Barbara Balkin of 'Back Gate Studio Boise'

Boise artist Barbara K. Balkin's Back Gate Studio offers a supportive atmosphere of exploring and creating for adults and children of all ages. Students develop the self-esteem that comes with accomplishment and learn to see things with an artist's eye. Kids' classes/workshops include drawing. painting, weaving, ceramics, fluid art/paint pouring, and more. Current Adult Workshops include Paint Night, Collage Night, 'Wine & Weave' Branch Weaving, and 'CREATE' Night (unique crafts).

What about an Art Party or event at your location of choice? Whether with friends and family, or corporate team-building, choose from a variety of art mediums.

Check out Barbara's unique fiber art branch weavings at etsy.com/backgatestudios. Her creations are a unique piece of Idaho that would look great in your home!

Upcoming (10)

Kids' After-school ART CLASS in Hidden Springs/Boise--ages 5.5-14 primary image

Kids' After-school ART CLASS in Hidden Springs/Boise--ages 5.5-14

Wed, Mar 6 • 3:30 PM

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Mothers' Day MUG PAINTING, FAMILY Workshop: all ages- adults, too! primary image

Mothers' Day MUG PAINTING, FAMILY Workshop: all ages- adults, too!

Sat, May 4 • 10:00 AM

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BIRDHOUSE PAINTING, and sipping, too! Beginner-friendly. primary image

BIRDHOUSE PAINTING, and sipping, too! Beginner-friendly.

Mon, May 6 • 6:00 PM

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Summer Art Camp: Session #1 in Hidden Springs/Boise--Ages 5.5-`14. primary image

Summer Art Camp: Session #1 in Hidden Springs/Boise--Ages 5.5-`14.

Tue, May 28 • 9:30 AM

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Fathers' Day MUG PAINTING, FAMILY Workshop: all ages- adults, too! primary image

Fathers' Day MUG PAINTING, FAMILY Workshop: all ages- adults, too!

Sat, Jun 1 • 10:00 AM

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Summer Art Camp at Rolling Hills Charter in Boise--5 mornings primary image

Summer Art Camp at Rolling Hills Charter in Boise--5 mornings

Mon, Jun 10 • 9:30 AM

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Summer CLAY CLASS for KIDS: 8 wk session. Ages 5.5-14. primary image

Summer CLAY CLASS for KIDS: 8 wk session. Ages 5.5-14.

Mon, Jun 17 • 4:00 PM

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CONCRETE BIRD BATH Workshop, for Adults! primary image

CONCRETE BIRD BATH Workshop, for Adults!

Sat, Jun 22 • 10:00 AM

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Summer Art Camp Session#2 in Hidden Springs/Boise--Ages 5.5-`14. primary image

Summer Art Camp Session#2 in Hidden Springs/Boise--Ages 5.5-`14.

Mon, Jun 24 • 9:30 AM

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Summer Art Camp Session#3 in Hidden Springs/Boise--Ages 5.5-`14. primary image

Summer Art Camp Session#3 in Hidden Springs/Boise--Ages 5.5-`14.

Mon, Jul 29 • 9:30 AM

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Kids' After-school ART CLASS in Hidden Springs/Boise--ages 5.5-14 primary image

Kids' After-school ART CLASS in Hidden Springs/Boise--ages 5.5-14

Wed, Mar 6 • 3:30 PM

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Mothers' Day MUG PAINTING, FAMILY Workshop: all ages- adults, too! primary image

Mothers' Day MUG PAINTING, FAMILY Workshop: all ages- adults, too!

Sat, May 4 • 10:00 AM

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BIRDHOUSE PAINTING, and sipping, too! Beginner-friendly. primary image

BIRDHOUSE PAINTING, and sipping, too! Beginner-friendly.

Mon, May 6 • 6:00 PM

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Summer Art Camp: Session #1 in Hidden Springs/Boise--Ages 5.5-`14. primary image

Summer Art Camp: Session #1 in Hidden Springs/Boise--Ages 5.5-`14.

Tue, May 28 • 9:30 AM

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Fathers' Day MUG PAINTING, FAMILY Workshop: all ages- adults, too! primary image

Fathers' Day MUG PAINTING, FAMILY Workshop: all ages- adults, too!

Sat, Jun 1 • 10:00 AM

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Summer Art Camp at Rolling Hills Charter in Boise--5 mornings primary image

Summer Art Camp at Rolling Hills Charter in Boise--5 mornings

Mon, Jun 10 • 9:30 AM

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Summer CLAY CLASS for KIDS: 8 wk session. Ages 5.5-14. primary image

Summer CLAY CLASS for KIDS: 8 wk session. Ages 5.5-14.

Mon, Jun 17 • 4:00 PM

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CONCRETE BIRD BATH Workshop, for Adults! primary image

CONCRETE BIRD BATH Workshop, for Adults!

Sat, Jun 22 • 10:00 AM

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Summer Art Camp Session#2 in Hidden Springs/Boise--Ages 5.5-`14. primary image

Summer Art Camp Session#2 in Hidden Springs/Boise--Ages 5.5-`14.

Mon, Jun 24 • 9:30 AM

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Summer Art Camp Session#3 in Hidden Springs/Boise--Ages 5.5-`14. primary image

Summer Art Camp Session#3 in Hidden Springs/Boise--Ages 5.5-`14.

Mon, Jul 29 • 9:30 AM

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Past (229)

Branch Weaving Workshop @LOST GROVE BREWERY, w/ Back Gate Studio primary image

Branch Weaving Workshop @LOST GROVE BREWERY, w/ Back Gate Studio

Mon, Apr 15 • 6:00 PM

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WEAVE and POUR Branch Weaving + a drink! AT PUSH & POUR. TEENS welcome. primary image

WEAVE and POUR Branch Weaving + a drink! AT PUSH & POUR. TEENS welcome.

Mon, Mar 18 • 6:00 PM

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Spring Art Camp at ROLLING HILLS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL-5 AFTERNOONS primary image

Spring Art Camp at ROLLING HILLS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL-5 AFTERNOONS

Mon, Mar 18 • 1:30 PM

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Spring Art Camp in HIDDEN SPRINGS/Boise--5 MORNINGS primary image

Spring Art Camp in HIDDEN SPRINGS/Boise--5 MORNINGS

Mon, Mar 18 • 9:30 AM

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Art Class for ADULTS!!! Beginner-friendly--ages 16+ primary image

Art Class for ADULTS!!! Beginner-friendly--ages 16+

Wed, Mar 13 • 6:30 PM

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BRANCH WEAVING Workshop at WHITE DOG BREWING--beginner-friendly! primary image

BRANCH WEAVING Workshop at WHITE DOG BREWING--beginner-friendly!

Tue, Mar 5 • 6:30 PM

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PAINT 'n SIPPING: 'Hey, Lady!' Mixed Media Workshop...beginner-friendly! primary image

PAINT 'n SIPPING: 'Hey, Lady!' Mixed Media Workshop...beginner-friendly!

Mon, Mar 4 • 6:00 PM

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Branch Weaving Workshop @LOST GROVE BREWERY, w/ Back Gate Studio primary image

Branch Weaving Workshop @LOST GROVE BREWERY, w/ Back Gate Studio

Sun, Mar 3 • 2:00 PM

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Paint Night 'Mountain Moon'...Adults and Teens 14+..no exper. nec, really! primary image

Paint Night 'Mountain Moon'...Adults and Teens 14+..no exper. nec, really!

Mon, Feb 26 • 6:30 PM

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CLAY CLASS for KIDS: 8 wk session. Ages 5.5-14. primary image

CLAY CLASS for KIDS: 8 wk session. Ages 5.5-14.

Wed, Feb 21 • 4:45 PM

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WEAVE and POUR Branch Weaving + a drink! AT PUSH & POUR. TEENS welcome. primary image

WEAVE and POUR Branch Weaving + a drink! AT PUSH & POUR. TEENS welcome.

Mon, Feb 19 • 6:00 PM

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Branch Weaving Workshop @LOST GROVE BREWERY, w/ Back Gate Studio primary image

Branch Weaving Workshop @LOST GROVE BREWERY, w/ Back Gate Studio

Sun, Feb 11 • 2:00 PM

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Branch Weaving Workshop @LOST GROVE BREWERY, w/ Back Gate Studio primary image

Branch Weaving Workshop @LOST GROVE BREWERY, w/ Back Gate Studio

Mon, Apr 15 • 6:00 PM

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WEAVE and POUR Branch Weaving + a drink! AT PUSH & POUR. TEENS welcome. primary image

WEAVE and POUR Branch Weaving + a drink! AT PUSH & POUR. TEENS welcome.

Mon, Mar 18 • 6:00 PM

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Spring Art Camp at ROLLING HILLS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL-5 AFTERNOONS primary image

Spring Art Camp at ROLLING HILLS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL-5 AFTERNOONS

Mon, Mar 18 • 1:30 PM

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Spring Art Camp in HIDDEN SPRINGS/Boise--5 MORNINGS primary image

Spring Art Camp in HIDDEN SPRINGS/Boise--5 MORNINGS

Mon, Mar 18 • 9:30 AM

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Art Class for ADULTS!!! Beginner-friendly--ages 16+ primary image

Art Class for ADULTS!!! Beginner-friendly--ages 16+

Wed, Mar 13 • 6:30 PM

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BRANCH WEAVING Workshop at WHITE DOG BREWING--beginner-friendly! primary image

BRANCH WEAVING Workshop at WHITE DOG BREWING--beginner-friendly!

Tue, Mar 5 • 6:30 PM

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PAINT 'n SIPPING: 'Hey, Lady!' Mixed Media Workshop...beginner-friendly! primary image

PAINT 'n SIPPING: 'Hey, Lady!' Mixed Media Workshop...beginner-friendly!

Mon, Mar 4 • 6:00 PM

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Branch Weaving Workshop @LOST GROVE BREWERY, w/ Back Gate Studio primary image

Branch Weaving Workshop @LOST GROVE BREWERY, w/ Back Gate Studio

Sun, Mar 3 • 2:00 PM

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Paint Night 'Mountain Moon'...Adults and Teens 14+..no exper. nec, really! primary image

Paint Night 'Mountain Moon'...Adults and Teens 14+..no exper. nec, really!

Mon, Feb 26 • 6:30 PM

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CLAY CLASS for KIDS: 8 wk session. Ages 5.5-14. primary image

CLAY CLASS for KIDS: 8 wk session. Ages 5.5-14.

Wed, Feb 21 • 4:45 PM

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WEAVE and POUR Branch Weaving + a drink! AT PUSH & POUR. TEENS welcome. primary image

WEAVE and POUR Branch Weaving + a drink! AT PUSH & POUR. TEENS welcome.

Mon, Feb 19 • 6:00 PM

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Branch Weaving Workshop @LOST GROVE BREWERY, w/ Back Gate Studio primary image

Branch Weaving Workshop @LOST GROVE BREWERY, w/ Back Gate Studio

Sun, Feb 11 • 2:00 PM

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Boise artist Barbara K. Balkin's Back Gate Studio offers a supportive atmosphere of exploring and creating for adults and children of all ages. Students develop the self-esteem that comes with accomplishment and learn to see things with an artist's eye. Kids' classes/workshops include drawing. painting, weaving, ceramics, fluid art/paint pouring, and more. Current Adult Workshops include Paint Night, Collage Night, 'Wine & Weave' Branch Weaving, and 'CREATE' Night (unique crafts).

What about an Art Party or event at your location of choice? Whether with friends and family, or corporate team-building, choose from a variety of art mediums.

Check out Barbara's unique fiber art branch weavings at etsy.com/backgatestudios. Her creations are a unique piece of Idaho that would look great in your home!

Events

Kids' After-school ART CLASS in Hidden Springs/Boise--ages 5.5-14 primary image

Kids' After-school ART CLASS in Hidden Springs/Boise--ages 5.5-14

Wed, Mar 6 • 3:30 PM

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Mothers' Day MUG PAINTING, FAMILY Workshop: all ages- adults, too! primary image

Mothers' Day MUG PAINTING, FAMILY Workshop: all ages- adults, too!

Sat, May 4 • 10:00 AM

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BIRDHOUSE PAINTING, and sipping, too! Beginner-friendly. primary image

BIRDHOUSE PAINTING, and sipping, too! Beginner-friendly.

Mon, May 6 • 6:00 PM

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Summer Art Camp: Session #1 in Hidden Springs/Boise--Ages 5.5-`14. primary image

Summer Art Camp: Session #1 in Hidden Springs/Boise--Ages 5.5-`14.

Tue, May 28 • 9:30 AM

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Fathers' Day MUG PAINTING, FAMILY Workshop: all ages- adults, too! primary image

Fathers' Day MUG PAINTING, FAMILY Workshop: all ages- adults, too!

Sat, Jun 1 • 10:00 AM

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Summer Art Camp at Rolling Hills Charter in Boise--5 mornings primary image

Summer Art Camp at Rolling Hills Charter in Boise--5 mornings

Mon, Jun 10 • 9:30 AM

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Summer CLAY CLASS for KIDS: 8 wk session. Ages 5.5-14. primary image

Summer CLAY CLASS for KIDS: 8 wk session. Ages 5.5-14.

Mon, Jun 17 • 4:00 PM

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CONCRETE BIRD BATH Workshop, for Adults! primary image

CONCRETE BIRD BATH Workshop, for Adults!

Sat, Jun 22 • 10:00 AM

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Summer Art Camp Session#2 in Hidden Springs/Boise--Ages 5.5-`14. primary image

Summer Art Camp Session#2 in Hidden Springs/Boise--Ages 5.5-`14.

Mon, Jun 24 • 9:30 AM

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Summer Art Camp Session#3 in Hidden Springs/Boise--Ages 5.5-`14. primary image

Summer Art Camp Session#3 in Hidden Springs/Boise--Ages 5.5-`14.

Mon, Jul 29 • 9:30 AM

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Kids' After-school ART CLASS in Hidden Springs/Boise--ages 5.5-14 primary image

Kids' After-school ART CLASS in Hidden Springs/Boise--ages 5.5-14

Wed, Mar 6 • 3:30 PM

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Mothers' Day MUG PAINTING, FAMILY Workshop: all ages- adults, too! primary image

Mothers' Day MUG PAINTING, FAMILY Workshop: all ages- adults, too!

Sat, May 4 • 10:00 AM

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BIRDHOUSE PAINTING, and sipping, too! Beginner-friendly. primary image

BIRDHOUSE PAINTING, and sipping, too! Beginner-friendly.

Mon, May 6 • 6:00 PM

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Summer Art Camp: Session #1 in Hidden Springs/Boise--Ages 5.5-`14. primary image

Summer Art Camp: Session #1 in Hidden Springs/Boise--Ages 5.5-`14.

Tue, May 28 • 9:30 AM

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Fathers' Day MUG PAINTING, FAMILY Workshop: all ages- adults, too! primary image

Fathers' Day MUG PAINTING, FAMILY Workshop: all ages- adults, too!

Sat, Jun 1 • 10:00 AM

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Summer Art Camp at Rolling Hills Charter in Boise--5 mornings primary image

Summer Art Camp at Rolling Hills Charter in Boise--5 mornings

Mon, Jun 10 • 9:30 AM

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Summer CLAY CLASS for KIDS: 8 wk session. Ages 5.5-14. primary image

Summer CLAY CLASS for KIDS: 8 wk session. Ages 5.5-14.

Mon, Jun 17 • 4:00 PM

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CONCRETE BIRD BATH Workshop, for Adults! primary image

CONCRETE BIRD BATH Workshop, for Adults!

Sat, Jun 22 • 10:00 AM

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Summer Art Camp Session#2 in Hidden Springs/Boise--Ages 5.5-`14. primary image

Summer Art Camp Session#2 in Hidden Springs/Boise--Ages 5.5-`14.

Mon, Jun 24 • 9:30 AM

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Summer Art Camp Session#3 in Hidden Springs/Boise--Ages 5.5-`14. primary image

Summer Art Camp Session#3 in Hidden Springs/Boise--Ages 5.5-`14.

Mon, Jul 29 • 9:30 AM

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Branch Weaving Workshop @LOST GROVE BREWERY, w/ Back Gate Studio primary image

Branch Weaving Workshop @LOST GROVE BREWERY, w/ Back Gate Studio

Mon, Apr 15 • 6:00 PM

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WEAVE and POUR Branch Weaving + a drink! AT PUSH & POUR. TEENS welcome. primary image

WEAVE and POUR Branch Weaving + a drink! AT PUSH & POUR. TEENS welcome.

Mon, Mar 18 • 6:00 PM

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Spring Art Camp at ROLLING HILLS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL-5 AFTERNOONS primary image

Spring Art Camp at ROLLING HILLS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL-5 AFTERNOONS

Mon, Mar 18 • 1:30 PM

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Spring Art Camp in HIDDEN SPRINGS/Boise--5 MORNINGS primary image

Spring Art Camp in HIDDEN SPRINGS/Boise--5 MORNINGS

Mon, Mar 18 • 9:30 AM

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Art Class for ADULTS!!! Beginner-friendly--ages 16+ primary image

Art Class for ADULTS!!! Beginner-friendly--ages 16+

Wed, Mar 13 • 6:30 PM

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BRANCH WEAVING Workshop at WHITE DOG BREWING--beginner-friendly! primary image

BRANCH WEAVING Workshop at WHITE DOG BREWING--beginner-friendly!

Tue, Mar 5 • 6:30 PM

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PAINT 'n SIPPING: 'Hey, Lady!' Mixed Media Workshop...beginner-friendly! primary image

PAINT 'n SIPPING: 'Hey, Lady!' Mixed Media Workshop...beginner-friendly!

Mon, Mar 4 • 6:00 PM

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Branch Weaving Workshop @LOST GROVE BREWERY, w/ Back Gate Studio primary image

Branch Weaving Workshop @LOST GROVE BREWERY, w/ Back Gate Studio

Sun, Mar 3 • 2:00 PM

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Paint Night 'Mountain Moon'...Adults and Teens 14+..no exper. nec, really! primary image

Paint Night 'Mountain Moon'...Adults and Teens 14+..no exper. nec, really!

Mon, Feb 26 • 6:30 PM

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CLAY CLASS for KIDS: 8 wk session. Ages 5.5-14. primary image

CLAY CLASS for KIDS: 8 wk session. Ages 5.5-14.

Wed, Feb 21 • 4:45 PM

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WEAVE and POUR Branch Weaving + a drink! AT PUSH & POUR. TEENS welcome. primary image

WEAVE and POUR Branch Weaving + a drink! AT PUSH & POUR. TEENS welcome.

Mon, Feb 19 • 6:00 PM

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Branch Weaving Workshop @LOST GROVE BREWERY, w/ Back Gate Studio primary image

Branch Weaving Workshop @LOST GROVE BREWERY, w/ Back Gate Studio

Sun, Feb 11 • 2:00 PM

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Branch Weaving Workshop @LOST GROVE BREWERY, w/ Back Gate Studio primary image

Branch Weaving Workshop @LOST GROVE BREWERY, w/ Back Gate Studio

Mon, Apr 15 • 6:00 PM

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WEAVE and POUR Branch Weaving + a drink! AT PUSH & POUR. TEENS welcome. primary image

WEAVE and POUR Branch Weaving + a drink! AT PUSH & POUR. TEENS welcome.

Mon, Mar 18 • 6:00 PM

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Spring Art Camp at ROLLING HILLS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL-5 AFTERNOONS primary image

Spring Art Camp at ROLLING HILLS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL-5 AFTERNOONS

Mon, Mar 18 • 1:30 PM

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Spring Art Camp in HIDDEN SPRINGS/Boise--5 MORNINGS primary image

Spring Art Camp in HIDDEN SPRINGS/Boise--5 MORNINGS

Mon, Mar 18 • 9:30 AM

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Art Class for ADULTS!!! Beginner-friendly--ages 16+ primary image

Art Class for ADULTS!!! Beginner-friendly--ages 16+

Wed, Mar 13 • 6:30 PM

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BRANCH WEAVING Workshop at WHITE DOG BREWING--beginner-friendly! primary image

BRANCH WEAVING Workshop at WHITE DOG BREWING--beginner-friendly!

Tue, Mar 5 • 6:30 PM

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PAINT 'n SIPPING: 'Hey, Lady!' Mixed Media Workshop...beginner-friendly! primary image

PAINT 'n SIPPING: 'Hey, Lady!' Mixed Media Workshop...beginner-friendly!

Mon, Mar 4 • 6:00 PM

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Branch Weaving Workshop @LOST GROVE BREWERY, w/ Back Gate Studio primary image

Branch Weaving Workshop @LOST GROVE BREWERY, w/ Back Gate Studio

Sun, Mar 3 • 2:00 PM

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Paint Night 'Mountain Moon'...Adults and Teens 14+..no exper. nec, really! primary image

Paint Night 'Mountain Moon'...Adults and Teens 14+..no exper. nec, really!

Mon, Feb 26 • 6:30 PM

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CLAY CLASS for KIDS: 8 wk session. Ages 5.5-14. primary image

CLAY CLASS for KIDS: 8 wk session. Ages 5.5-14.

Wed, Feb 21 • 4:45 PM

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WEAVE and POUR Branch Weaving + a drink! AT PUSH & POUR. TEENS welcome. primary image

WEAVE and POUR Branch Weaving + a drink! AT PUSH & POUR. TEENS welcome.

Mon, Feb 19 • 6:00 PM

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Branch Weaving Workshop @LOST GROVE BREWERY, w/ Back Gate Studio primary image

Branch Weaving Workshop @LOST GROVE BREWERY, w/ Back Gate Studio

Sun, Feb 11 • 2:00 PM

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