Classes & Workshops
Art Camps for Children
BAM’s studio art programs encourage the creative abilities of all participants by offering experiences in a variety of art media. Campers will spend time with original artwork and make their own projects in the studios every day. All activities are inspired by BAM’s current exhibitions and instructed by professional Art Educators and Artists. Group sizes are small for individualized attention and safety. Pre-registration required.
Select a class name below for information and to register.
No classes, workshops, or programs at this time.
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
Art and Nature: Printmaking
Professional Teaching Artist: Amy Nack
September 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 (first workshop)
September workshop FULL! Call 208-345-8330 x118 to be placed on the waitlist.
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October 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 (repeat of workshop with new participants)
October workshop FULL! Call 208-345-8330 x118 to be placed on the waitlist.
2:30 – 4:00 p.m. at the Boise Art Museum
Materials are provided for use during the workshops.
Practice printmaking techniques with professional artist, Amy Nack. Be inspired by ancient and contemporary printmaking processes in the artwork displayed in Katazome Today: Migrations of a Japanese Art and other exhibitions, as well as prints in BAM’s Permanent Collection.
Art and Play: Mosaics
Professional Teaching Artist: Anna Webb
November 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 28, 30, December 5 (first workshop)
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January 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 (repeat workshop with new participants)
2:30 – 4:00 p.m. at the Boise Art Museum
Materials are provided for use during the workshops. Please note that you will use glass snippers throughout the workshop.
Experience unexpected and playful influences for artists and their artworks including games, kites, and toys. See how artists use the repetition of smaller elements to create a larger whole in exhibitions such as Jacob Hashimoto: Fractured Giants and BAM’s Permanent Collection. Create your own mosaics with professional artist, Anna Webb.
Art and Story: Mixed-media Narrative Art
Professional Teaching Artist: Veiko Valencia
February 20, 22, 27, 29, March 5, 7, 12, 14 (first workshop)
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April 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 (repeat workshop with new participants)
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.