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Your key to finding creative events in the Boise area! Social gatherings and classes based on visual arts, crafts, performing arts, writing, and similar genres. All experience levels are welcome!
This group is just getting started and is run by a collaborative group of organizations and leaders in the Arts community, sharing a wide range of events. If you're interested in hosting an event or becoming a sponsor, please feel free to reach out to introduce yourself.
Current collaborators:
- Catalyst Arts Collaborative
- Surel's Place
- MING Studios
And more coming soon!
Please only RSVP for events that you plan to attend. Guests are always welcome.
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Beginner-Intermediate Guided Watercolor
Catalyst Arts Collaborative, 6427 W Ustick Rd, (between Curtis and Cole), Boise, ID, USBeginner-Intermediate. Themed one-day watercolor classes with guidance and support! Ages 18+
1-day classes, ongoing; most Tuesdays, 10:30am - 12:30pm. $28.
Sign up for each class day separately**Please bring your own watercolor painting supplies and paint with you. While we try to have some extra supplies on hand if you've forgotten something at home, there is no guarantee that we will have everything you might need.
Attendees must register through this link: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/beg-interm-guided-watercolor-tue-10-30a
This beginner-friendly watercolor class is great for people starting out in this versatile medium. You'll learn basics like graduated washes, mixing colors, dry brush techniques, composition, and different methods of adding texture to your paintings. All of these techniques will aid in a good foundation to create a basic painting.
Each session can operate on a standalone basis, but attending these sessions regularly provides you the opportunity to advance your techniques and build on your skills; practice makes progress!
Each class day will focus on a different theme and you'll paint along with the group, learning as you go with step-by-step guidance along the way.
Check out "Guided Watercolor, Interm-Adv, Fri, 1pm" for a similar class with more advanced watercolor instruction.
About your instructor:
Professional artist and former Quality Art instructor, Polly Barrett, will be your guide. Polly teaches in a stress-free and fun way and incorporates a wide variety of styles and subject matter.Ages 18+ are welcome! Registration is $28. Register here: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/beg-interm-guided-watercolor-tue-10-30a
1 attendee - $25.00
Story & Sensory Art (Ages 2-5)
Catalyst Arts Collaborative, 6427 W Ustick Rd, Boise, id, USFun, sensory art play for big feelings, early learning, motor skills, & emotional awareness! Age 2-5
Ongoing: Every Wednesday, 10:30am - 11:30am, until May 27. $25.
(Check our classes page for similar sessions for other age groups!)Attendees must pre-register through this link: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/story-sensory-art-age-2-5-wed-10-30a
This process-art and sensory exploration class is designed to help our youngest creators (and their grown-ups) navigate the world and big emotions through play. Each session begins with a curated storybook time that centers on a specific feeling or sensory experience, followed by a hands-on discovery station where children engage with various textures/multimedia materials, body movement, and gentle acoustic rhythms.
Rather than focusing on a finished "product,” we prioritize the process, encouraging curiosity, fine motor development, and co-regulation between caregiver and child. It’s a messy, joyful space where "oops" is celebrated and every sensory discovery is a win.
Example class themes:
- Soft & Quiet (Textiles and pastels)
- Bold & Brave (Primary colors and large-scale finger painting)
- Sticky & Silly (Collage and mixed media)
- Calm & Cool (Watercolors and light-play)All supplies will be provided by Catalyst or your instructor. Please bring the following with you:
A change of clothes for the child (or an oversized t-shirt/smock)About your instructor:
Kylie Castellaw is a multimedia artist (BFA), cognitive specialist (MS Cognitive Psychology), and author dedicated to the intersection of creativity and wellbeing. As a parent of young children (and a struggler of balance-finding), Kylie’s work is deeply personal. She believes that creativity and somatic intelligence are fundamental life skills for the 21st century. Her goal is to help the next generation (and their parents) build resilient, inspired lives.Ages 2-5 are welcome! Registration is $25. Register here:
https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/story-sensory-art-age-2-5-wed-10-30a1 attendee
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