Boise Arts Community

Themed one-day watercolor classes with guidance and support offered regularly! Ages 18+

1-day classes, ongoing; most Fridays, 1:00pm - 3:30pm. $25.
Sign up for each class day separately

Attendees must register through this link: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/guided-watercolor-fri-1pm

**Please bring your own watercolor painting supplies and paint with you. While we try to have some extra supplies on hand if you've forgotten something at home, there is no guarantee that we will have everything you might need.

This intermediate watercolor class is perfect for anyone with some previous watercolor experience and a desire to advance their skills. You'll learn about wet-on-wet painting, controlled painting, and layering, plus how to apply salt and rubbing alcohol to achieve different effects. You'll walk away with a handful of new techniques to apply to your future paintings, with step-by-step guidance along the way, while being encouraged to create your own design.

Professional artist and former Quality Art instructor, Polly Barrett, will be your guide. Polly teaches in a stress-free and fun way and incorporates a wide variety of styles and subject matter. Each class day will focus on a different theme and you'll paint along with the group, learning as you go.

Classes may be rescheduled if a minimum of 5 participants is not reached. We will contact you via email in this case.

Ages 18+ are welcome! Registration is $25. Register here: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/guided-watercolor-fri-1pm

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!

Work on fiber arts projects, and trade tips and resources for fiber arts--with friends! Ages 18+

Ongoing, monthly sessions. Every 4th Friday, 6:00pm - 7:30pm. Free!

Attendees must register using this link: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/free-knit-stitch-night-4th-fri-6pm

Grab your knitting, crocheting, tatting, spinning, sewing or other fiber art project and join other fiber artists for a casual sit 'n' stitch night! Stuck on a project or pattern? Bring your project and pattern and the facilitator will be happy to help you troubleshoot. Just learning your craft? This is a great opportunity to get in some practice and share tips and tricks with other makers.

A yarn swift and ball winder will be available if you need to wind up some yarn cakes! Optional items to bring:
- Project(s) and pattern(s) if applicable
- Layered clothing
- Water/beverage with lid

Ages 18+ are welcome! Registration is Free! Attendees must register here: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/free-knit-stitch-night-4th-fri-6pm

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!

Drop the kids off for intentional, guided practice on the pottery wheel, or stay & play! Ages 8+

Ongoing: Fridays, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Ages 8-Adult (Parents welcome!). $35.

Pre-registration through the Catalyst website is required: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/family-clay-night-ages-8-fri-6pm

This ongoing class is designed for entry-level and experienced students alike, looking for more practice time on the pottery wheel. Experienced clay instructor, Casey Gurr, will offer guided, small-group instruction for anyone interested in learning the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel. More advanced students are welcome to use this time to practice what they already know and try new tricks! After creating about 1-3 pieces, we will dry and fire their pieces for them. Most pieces are ready for pickup in 2-3 weeks.

Ceramics teach a number of valuable skills, including perseverance, patience, problem solving, and creativity! Bring your kiddos in to come play on the clay wheel and learn how to use this fun tool to create functional and decorative pieces, or join in on the fun and make some ceramic pieces of your own!

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 apron

Cat 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 activity

Ages 8+ are welcome! Registration is $35. Register here: https://www.catalystartscollaborative.com/service-page/family-clay-night-ages-8-fri-6pm

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!