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- Beginner-Advanced Pottery Wheel Throwing (Multiple Days/Times Per Week)Catalyst Arts Collaborative, Boise, ID$35.00
Work on the pottery wheel independently, with Cat staff instruction, or glaze your pieces! Ages 13+
Beginner-advanced; $35.
(See “Adults’ Beginner-Advanced Pottery Wheel” for an 18+ offering)Sessions are offered multiple days per week at various times. Limited spaces are available. Attendees must pre-register here:
https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/beginner-advanced-pottery-wheel-throwingLearn 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 13+ are welcome! Registration is $35. Register here: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/beginner-advanced-pottery-wheel-throwing
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!
- Artistic Self-DevelopmentCatalyst Arts Collaborative, Boise, ID$35.00
Enjoy introspective prompts and creative growth with guidance from a certified life coach! Ages 18+
Individual, drop-in sessions on Sundays. $35.
Attendees must register through this link: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/artistic-self-development-sun-1
What does your heart want? Write to grow and strengthen the Artist within. Through multiple prompts and tools participants receive coaching to create for and from their heart. Bring your curiosity and courage to explore what lies within to bring forth the artist you desire. Elevate the way you connect to your creative energy and to others through your art.
Certified life coach, Kelly Augir, will provide group guidance and individual coaching each week. She brings her own blend of coaching integrated with teaching. Her gift is making connections between ideas, writing, art, life experiences, and intuition. Each gathering will have different writing prompts, discussion, and engagement activities. Kelly acknowledges and respects the influence of the energy of the spiritual realm. Simple tools to tap into the power of our universal higher power will also be shared.
These "Artistic Self-Development" session are for adult artists of all skill levels and working with any medium. All supplies provided!
Optional items to bring:
- Your preferred writing and drawing tools
- Layered clothing, as the temperatures may fluctuate in our building
- Water in a spill-proof containerAges 18+ are welcome! Registration is $35. Register here: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/artistic-self-development-sun-1
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!
- Beginner-Advanced Pottery Wheel Throwing (Multiple Days/Times Per Week)Catalyst Arts Collaborative, Boise, ID$35.00
Work on the pottery wheel independently, with Cat staff instruction, or glaze your pieces! Ages 13+
Beginner-advanced; $35.
(See “Adults’ Beginner-Advanced Pottery Wheel” for an 18+ offering)Sessions are offered multiple days per week at various times. Limited spaces are available. Attendees must pre-register here:
https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/beginner-advanced-pottery-wheel-throwingLearn 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 13+ are welcome! Registration is $35. Register here: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/beginner-advanced-pottery-wheel-throwing
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!
