Boise Arts Community

Attendees must register through this link: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/homeschool-art-adventures-mon-2-30pm

Register for a single class or save with a multi-class multipass! See "Memberships and Passes" on our website for more info.

Looking for a creative, flexible art program for your homeschooler? Join us at the Cat for an enriching art experience designed specifically for homeschooled kids. Our professional art educators guide students through a wide variety of customized projects, encouraging exploration in diverse mediums like drawing, acrylic painting, pottery, fiber arts, printmaking, and more.

Each session's curriculum may adapt to the interests of each group, allowing for freedom of expression and creativity. With the flexibility to attend weekly or drop in occasionally, you can tailor the schedule to fit your homeschool routine and goals. Each day offers something fresh and exciting—whether it's completing individual projects or engaging in collaborative group efforts, your child will grow their creative skills and curiosity with every visit!

Students should be dropped off at the Catalyst classroom within 15 minutes before and after each class day.

Items to bring each day:
- Layered clothing (suitable for paint and similar messy materials), as the temperatures may fluctuate in our building
- Spill-proof water bottle
- Non-messy snack, if needed

Supply cost: $3.50
Total cost (including supply cost): $35

Ages 5-9 are welcome! Registration is $35. Register here:
https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/homeschool-art-adventures-mon-2-30pm

Scholarships for our after-school program (and other classes) may be available for those who otherwise would not be able to participate. Apply on our scholarships page to be considered and we will notify you when/if funds are available.

Pre-registration is required for all participants. Register here: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/after-school-art-ages-5-9-mon-4-30p

Register for a single class or save with a multi-class multipass! Click here for more info about Class Passes.

Bring your child to the Cat for enrichment in our after-school art program! Our experienced and professional art educators will facilitate a wide variety of engaging and customized projects in various mediums each week, learning about artists, art history, diverse cultures, and other subjects along the way. Students are encouraged to attend weekly, however, students are welcome to attend occasionally, as they are able. Mediums/skills may include any of the following on any given day: drawing, acrylic painting, watercolor painting, collage, mosaics, pottery (in our Cat Clay studio), fiber arts, oil pastels, printmaking, cyanotypes, sculpture, mixed-media, etc.

For most class days, your child will leave with a project or two. However, some days we will focus more on experiential art and learning about art in ways that will not produce a final artwork. Some projects may also be group projects that the students will work on as a team. Everyday will be something new!

Students should be dropped off and picked up within 15 minutes of class start and end.

Items to bring each day:
- Layered clothing (suitable for paint and similar messy materials)
- Spill-proof water bottle
- Non-messy snack, if needed

Ages 5-9 are welcome! Registration is $35. Register here: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/after-school-art-ages-5-9-mon-4-30p

Scholarships for our after-school program (and other classes) may be available for those who otherwise would not be able to participate. Apply on our scholarships page to be considered and we will notify you when/if funds are available.

Supply cost (included in total cost): $6

Attendees must register through this link: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/watercolor-greeting-cards-mon-6-30pm

Come play with watercolors while making some awesome greeting cards! In this class the instructor will walk students step by step through creating 2 copies of a fun watercolor greeting card using various techniques and tricks including wet into wet, splatter, ink, etc. Each session will focus on different techniques and different subject matter. This class is great for beginning and intermediate watercolor painters, or those just looking to get some practice in among other motivated artists!

All supplies will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own paints or brushes to get more practice with what they use at home.

Optional items to bring:
- Layered clothing, as the temperatures may fluctuate
- Bottled water/beverage

Ages 12+ are welcome! Registration is $25. Register here: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/watercolor-greeting-cards-mon-6-30pm

Scholarships for this and all of our other classes are available for those who otherwise would not be able to attend art classes, thanks to generous donations to our Art Start Fund. If you would like to make classes available to others, see our sponsorships page to contribute a monthly or one-time donation. Thank you for supporting (y)our commUNITY!

Supply cost: $2
Total cost (including supply cost): $25

Ongoing, 1-day sessions. Biweekly Tuesdays, 4:30pm - 6:00pm. $25.
(Find an After School Crafts class option for ages 11-17 here or from our classes page!)

Register for a single class or save with a multi-class multipass! See "Memberships and Passes" for more info.

Attendees must register through this link: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/after-school-crafts-age-5-10-tue-4-30p

This fun and engaging class invites young artists to explore an exciting array of crafts. Each class will be lead by instructor, Roxanne Cheldelin.

Upcoming projects:
- Animal Masks: Felt, decorate, and bring your unique mask to life using paint, fur, and found items.
- Fairy Gardens: Paint mushrooms and doors to craft whimsical fairy gardens on a tree slice, complete with moss, miniatures, and found items.
- Crafty Animals: Draw your favorite animal and embellish it with fabric, fur, flowers, and found objects.
- Crafty Tree of Life: Explore quilling while crafting a personalized tree with found items.
- Dream Catchers: Create a dream catcher using branches, beads, yarn, feathers, and unique items.
- Crafty Paper Dolls: Design custom paper dolls and a wardrobe made with fur, fabric, buttons, creative found objects, and other fun materials!

About your instructor:
Roxanne Cheldelin discovered her passion for art and creativity later in life while raising her three children, finding inspiration through spirituality and meditation. Her artistic journey began with sketching and inkwork, eventually leading her to create coloring products now featured in the Catalyst Arts Collaborative gift shop. Drawing from cherished childhood memories of coloring with family, Roxanne values creativity as a powerful way to foster connection and community. As the assistant to the director at Catalyst Arts Collaborative, she is dedicated to nurturing artistic expression in others, especially children, believing that creativity is a vital tool for self-discovery and meaningful connections.

Optional to bring:
- Layered clothing (suitable for paint and similar messy materials)
- Spill-proof water bottle
- Non-messy snack, if needed

Ages 5-10 are welcome! Registration is $25. Register here: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/after-school-crafts-age-5-10-tue-4-30p

Scholarships for this and all of our other classes are available for those who otherwise would not be able to attend art classes, thanks to generous donations to our Art Start Fund. If you would like to make classes available to others, see our sponsorships page to contribute a monthly or one-time donation. Thank you for supporting (y)our commUNITY!

Supply cost (included in total cost): $10