RE-ART is an art program for children ages
5 to 10 years that encourages exploration of art in new contexts,
inspires creative minds, and fosters critical thinking to help our
children connect with the world and with each other. The sessions
will emphasize cross-pollination of arts and culture
disciplines while encouraging children to find art in
unexpected places as well as in everyday experiences. The program
goal is to help Boise's children live richer, fuller lives through
their participation in the arts.
General Schedule
RE-ART classes will be offered September 2011 - May 2012, every
second weekend of the month. These classes are first-come,
first-served (no pre-registration) so arrive a few minutes early to
get a spot!
Saturdays | (Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 10,
April 14, & May 12)
1pm-2pm | Collister Library (4724 W. State St., Boise,
83703; 208.562-4995)
3pm-4pm | Cole & Ustick Library (7557 W. Ustick Rd., Boise,
83704; 208.570-6900)
Sundays | (Dec. 11, Jan. 15, Feb. 12, March 11,
April 15, & May 13)
1pm-2pm | Main Library (715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, 83702;
208.384-4076)
3pm-4pm | Hillcrest (5246 W. Overland Rd., Boise, 83705;
208.562-4996)
2011/12 RE-ART class
schedule:
September 10-11 | South
African Gumboot Dance
The South African Gumboot Dance was born out of the adversity
unleashed by Apartheid. Students learn powerful dance steps
that mirror the history and story of racial injustice,
the healing power of music and dance, and the triumph
of the human spirit.
October 8-9 |
Muñecas Quitapenas
(Guatemalan Worry Dolls)
Create your own Worry Doll, which according to Guatemalan legend,
will chase your worries away if you tell it your troubles and then
place it near your pillow at bedtime. You'll be all set for a great
night's sleep and wake up worry free!
November 12-13 | Hillbilly Jug
Band
Take a journey back to the musical roots of rural America and learn
how to "play" historical and modern 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 hown household items to
try out. Older siblings welcome! Download
Flyer
December 10-11 | 1980s New Wave
Music
Do you like to safety dance? Wear your sunglasses at night? Shake
it up? Join Boise Rock School in a totally tubular class to learn
about the magic of '80s music -- and learn to play a rockin' song!
Bonus: A prize will be awarded to the best dressed '80s style
rocker! Download
Flyer
January 14-15 | Needle
Felting
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 a collection. Download Flyer
February 11-12 | The
Art of
Lettering
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! Download
Flyer
March 10-11 | Roll It, Rub It,
Stack It - Turning Textures into Art
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! Download
Flyer
April 14-15 | The Art of Pop-Up Cards
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 how your creation will burst with
creativity and expression!
May 12-13 | Monkey Show Puppet
Performance
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! Download
Flyer
The City of Boise Department of Arts &
History, TRICA, and Boise City Libraries together bring
you the RE-ART children's art program for 2011-2012. And a
special thank you to Idaho Power for additional program
support!
Past Seasons
2009-2010