizes small, they tend to fill up fast. Joining our mailing list is the only way to guarantee you get the first pick of our inaugural schedule.