What we’re about
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.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Write Justified - FREE Open Write NightCommon Grounds Coffee + Market, Boise, ID
Open write night with peers! Ages 13+, any genre welcome.
Join us every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month from 6:30pm - 8:00pm for our open write night!
Held at Common Ground Coffee and Market (6419 W Ustick Rd)Please RSVP by signing up for this event so that we can plan accordingly each month. Attendees must register at this link: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/write-justified-2nd-4th-thur-6-30-8pm
This is a FREE event designed for writers to dedicate solely to making progress on a work-in-progress of their choice, all in a positive and supportive group setting. Open to ages 13 to adult, working in any genre.
Spend some time meeting other writers, then get to adding words to your pages!
Please RSVP by signing up for this event so that we can plan accordingly each session. This is a free event, however, small donations are always welcome to help support our programs. All funds donated go directly to our Art Start fund, and 100% of this fund is used to provide scholarships for those who would otherwise not be able to participate and paid opportunities for artists in (y)our community.
Please bring with you:
- Paper, pens/pencils, laptop (whatever you require to get achieve your goals)
- A creative mindset (or at least the intention to create or be inspired in some way)!Optional:
- Your own music and ear budsAges 13+ are welcome! Registration is free. Register here: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/write-justified-2nd-4th-thur-6-30-8pm
This event is made possible 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!
- Adults' Beginner-Advanced Pottery Wheel Throwing (Multiple Days/Times per Week)Catalyst Arts Collaborative, Boise, ID$35.00
Work on the pottery wheel independently, with instruction, or glaze your pieces! Ages 18+
Available multiple days/times per week. See "Adults' Beginner-Advanced Pottery Wheel" on our website for more upcoming days and times.
Beginner-advanced; Ages 18+. $35.
(See “Beginner-Advanced Pottery Wheel Throwing” for a 13+ offering)Attendees must register through this link:
https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/adults-beginner-advanced-pottery-wheelLearn the ins and outs of throwing on the wheel, or use your registration to utilize our space and resources. Perfect for beginner, intermediate, and advanced potters alike. Even if you don't need guidance, there will be a Cat Clay staff member available in all sessions to provide support and answer questions!
Booking a session to glaze pieces you've made during a previous session? Just let us know if you plan on making new pieces or glazing pre-made pieces in your registration form.
Your reservation includes access to:
- Guidance, if needed
- Tools/wheels/glazes
- Kiln firing
Clay may be brought, or purchased from our website or in the studio (5lbs for $7 or 25lbs for $25 plus tax).Please bring with you:
- Clothes that can get dirty, and/or an apronCat Clay Studio Notes & Agreements:
*Trimming, glazing or underglazing cannot be done on pottery pieces that have just been made; please plan on booking another session to complete any trimming or glazing.
*Pre-registration for our clay offerings is a requirement. Showing up without registering through our website does not guarantee you a spot, and means you may be turned away.
*Long nails are not recommended for this activityAges 18+ are welcome! Registration is $35. Register here: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/adults-beginner-advanced-pottery-wheel
Scholarships are available for those who otherwise would not be able to attend our classes, thanks to generous donations to our Art Start Fund. If you would like to support (y)our commUNITY by making classes available to others, see our sponsorships page. Thank you!
- Kids' Clay PlayCatalyst Arts Collaborative, Boise, ID$35.00
Drop the kids off for some fun in the clay studio! Ages 5-12
Ongoing, individual sessions: Saturdays, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Beginner-Advanced, $35.Register for a single class or save with a multi-class multipass! See "Memberships & Passes" for more info.
Pre-registration through the Catalyst website is required: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/kids-clay-play-sat-10am-2
Ceramics teach a number of a valuable skills, including perseverance, patience, problem solving, and creativity! Bring your kiddos in to come and play with clay and learn how to use this fun medium to create functional and decorative pieces.
We'll alternate between learning the basics of handbuilding, wheel throwing, and glazing each week, so sign your kids up for multiple sessions to give them the full experience! Each student will proudly come out of class with at least one or two ceramic pieces that they built themselves. Ceramic artists and experienced teachers, Mindy Curran & Ben Alexander, will facilitate this class.
Some weeks, this offering will coincide with our ongoing Figure Painting class, meaning you'll get a sneak peek into the world of life drawing! These artists are okay with a reasonable amount of noise/disruption during class, but we ask everyone to be respectful of other classes. Figure models will wear kid-appropriate attire for these sessions.
Trimming, glazing or underglazing cannot be done on pottery that has just been made; please plan on booking another session to complete any trimming or glazing.
Space in our clay studio is limited, and in the interest of ensuring we can accommodate everyone, pre-registration for our clay offerings is a requirement. Showing up for an offering without registering through our website does not guarantee you a spot. You may be turned away.
Please bring with you:
- Clothes that can get dirty, and/or an apron
- Water in container with spill-proof lid
- Layered clothingWhile shelf space is included, we ask that you do not leave projects unattended in the studio for longer than 2 weeks at a time, to ensure we have enough shelf space for those who are actively working on a project. Additionally, please return to pick up finished pieces within 2 weeks of firing.
Is this your first time joining us for Kids' Clay Play? Visit our shop on the website or gift shop onsite to purchase your clay. You are also welcome to bring your own clay.
Ages 5-12 are welcome! Registration is $35. Register here: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/kids-clay-play-sat-10am-2
Scholarships 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 support (y)our commUNITY by making classes available to others, see our sponsorships page. Thank you!
