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