Classes & Workshops
Classes + Workshops for Adults
BAM’s studio art program encourages the creative abilities of all participants by offering experiences in a variety of art media which provide opportunities for making connections with BAM’s exhibitions. Through reputable artists and educators, we provide quality instruction for all ages in a small-class, non-competitive and enjoyable atmosphere. Class size is limited to optimize learning. Participants must pre-register to reserve a space as class size is limited. Please dress for mess!
Seniors Create! Lifelong Learning Arts Masterclass
New Program Designed for Older Adults!
Come meet other people with similar interests. Relax and enjoy learning new artistic skills at the Boise Art Museum.
Ages: 55+
Each workshop = 4 weeks, 2 sessions per week, total of 8 sessions
Tuesdays & Thursdays
2:30 – 4:00 p.m. at the Boise Art Museum
$160 per 8-session workshop for BAM Members (Join today and save!)
$210 per 8-session workshop for non-members
Materials are provided for use during the workshops, including accessible seating.
Features
- Learn from professional teaching artists
- Develop artistic skills
- View and discuss artworks in BAM’s exhibitions and Permanent Collection
- Experience the Museum behind-the-scenes
- Practice techniques that contribute to general well-being, develop patience, reduce anxiety, center mindfulness for mental acuity, dexterity, and overall mental health benefits
- Celebrate your artistic accomplishments and growth at the end of the workshop
This program is supported by a grant from E.A. Michelson Philanthropy, ArtBridges Foundation, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Art and Story: Mixed-media Narrative Art
Professional Teaching Artist:Â Veiko Valencia
February 20, 22, 27, 29, March 5, 7, 12, 14 (first workshop)
February workshop FULL.Â
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April 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 (repeat workshop with new participants)
April workshop FULL. E-mail christina@boiseartmuseum.org to be placed on the waitlist.
2:30 – 4:00 p.m. at the Boise Art Museum
Materials are provided for use during the workshop.
Explore the relationships between text and image and the diversity of stories communicated through visual art. Work with professional artist Veiko Valencia to create your own narrative artworks. The exhibitions Silver Linings: Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection and RYAN! Feddersen: Coyote Now will provide many inspirational examples. Experiment with a variety of media including color pencils, ink, watercolor, collage, and acrylic paint, and incorporate your favorite literary works or your own personal writings to create art with a story.
Art Camps for Children
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