Classes & Workshops
Art Camps for Children
Select a class name below for information and to register.
Artful Play | June 10 – 14, 2024 | Ages 7 – 11
Artful Play
June 10-14, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ages: 7-11 years
$395 members ($450 non-members)
Join us for a week of playful artmaking inspired by original art, music, story, and games. Create artwork using clay, painting, printmaking, and more!
Or call 208.345.8330 x118 to register over the phone.
Park Explorers (4 cultural institutions) | July 8-12, 2024 | Ages 7-11
Park Explorers Camp
w/ Zoo Boise, Discovery Center of Idaho, & Idaho State Museum
July 8-12, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ages: 2nd Grade – 5th Grade (or ages 7-11)
Explore Julia Davis Park! Visit a different cultural institution each day. Partners include: Boise Art Museum, Zoo Boise, Idaho State Museum and the Discovery Center of Idaho. A detailed schedule will be provided. Participants will begin and end each day at the Idaho State Museum.
Cost
$450 for non-members
$420 for members of Boise Art Museum, Zoo Boise, Idaho State Museum, or Discovery Center of Idaho
Art + Nature | July 22 – 26, 2024 | Ages 7 – 11
Art + Nature
July 22 – 26, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ages: 7-11 years
$395 members ($450 non-members)
Explore the connection between art and nature! Join us for a week of nature-themed artmaking inspired by original art showing animals and environments, both real and imagined.
Or call 208.345.8330 x118 to register over the phone.
I am an Artist | August 5 – 9, 2024 | Ages 7 – 11
I am an Artist
August 5 – 9, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ages: 7-11 years
$395 members ($450 non-members)
Step into the shoes of an artist! Join us for a week-long exploration of artmaking that mirrors how artists create art in the real world. Experiment with drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, printmaking, and more, to grow your artistic skills and voice!
Or call 208.345.8330 x118 to register over the phone.
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: Veiko Valencia
February 20, 22, 27, 29, March 5, 7, 12, 14 (first workshop)
February workshop FULL.
or
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.