Arts for Kids programs encourage children to explore and embrace art
in new contexts, inspiring creative minds and encouraging critical
thinking to help our children connect with the world and with each
other.
Library! at Collister
Library! at
Cole & Ustick
Main Library
Library! at
Hillcrest
Saturday,
1:00 p.m.
Saturday,
3:00 p.m.
Sunday,
1:00 p.m.
Sunday,
3:00 p.m.
South
African Gumboot Dance
Sept. 10
Sept. 10
Sept. 11
Sept. 11
Born out of the
adversity of apartheid in South Africa. As students learn
powerful dance steps, they also learn the history and story of
social injustice, the healing power of music and dance, and the
triumph of the human spirit. With TriCA teacher Jon Swarthout.
Muñecas quitapenas
Oct. 8
Oct. 8
Oct. 9
Oct. 9
(Guatemalan Dolls That Remove Worries) Create your own muñecas
quitapena, which according to Guatemalan legend will chase away the
worries you tell it when you put it near your pillow at bedtime. You’ll
be all set for a great night’s sleep and wake up worry-free!
Hillbilly Jug Band
Nov. 12
Nov. 12
Nov. 13
Nov. 13
Take a journey back to the musical roots of rural America and
learn how to play jug, kazoo, washboard, jaw harp, spoons,
washtub bass & ordinary household items as instruments. With a
little practice, you’ll be part of a genuine jug band! Feel free
to bring some of your own household items to try out. Older
siblings are welcome! With TriCA teachers Travis & Allison
Ward of Hillfolk Noir.
1980's New Wave Music
Dec. 10
Dec. 10
Dec. 11
Dec. 11
Do you like to safety dance? Wear your sunglasses at night?
Shake it up? The New Wave Movement was all about creativity and
theatricality. In this totally tubular class, kids will learn
about the magic of ‘80s music and learn to play a rockin’ song!
Bonus: A prize will be given to the best dressed ‘80s style
rocker! With TriCA teachers Jared Goodpastor & Ryan Peck of
Boise Rock School.
Library! at Collister
Library! at
Cole & Ustick
Main Library
Library! at
Hillcrest
Saturday,
1:00 p.m.
Saturday,
3:00 p.m.
Sunday,
1:00 p.m.
Sunday,
3:00 p.m.
Needle Felting
Jan. 14
Jan. 14
Jan. 15
Jan. 15
Learn to create beautiful and original pieces of art by
combining wool fabrics using the amazing needle felting
technique. Students will incorporate seasonal themes and colors
to create unique pieces to take home and brighten up a room or
to start their own collection. With TriCA teacher Kat Peterson
of KP Originals.
The Art of Lettering
Feb. 11
Feb. 11
Feb. 12
Feb. 12
Discover how using line, shape, and color can bring letters to
life! Use the power of your own penmanship and creativity to
design fonts and hand-lettered art. Create name plates,
quotation cards, and more! Start your own font library and you
won’t need your computer for creative lettering ever again!
Turning Textures into Art
Mar. 10
Mar. 10
Mar. 11
Mar. 11
Roll It, Rub It, Stick It, Stack It – Create a variety of
textural rubbings on fine Japanese paper and combine them into a
colorful collage on cotton rag paper. Steer your creation
through the etching press and – voila! You have a beautiful
blind embossment. Take home and frame this awesome work of art!
With TriCA teaching artist Amy Nack of Wingtip Press.
The Art of Pop-up Cards
Apr. 14
Apr. 14
Apr. 15
Apr. 15
Make your own pop-up greeting cards, from super-simple varieties
to those that are more complex and require detailed cutting.
These are great for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, holiday
greetings or just simple notes. You’ll love these cards that
burst with creativity and expression! With TriCA teaching
artist Frances Ngashima.
Monkey Show
Puppet Performance
May 12
May 12
May 13
May 13
Join Jojo the orangutan and his friend Monkey for an excellent
puppet adventure. Who knows how the story will end when these
two silly friends get together. Come join in the fun and help
create the show using props, puppets, and your imagination!
Rated ES for Extreme Silliness! With TRICA teachers Jillian
Huang and Erin Hasler.
In partnership with Boise’s
