Welcome!
We inspire youth and adults to express their creativity through fun and interactive art classes, camps, and private events. We celebrate and teach Creativity, Connection, and Community! We believe that everyone is an artist.
Classes & events take place at our studio in Colfax, located in the heart of the Sierra Foothills, at the historic Sierra Vista Community Center. Our attendees come from all over Placer, El Dorado, and Nevada counties!
Homeschooler? We are an approved vendor for a few charter schools. Learn more.
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Summer & Fall 2026
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All Sessions (3) for $115
Single Sessions for $45/session
Choose between Morning (10:30am - 12:30pm) OR Afternoon (3:30pm - 5:30pm)
There are 18 seats available per session
Ages: 6 - 17
Location: Stay Creative Studios, Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School Street, Colfax, CA
All Sessions (3) for $115
Single Sessions for $45/session
Choose between Morning (10:30am - 12:30pm) OR Afternoon (3:30pm - 5:30pm)
There are 18 seats available per session
Ages: 6 - 17
Location: Stay Creative Studios, Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School Street, Colfax, CA
Testimonials
My daughter has taken many Stay Creative Studios art camps and classes. She absolutely loves the opportunity to create and learn about art. I love that DeAnna teaches them about different art movements, artists, and cultures all while keeping it fun and hands-on.
The classes and camps explore a variety of different mediums and styles. Stay Creative Studios gives my daughter the chance to let her creativity run free.
-Sierra Barnard
Stay Creative Studio’s classes have been my kids' favorite art classes to date. DeAnna’s class themes introduce them to various art forms and teaches techniques in ways that are fun and creative. Her instruction style gives them space to be themselves and the freedom to express their artistic side.
Highly recommend ANY Stay Creative Studios class!
-Karyn Daddio-Rylie
My tween loves Stay Creative Studios, and art class is the highlight of her week.
DeAnna & her helpers are amazing, patient, nurturing, and inspirational. They meet every artist at their level, whether brand new or experienced and provide a positive and creative atmosphere.
Bonus: We live about 40 minutes away and we love the drive, using the time to talk and listen to music. Great mom-daughter time!
-Kate F.
Meet DeAnna
Stay Creative Studios Founder and Artist DeAnna Nellist has a vision to inspire people of all ages to find their own inner artist.
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Give the gift of art classes to your kids, grandkids, or friends + family!
What amount to choose? The average 4-session youth class ranges from $100 - $150, and the average 1-session event ranges from $40 - $75, depending on the cost of materials.
You can decide at checkout where we should email the electronic Gift Card; either to yourself (print+give), or send it directly to your recipient’s email.
How to redeem: The recipient can enter their electronic Gift Card’s unique code at checkout to subtract the Gift Card value from their order total. It can be used in combination with discounts, as well. Gift Cards cannot be used to purchase another Gift Card. This Gift Card never expires.