BAM Logo

 


Exhibitions Events Education & Programs About BAM Membership Rent BAM BAM Store Support BAM

 
 
 
Boise Art Museum - Art Classes
 

BAM Art Classes and Camps

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS, TEENS AND CHILDREN
Experiences for Adults

Opportunities for Teens
Classes for Children
Art Camps for Children
Teacher Institutes
Special Programs





TO REGISTER FOR A CAMP OR CLASS
REGISTER ONLINE!
To get started, CLICK HERE >>
-or-
PRINT
the registration form by clicking "Register By Mail" above.  Please complete one form for each student.
MAIL your completed form and payment to BAM Classes, 670 Julia Davis Drive, Boise, Idaho 83702
FAX your completed form and credit card payment information to (208)345-2247, Attn: BAM Classes



BAM Studio Art Classes
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.  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.

Experiences for Adults

Mutli-Session Course: Watercolor Open Studio
Session I: Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2013 
Session II: Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2013
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Instructor: Terra Feast, Curator of Education
One session: $45 ($60 non-members)

Two sessions: $90 ($120 non-members)
Pre-registration deadline: Friday, May 3, 2013

Explore watercolor painting with the Boise Art Museum. BAM’s open studio format combines basic techniques for beginners, refreshers for dabbling artists, and helpful hints and tips for seasoned painters. No prior drawing or painting experience is necessary. Course combines demonstrations, discussions, and individualized instruction. All levels are welcome.

Register Online HERE >>  
Print Registration Form HERE>>


Back to Top
_____________________________________________________________________

Opportunities for Teens

BAM Teen Night: Weird Nature
Thursday, March 21, 2013

13 – 19 year olds are invited to drop-in between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m.  Teens enjoy free admission to BAM as well as music, food, and a studio art activity related to the exhibition William Morris and Alexis Rockman: Art of Nature. Special Opportunity! This Teen Night will be presented in conjunction with the opening of the Higher Ground exhibition.

High School Portfolio Review
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Noon – 4 p.m.
High School students are invited to gather and open their portfolios to representatives from art and design colleges of the Northwest.  This is a unique opportunity for high school artists to receive individual feedback about their work from professional reviewers.  No RSVP required, but wait time varies.  Plan to stay at least 2 hours.

Surreal Photography and Design: Studio Workshop
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages: 13-19
$10 Fee includes all materials for use during workshop.
As easy as Instagram!  This workshop is inspired by artists Kahn and Selesnick who create panoramic photos and accompanying fictional narratives.  Learn to twist and transform reality with a few tips and tricks from experts in set design and studio photography. Bring your digital camera or camera phone.

Register Online HERE >>  
Print Registration Form HERE>>

Teen Volunteers
Teenagers 14-19 years of age interested in volunteering to assist with classes or camps.
This is a great way to fulfill your community service requirements and to learn more about art.
For more information, click here.

Back to Top

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Experiences for Children

ART CLASSES for Children

BAM’s studio art program encourages the creative ability of all participants by facilitating experiences in a variety of arts media and making connections with original works of art in BAM’s exhibitions.  Through reputable artists and educators, we provide quality instruction for all ages in a small-class, non-competitive and enjoyable atmosphere. Children are required to be checked in and out of classes and camps at BAM by a parent or guardian each day.

Offered for students ages 4-12
Within each class, students are grouped by age to provide individualized instruction and attention.  Indicate morning or afternoon session when registering. 

MORNING SESSION: 10:00 a.m. – Noon
AFTERNOON SESSION: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

JUNE 10 - 14, 2013
Creative Culture
Find inspiration in artwork from cultures in Africa, North America, and Papua New Guinea! Explore both old and new techniques for weaving, painting, and ceramics.
$50 ($60 non-members)
Pre-registration required. Pre-registration deadline:  Friday, May 31, 2013

JUNE 24 - 28, 2013
Symbols and Stories
Explore the textiles, baskets, patterns, and symbols in Origins: Objects of Material Culture, and create art that tells a story.
$50 ($60 non-members)
Pre-registration required. Pre-registration deadline:  Friday, June 14, 2013

AUGUST 12 - 16, 2013
Making Faces
Discover the masks and portraits in the exhibitions at BAM. Then, draw, paint, and create art inspired by faces.
$50 ($60 non-members)
Pre-registration required. Pre-registration deadline:  Friday, August 2, 2013

Register Online HERE >>  
Print Registration Form HERE>>


Back to Top

_____________________________________________________________________________________

ART CAMPS for Children

Add excitement to your child’s summer with one or all of these fun-filled weeks of arts experiences with professional visual artists and educators.  Each camp is limited to 20 students for individualized attention and safety.  Students should dress for messy and outdoor activities and wear comfortable shoes for walking.  Bring a sack lunch, sunscreen, hat, and water bottle each day.  A Medical Information Card for each student will be mailed when the registration form is received.  The student may attend only after the form has been completed, signed and returned to BAM.  Children are required to be checked in and out of classes and camps at BAM by a parent or guardian each day.

Around the World: My First Camp                                                                    
June 17 - 21, 2013

Ages: 4-6 
Time: 9:00 a.m. – Noon
$75 ($90 non-members)
Pre-registration required.  Pre-registration deadline: Friday, June 7, 2013
Longer than a class, but not an all day experience, this unique “mini” camp is offered especially for younger students ready for their first BAM Art Camp! Camp participants will discover masks, textiles, instruments, and other artwork from different cultures in North America, Africa, and Papua New Guinea. Each day will bring new activities and excitement with hands on art-making experiences and gallery exploration.

Park Explorers (with the Idaho Historical Museum and Zoo Boise)        
June 17 - 21, 2013

Ages: 7-12 
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
$150 ($180 non-members)
Pre-registration required.  Pre-registration deadline: Friday, June 7, 2013
Be an active explorer of artwork, history, and animal wildlife! This camp highlights some of the cultural institutions in Julia Davis Park and gives students a chance to learn more about each organization through hands-on activities and interactive experiences.  Each day will be spent discovering the unique features of a new location, including the Boise Art Museum, Zoo Boise, and the Idaho Historical Museum. Participants will begin and end each day at the Boise Art Museum.  (Register for this camp through the Boise Art Museum. Members of the participating institutions may receive the discounted member rate for this camp.  Please indicate institution membership on registration form.)

Art and Animals of Africa (with Zoo Boise)                                                    
August 5 – 9, 2013

Ages: 7-12 
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
$150 ($180 non-members)
Pre-registration required.  Pre-registration deadline: Friday, July 26, 2013
Take an imaginary expedition to Africa with the Boise Art Museum and Zoo Boise!  BAM’s exhibition of objects and artwork from African cultures will inspire wildlife exploration and art making in this week-long camp. Students will learn about the meanings of animal symbols in masks, baskets, and textiles and study unique animals and their habitats.   Mornings will be spent at Zoo Boise and afternoons will be spent at the Boise Art Museum.

Tell Me a Story                                                                                                       
July 15 - 19, 2013

Ages: 7-12 
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
$150 ($180 non-members)
Pre-registration required.  Pre-registration deadline: Friday, July 5, 2012
Spin a fantastic story! Surrounded by narrative in portraits, panoramas, and material objects in BAM’s exhibitions, camp participants will discover the art of storytelling through images. Students will examine Kahn and Selesnick’s tales of Mars, interpret narrative symbols in the work of Kehinde Wiley, and hear legends from Oceania, Africa, and North America. During this week-long experience, students will experiment with a variety of media to create their own imaginative images and stories.

Register Online HERE
>>
 

Print Registration Form HERE>>



Back to Top


"Art for Everyone at BAM"

Artful Adventure, Summer 2005
Artful Adventure, Summer 2005

Sticks and Snarls
Sticks and Snarls, Art Camp 2002

Making with Mud, Summer 2005
Making with Mud, Summer 2005


Sticks and Snarls
Art Camp 2002

Adult Classes, February 2005
Adult Classes, February 2005
STicks and Snarls
Art Camp 2002
 
 
Welcome to BAM
 
 
 
Boise Art Museum | 670 Julia Davis Drive | Boise, Idaho 83702 | 208-345-8330
Privacy Policy | Terms Of Use | Refund Policy