Watercolor Safari: Painting Animals of the African Wild
2026-02-18 - 2026-04-01 | ID
Watercolor Safari: Painting Animals of the African Wild
with Leslie Lambert
Wednesdays, February 18, March 4, March 11, March 18, & April 1 | 5:30-7:30pm
$120 / MVAC Members
$150 / Non-Members (membership begins at on $25/year! Click here to join or renew your membership and save.)
Register online below, or call 208-734-ARTS (2787) to sign up!

Learn to paint the expressive beauty of animals found on the African savannah. Each week we’ll focus on one animal – from elephants and giraffes to lions, zebras, and birds – using simple shapes, layered watercolor washes, and clear step-by-step guidance. You’ll learn how to suggest fur and texture, capture personality through eyes and posture, and create lively color palettes that bring your animals to life.
This course is designed for all levels, including beginners who have always wanted to paint animals but didn’t know where to start.
All are welcome – no drawing experience necessary.
Please bring your own watercolor supplies (suggested supply list below), or purchase a complete beginner supply kit from Leslie for $75 – optional, pre-order is recommended. Call MVAC at 208-734-2787 to reserve your kit.

Suggested Supply List

Paper: 1 full sheet (22×30”) of 100% Cotton 140 lb cold press watercolor paper. Alternatively, you may bring a pad of watercolor paper, or a watercolor journal or sketchbook with watercolor paper.
masking fluid (Winsor & Newton is best)
assortment of watercolor brushes such as a #6 round brush with a good point, a #12 round brush and/or ½” cat’s tongue brush, Scrub brushes (soft and hard), and any other brush that you love to use
pencil and kneaded eraser
palette
transfer paper
watercolor paints – suggested colors listed below. Pan or tube watercolors are fine, bring what you like to use!

Cobalt Blue
Winsor Blue (green shade), also called Thalo Blue or Intense Blue
Burnt Sienna or Quinacridone Burnt Orange
Winsor Yellow or Cadmium Yellow Light/Pale
Raw Sienna (Winsor & Newton)
Quinacridone Rose, also called Permanent Rose

Supplies not included in the watercolor kit (please bring):

board to tape quarter sheet of paper on
masking tape
spray bottles (soft mist and one with a harder spray)
old towel or cloth

About the Instructor

Leslie Lambert (also known as Leslie Redhead) is a celebrated artist known for her innovative poured watercolors. With a keen eye for detail and a mastery of color, Lambert skillfully pours and manipulates pigments on paper, resulting in stunning and dynamic compositions of the West. Her artwork, characterized by vibrant hues, has garnered widespread acclaim and has been exhibited in prestigious galleries and exhibitions worldwide. Lambert’s ability to push the boundaries of traditional watercolor painting has established her as a trail blazer in the arts.
In addition to signature status with the Cowgirl Artists of America (CGA), Lambert is a signature member of Northwest Watercolor Society (NWWS), and the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolor. She is also an associate member of Women Artists of the West (WAOW). Lambert is the author of Watercolor 365: Daily Tips, Tricks, and Techniques and the illustrator of the children’s book, Island in the Salish Sea, by Sheryl McFarlane. Her work has been published in Western Art Collector, Plein Air Magazine, Western Art & Architecture, Watercolor Artist, The Artist’s Network, and Splash 10: The Best of Watercolor.
Lambert is an adjunct professor of art at the College of Southern Idaho and teaches workshops throughout U.S., Canada, Spain, and Morrocco. She is represented by Trails End Gallery in Chewelah, Washington and Horizon Fine Art in Jackson, Wyoming. Lambert currently divides her time between Burley, Idaho and Colville, Washington where she creates works of art portraying vast expanses of the western landscape. More of her work can be viewed on her website at leslielambertart.com.
Refund Policy: all ticket, table, or seat purchases are NON REFUNDABLE from date of purchase.

2nd Tuesday Watercolor Class - IWS
2026-03-10 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Boise) | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
What: 2nd Tuesday painting session
When: Tuesday, March 10
Where: Twin Falls Center for the Arts
What time: 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 or so
What to bring: Painting supplies and a painting friend
Who can come: We welcome all painters to join us. Paint in whatever medium you like to use, and bring what you are working on.
Directions: Twin Falls Center for the Arts – MVAC classroom on the second floor.

What will we do:

Let’s paint your emerging spring flowers:

I know it is early spring, but snap some photos with your phone of new plants coming up in your yard (or your neighbors yard or a park)
Or – Bring along other reference material to paint your favorite spring flowers

WHAT Art Supplies DO YOU need to bring to do this project:

Watercolor Paints!
Watercolor paper or Sketchbook or cards…Easter is not far off.
Brushes
Reference materials of what you decide to paint
And of course, if you are already into something else…bring whatever you are already working on!

WHO CAN COME: We welcome all painters to join us.
Paint in whatever medium you like to use, and help our group grow by inviting a painting friend.

ART Tips:
INVITATION TO JOIN: Magic Valley Arts Council!

Check out the Magic Valley Arts Council membership page above to join as a member.
Don’t forget to ENTER the Art & Soul contest! https://www.magicvalleyartandsoul.com/

MVAC CLASSES:

Check Out upcoming MVAC classes: https://magicvalleyartscouncil.org/art-classes/.

Many watercolor class options! (And the price is so reasonable!)

Watercolor Safari,
Watercolor music,
Make Custom Watercolor paint,
Wide Open Skies,
Spring Landscapes

Try something new to you! I am teaching an “Exploring Ink” class in April at MVAC

Drawing with dip pens.
A playful two hours of experimentation with ink along with some watercolor thrown in for fun.

Art Shows:

IWS Rotunda Show! If you are in Boise between March 15-28, stop in at the Idaho State Capitol building to see the show.

Seventyfive pieces of art for sale by Idaho Watercolor Artists
Artists’ Reception: Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Vote for your favorite painting and enjoy free refreshments! Free and open to the public.

INVITATION TO JOIN: Idaho Watercolor Society:
Are you into Watercolor? Love to have you become a member of Idaho Watercolor Society!
https://idahowatercolorsociety.org

Statewide Art Organization
World class watercolor teachers yearly
Opportunities to paint with other artists
Art contests to show your work

AND…LASTLY…
Michelle George has kindly offered to stand in for me (Connie) for this March session.
I am still in my printmaking class and it is hard to miss! So much to learn and do!
Will share my very positive thoughts about taking CSI classes when we meet next.

Second Saturday Art Class - Watercolor as Music: Painting with Rhythm & Emotion
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Saturday, March 14
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Magic Valley Arts Council – 2nd floor classroom
Cost: $25 to MVAC members, $30 to Not-Yet Members
No experience necessary! Suitable for ages 14 and up.
Class size is limited for the best experience, sign up early to save your spot!
Register online below, call MVAC at 208-734-ARTS (2787), or stop in to sign up.

Second Saturday at the Full Moon Gallery presents Watercolor as Music: Painting with Rhythm & Emotion with Leslie Lambert
What does music look like? What does color sound like? In this unique and expressive watercolor workshop, we’ll explore the connection between music and painting. Using rhythm, repetition, contrast, and flow, you’ll learn how to let music guide your brush – creating abstract or semi-abstract paintings inspired by sound.
We’ll begin with short listening and painting exercises to explore how different types of music affect your color choices, brushwork, and energy. Then, you’ll create your own full piece inspired by a favorite song or musical mood.
This class is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike – anyone who wants to loosen up, play with paint, and discover a new way to connect with both music and watercolor.
No experience necessary – just bring an open mind and a willingness to explore.

About the Instructor:
Leslie Lambert (also known as Leslie Redhead) is a celebrated artist known for her innovative poured watercolors. With a keen eye for detail and a mastery of color, Lambert skillfully pours and manipulates pigments on paper, resulting in stunning and dynamic compositions of the West. Her artwork, characterized by vibrant hues, has garnered widespread acclaim and has been exhibited in prestigious galleries and exhibitions worldwide. Lambert’s ability to push the boundaries of traditional watercolor painting has established her as a trail blazer in the arts.
In addition to signature status with the Cowgirl Artists of America (CGA), Lambert is a signature member of Northwest Watercolor Society (NWWS), and the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolor. She is also an associate member of Women Artists of the West (WAOW). Lambert is the author of Watercolor 365: Daily Tips, Tricks, and Techniques and the illustrator of the children’s book, Island in the Salish Sea, by Sheryl McFarlane. Her work has been published in Western Art Collector, Plein Air Magazine, Western Art & Architecture, Watercolor Artist, The Artist’s Network, and Splash 10: The Best of Watercolor.
Lambert is an adjunct professor of art at the College of Southern Idaho and teaches workshops throughout U.S., Canada, Spain, and Morocco. She is represented by Trails End Gallery in Chewelah, Washington and Horizon Fine Art in Jackson, Wyoming. Lambert currently divides her time between Burley, Idaho and Colville, Washington where she creates works of art portraying vast expanses of the western landscape. More of her work can be viewed on her website at leslielambertart.com.

Refund Policy: all ticket, table, or seat purchases are NON REFUNDABLE from date of purchase.

2nd Saturday Art Class YOUTH | Stamp Into Spring
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Saturday, March 14
10:00 a.m. – Noon (we will stop accepting walk-ins at 11:30am if classes are full)
Magic Valley Arts Council – Ground Floor
Cost: FREE for ages 18 and under
Hop, skip, stamp, and jump into spring with a creative Second Saturday youth workshop! Kids 18 and under can join in and learn beginning printmaking by creating a custom stamp, and connect performing to visual arts with a spring-inspired puppet project.
Parents, bring your little ones out for a morning of creativity—no registration required! Drop-ins are welcome until 11:30 AM. If the workshop is full when you arrive, we may ask you to explore the gallery upstairs while waiting 10-15 minutes for a spot to open up.
Attendance is no charge, but we request that you RSVP online below or by calling 208-734-ARTS (2787) so we have an idea of how many kids to plan for.

Art Class: Mica Magic - Creating Custom Watercolor Paints
2026-03-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Mica Magic: From Mixing to Mulling, How to Create Custom Watercolor Paints
with Jenn Young
Tuesday, March 17 | 6-8pm
$25 / MVAC Members
$30 / Non-Members (membership begins at on $25/year! Click here to join or renew your membership and save.)
Register online below, or call 208-734-ARTS (2787) to sign up!

Have you ever wanted to create a specific shade of paint that you just can’t find in a store? Or have you always wondered how those beautiful pigments came to be? Join us for Mica Magic, a deep dive on how to create custom watercolor paints using mica powders, mineral powders, and a binder like gum arabic and honey. Local artist Jenn Young will guide students through creating 2-4 custom watercolor paints, with time after mixing to test the paints out with a small watercolor painting! Students will take their custom paints home at the end of class.

Jenn Young is a talented artist based in Southern Idaho who by her own description, loves to make things! While she generally focuses on watercolor and woodworking, you may find her dabbling in a wide variety of art forms. Jenn has taught classes in the Rupert area for several years, and we are thrilled to bring her talents to the Magic Valley for you to enjoy.

All supplies included. No experience necessary – beginners welcome! Dress to get messy – mica powders stain!

Refund Policy: all ticket, table, or seat purchases are NON REFUNDABLE from date of purchase.

Art Class: Beginning Acrylic with Alex Hartwig
2026-03-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Beginning Acrylic: A Deep Dive into the Acrylic Process
with Alex Hartwig
Tuesday, March 31 | 6-8pm
$20 / MVAC Members
$25 / Non-Members (membership begins at on $25/year! Click here to join or renew your membership and save.)
Register online below, or call 208-734-ARTS (2787) to sign up! This class is for ages 14 & up.

Join local artist Alex Hartwig for a deep dive into beginning acrylic painting! He will assist students as they learn how to map out a painting, glaze it, and apply paint washes to develop the work. This is a process class, so instead of following along step-by-step and all leaving with the same art piece, students will learn the theory and process behind acrylic painting to create a custom masterpiece. Students are encouraged to bring an in-progress canvas if they have one (if not, all supplies are provided), or any other reference material for the art piece they would like to create (photos, drawings, etc).

Alex Hartwig is a teaching and working artist located in Idaho. He has been creating art for over 20 years, working primarily in paint. Lately he has been focusing on mixed media and visual journaling.

All supplies included. No experience necessary – beginners welcome!

Refund Policy: all ticket, table, or seat purchases are NON REFUNDABLE from date of purchase.

Wide Open Skies: Painting Western Landscapes in Watercolor
2026-04-08 - 2026-05-06 | ID
Wide Open Skies: Painting Western Landscapes in Watercolor
with Leslie Lambert
Wednesdays, April 8 – May 6 | 5:30-7:30pm
$120 / MVAC Members
$150 / Non-Members (membership begins at on $25/year! Click here to join or renew your membership and save.)
Register online below, or call 208-734-ARTS (2787) to sign up!

Experience the beauty, space, and quiet drama of the West through watercolor. In this 6-week in-person course, we’ll paint expansive skies, rolling foothills, sagebrush plains, distant mountains, and the warm shifting light that makes the west feel endless. Each lesson includes guided demonstrations, clear step-by-step instruction, and plenty of hands-on painting time.
We’ll learn how to layer transparent washes to create depth, mix natural earth-inspired color palettes, and use soft edges and atmospheric perspective to express distance and mood. The focus is on simple shapes, confident brushwork, and capturing the feeling of the landscape rather than detailed rendering.
No drawing experience needed – beginners and returning painters are welcome.
Please bring your own watercolor supplies (suggested supply list below), or purchase a complete beginner supply kit from Leslie for $75 – optional, pre-order is recommended. Call MVAC at 208-734-2787 to reserve your kit.

Suggested Supply List

Paper: 1 full sheet (22×30”) of 100% Cotton 140 lb cold press watercolor paper. Alternatively, you may bring a pad of watercolor paper, or a watercolor journal or sketchbook with watercolor paper.
masking fluid (Winsor & Newton is best)
assortment of watercolor brushes such as a #6 round brush with a good point, a #12 round brush and/or ½” cat’s tongue brush, Scrub brushes (soft and hard), and any other brush that you love to use
pencil and kneaded eraser
palette
transfer paper
watercolor paints – suggested colors listed below. Pan or tube watercolors are fine, bring what you like to use!

Cobalt Blue
Winsor Blue (green shade), also called Thalo Blue or Intense Blue
Burnt Sienna or Quinacridone Burnt Orange
Winsor Yellow or Cadmium Yellow Light/Pale
Raw Sienna (Winsor & Newton)
Quinacridone Rose, also called Permanent Rose

Supplies not included in the watercolor kit (please bring):

board to tape quarter sheet of paper on
masking tape
spray bottles (soft mist and one with a harder spray)
old towel or cloth

About the Instructor

Leslie Lambert (also known as Leslie Redhead) is a celebrated artist known for her innovative poured watercolors. With a keen eye for detail and a mastery of color, Lambert skillfully pours and manipulates pigments on paper, resulting in stunning and dynamic compositions of the West. Her artwork, characterized by vibrant hues, has garnered widespread acclaim and has been exhibited in prestigious galleries and exhibitions worldwide. Lambert’s ability to push the boundaries of traditional watercolor painting has established her as a trail blazer in the arts.
In addition to signature status with the Cowgirl Artists of America (CGA), Lambert is a signature member of Northwest Watercolor Society (NWWS), and the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolor. She is also an associate member of Women Artists of the West (WAOW). Lambert is the author of Watercolor 365: Daily Tips, Tricks, and Techniques and the illustrator of the children’s book, Island in the Salish Sea, by Sheryl McFarlane. Her work has been published in Western Art Collector, Plein Air Magazine, Western Art & Architecture, Watercolor Artist, The Artist’s Network, and Splash 10: The Best of Watercolor.
Lambert is an adjunct professor of art at the College of Southern Idaho and teaches workshops throughout U.S., Canada, Spain, and Morrocco. She is represented by Trails End Gallery in Chewelah, Washington and Horizon Fine Art in Jackson, Wyoming. Lambert currently divides her time between Burley, Idaho and Colville, Washington where she creates works of art portraying vast expanses of the western landscape. More of her work can be viewed on her website at leslielambertart.com.
Refund Policy: all ticket, table, or seat purchases are NON REFUNDABLE from date of purchase.

Second Saturday Art Class: Exploring Ink
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Saturday, April 11
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Magic Valley Arts Council – 2nd floor classroom
Cost: $25 to MVAC members, $30 to Not-Yet Members
No experience necessary! Suitable for ages 14 and up.
Class size is limited for the best experience, sign up early to save your spot!
Register online below, call MVAC at 208-734-ARTS (2787), or stop in to sign up.

Second Saturday at the Full Moon Gallery presents Exploring Ink: Doodles & Inky Landscapes with Connie Pepper!

Water-soluble Ink vs. Permanent Ink
Using ink, a dip pen (or artist ink pens), and smooth watercolor paper, we will practice with ink doodles and then create a small ink landscape. We will learn the different between permanent ink and water-soluble ink and the best way to use both. Students will have an opportunity to experiment with colored inks and acrylic inks.

In this class, students will learn a simple, three-step process to make your own pen and ink doodles and creative landscapes.

We will do quick warm-ups where you learn how to achieve tonal values with ink drawings and ink wash in your doodles and landscapes.
Then we will do one-minute doodles where we quickly learn the power of drawing quickly with dip pens and water or artist ink pens.
We will view a quick video to guide us through painting a landscape using ink.

All materials provided, no experience necessary — beginners welcome!

Refund Policy: all ticket, table, or seat purchases are NON REFUNDABLE from date of purchase.

2nd Saturday Art Class YOUTH | The Wild West
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Saturday, April 11
10:00 a.m. – Noon (we will stop accepting walk-ins at 11:30am if classes are full)
Magic Valley Arts Council – Ground Floor
Cost: FREE for ages 18 and under
Get your lassos and spurs ready for our Second Saturday youth workshop! Kids 18 and under can join in and learn perspective with a unique fold up/accordian-style landscape drawing, and use mixed media techniques to create a 3-D “WANTED” animal portrait.
Parents, bring your little ones out for a morning of creativity—no registration required! Drop-ins are welcome until 11:30 AM. If the workshop is full when you arrive, we may ask you to explore the gallery upstairs while waiting 10-15 minutes for a spot to open up.
Attendance is no charge, but we request that you RSVP online below or by calling 208-734-ARTS (2787) so we have an idea of how many kids to plan for.

2nd Tuesday Watercolor Class - IWS
2026-04-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
What: 2nd Tuesday painting session
When: Tuesday, April 14
Where: Twin Falls Center for the Arts
What time: 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 or so
What to bring: Painting supplies and a painting friend
Who can come: We welcome all painters to join us. Paint in whatever medium you like to use, and bring what you are working on.
Directions: Twin Falls Center for the Arts – MVAC classroom on the second floor.

What will we do:

Signs of Spring: Spring Flowers

Bring along your paint supplies and what you are working on.
You are invited to spend the morning working on whatever painting you have in progress, or something new, if you want. (Tulips?)

Need some inspiration?
How about making a personal “self-care” list for spring? It is such a busy time. Take time for yourself. This is a perfect option for a sketchbook or a card! Doing the artwork is self-care in itself.

Critique?
I hope that you will share what you are working on, and give us a peek at what you are happy with, and also what you need help with.
Sometimes having someone else take a look helps the artist to see what might be an answer to the questions:

Is it finished
What is missing
What should I do next or differently?
Why does it feel like this just isn’t working
Have I overworked it?
Are the values a problem – need more darks?
Again, am I done?

WHO CAN COME: We welcome all painters to join us.
Paint in whatever medium you like to use, and help our group grow by inviting a painting friend.

ART Tips:

Sketchbook Revival. https://www.karenabend.com/. Starts: April 11-21.
Free Art Lessons! Three options each day. Many art topics. Easy sign up

Winslow Art Center. https://winslowartcenter.com. April 9-12. Free Art Lessons!
Online lessons from excellent artists. Sign up on the site for links to lessons.

In person Class at MVAC: If you are interested in learning more about using a dip pen and ink, I am teaching a class on April 11 at MVAC.
Sign up online at https://magicvalleyartscouncil.org/event/second-saturday-art-class-exploring-ink/

AND…LASTLY…

Michelle George has kindly offered to stand in for me (Connie) again for this April session.
I am still in my printmaking class and it is hard to miss! So much to learn and do!

Art Class: Spring Landscapes in Watercolor
2026-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Spring Landscapes in Watercolor
with Jenn Young
Tuesday, April 14 | 6-8pm
$20 / MVAC Members
$25 / Non-Members (membership begins at on $25/year! Click here to join or renew your membership and save.)
Register online below, or call 208-734-ARTS (2787) to sign up!

They say April showers bring May flowers….so April washes bring May watercolors! In this class, Jenn will lead students through simple and colorful spring landscapes. Focus will be placed on soft washes of color, color mixing to achieve the perfect spring hue, and more.

Jenn Young is a talented artist based in Southern Idaho who by her own description, loves to make things! While she generally focuses on watercolor and woodworking, you may find her dabbling in a wide variety of art forms. Jenn has taught classes in the Rupert area for several years, and we are thrilled to bring her talents to the Magic Valley for you to enjoy.

All supplies included. No experience necessary – beginners welcome!

Refund Policy: all ticket, table, or seat purchases are NON REFUNDABLE from date of purchase.

Second Saturday Art Class: Beginning Bookbinding
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Saturday, May 9
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Magic Valley Arts Council – 2nd floor classroom
Cost: $20 to MVAC members, $25 to Not-Yet Members
No experience necessary! Suitable for ages 14 and up.
Class size is limited for the best experience, sign up early to save your spot!
Register online below, call MVAC at 208-734-ARTS (2787), or stop in to sign up.

Second Saturday at the Full Moon Gallery presents Beginning Bookbinding with Kristy Lowell

Have you ever come across the most beautiful paper and wished it could be in your sketchbook? Do you often wish for a pocket-sized booklet that you can tuck in your bag, ready to capture any passing thought? Join us in Beginning Bookbinding to learn how to create a personalized sketchbook/travel journal and bring those ideas to life!
Students will learn how to make a notebook using the chain stitch binding technique and some of its variations, and you will keep the book you make in class. Learn about bookbinding tools including awls, proper thread, needles, hole punching jigs, and more. Leave with an instructional sheet after the workshop so that you can continue to make journals at home.
These books make great travel-sized notebooks or sketchbooks, are endlessly customizable, and make for a great personalized DIY gift!
Whether you’re new to bookbinding or have dabbled in the past, this class offers a fun, approachable way to enjoy the craft and build your skills.

All materials provided No experience necessary — beginners welcome!

Refund Policy: all ticket, table, or seat purchases are NON REFUNDABLE from date of purchase.

2nd Saturday Art Class YOUTH | Bugs 'n Blooms
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Saturday, May 9
10:00 a.m. – Noon (we will stop accepting walk-ins at 11:30am if classes are full)
Magic Valley Arts Council – Ground Floor
Cost: FREE for ages 18 and under
The April showers have brough May flowers at our Second Saturday youth workshop! Kids 18 and under can join in and explore the lives of insects with a 3-D insect landscape, and create a wonderful dip-dye flower card for a special someone in their life.
Parents, bring your little ones out for a morning of creativity—no registration required! Drop-ins are welcome until 11:30 AM. If the workshop is full when you arrive, we may ask you to explore the gallery upstairs while waiting 10-15 minutes for a spot to open up.
Attendance is no charge, but we request that you RSVP online below or by calling 208-734-ARTS (2787) so we have an idea of how many kids to plan for.

2nd Tuesday Watercolor Class - IWS
2026-05-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
What: 2nd Tuesday painting session
When: Tuesday, May 12
Where: Twin Falls Center for the Arts
What time: 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 or so
What to bring: Painting supplies and a painting friend
Who can come: We welcome all painters to join us. Paint in whatever medium you like to use, and bring what you are working on.
Directions: Twin Falls Center for the Arts – MVAC classroom on the second floor.

Abstract Concepts! (Julie and Brandy are going to lead you through this session! Thanks to you both!!)
Say “YES”, if you are interested in trying something that will stretch your creativity/ imagination …

Come to the 2nd Tuesday session with the paints/brushes, pens, and pencils that you like to use!
Julie will walk you through the process and has already made up some starter pages for you to work on by adding marks, with paint, ink, pens, pencil…..bring a variety of mark making tools!
This is an abstract concept, that forces you to look what might be/ what you can see in the start of what’s on the paper
And as always, you are welcome to join in or work on whatever artwork you want to work on!

Tips:

Roadtrip: Sawtooth Botanical Gardens
They have an amazing crop of daffodils this year!
Do stop in at Gardens when you are in the Ketchum area.
Wander through and spin the prayer wheel. Paint a flower. It is worth the stop.

🌻Also, SBG sponsors free “Wildflower Walks” every Thursday from May 7-July 9 (no walk on May 14). 9:00 – 2:00 or so…
These are low impact walks in the area.
You will learn a lot, and the group is very knowledgeable and welcoming to new flower and plant lovers.
Check out SBG activities here:
https://www.sbgarden.org/events

CSI Art Classes:
I encourage you to check out CSI classes for the Fall. Stop in at the Taylor building or go to the CSI website.

Free full semester classes!!! to those over 60ish…not sure of the exact age.
Audit to take away the pressure of doing every project…although it is hard not to do it all
Enjoy doing something new! Calligraphy, Photography, Printmaking, Book-making, Painting, Figure Drawing, Art History, ….there are a lot of great classes to choose from!

😳I had hoped to be at the May 2nd Tuesday session, but we are having our floors refinished and have to be out of our house for that week.
So, We will be off painting and fishing elsewhere during the mess!! (Need the rest after moving everything out of the way!)

❤️Thanks to the artists who have stepped in for me this year while I have been in class! Betsy, Michelle, Julie, and Brandy!

And finally: Now it is time for our usual summer break.
I hope to see all of you in September, so watch for our starter session newsletter in September!

Have a great painting summer!

Art Class: Zen Rock Garden in Watercolor
2026-05-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Zen Rock Garden in Watercolor
with Jenn Young
Tuesday, May 12 | 6-8pm
$20 / MVAC Members
$25 / Non-Members (membership begins at $25/year! Click here to join or renew your membership and save.)
Register online below, or call 208-734-ARTS (2787) to sign up!

Rocks are one of the harder techniques to master in watercolor, but Jenn is here to walk you through the process! Students will learn how to use washes of progressively darker colors to create depth and texture, shading to create dimension, and fine details to create the mica and mineral deposits on each stone.

Jenn Young is a talented artist based in Southern Idaho who by her own description, loves to make things! While she generally focuses on watercolor and woodworking, you may find her dabbling in a wide variety of art forms. Jenn has taught classes in the Rupert area for several years, and we are thrilled to bring her talents to the Magic Valley for you to enjoy.

All supplies included. No experience necessary – beginners welcome!

Refund Policy: all ticket, table, or seat purchases are NON REFUNDABLE from date of purchase.

Introduction to Mosaic Spring Weekend Workshop - Terra Cotta Park
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-17 | Terra Cotta Park, 602 2nd Ave S, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
INTRODUCTION TO MOSAIC Spring Weekender!
WHEN: May 15-17, 2026DATES/TIMES:– Friday May 15, 2026 6pm-9pm– Saturday May 16, 2026 8:30am-5pm– Sunday May 17, 2026 10am-12pmLOCATION: Terra Cotta Park Art Space, 602 2nd Ave. S. Twin Falls, IDAGE/EXPERIENCE LEVEL: adult; 16+ w/parent/guardian; beginner to intermediateCOST: $175 + $20 material fee (MMW uses Bullseye, Oceanside, Wissmach etc. glass and Leponitt nippers;) 13 hours total; 10% off for teachers!
DESCRIPTION: this beginner workshop covers the basics of glass mosaic: history, terminology, styles, techniques, design, material choice, tools, cutting, nipping and shaping glass, jointing, gluing and grouting etc. It also includes demonstrations by James, a TON of individual instruction and a great project designed and created by you! Most of all, it’s a lot of FUN!
ENROLLMENT/GENERAL INFORMATION:To enroll call the Boise Mosaic Works studio at 208-371-7004 or email us at: boisemosaicworks@gmail.com*All major credit/debit cards, checks and cash accepted.Check out our website! www.boisemosaicworks.com

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: James Turner, owner of Boise Works, is a working mosaic artist and instructor based in Boise, ID. He began his mosaic career in Missoula, MT in 1996, moved his studio to Boise in 1998, began teaching in 2001, and started the Mosaic Workshop at Fort Boise in 2004. He has taught thousands of adults and kids from around the globe since then and has been the Artist in Residence at Christine Donnell School for the Arts, ANSER Charter, Whittier and Longfellow schools in Boise. He has appeared on HGTV’s “That’s Clever!” and in numerous publications pertaining to the art of mosaic.

See you in class!

Art Class: Pop Art Painting
2026-05-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Pop Art Painting
with Jake Petruzzelli
Tuesday, May 19 | 6-8pm
$20 / MVAC Members
$25 / Non-Members (membership begins at $25/year! Click here to join or renew your membership and save.)
Register online below, or call 208-734-ARTS (2787) to sign up!

Students will paint a pop art inspired painting from reference, brought or provided, experimenting with color blocking, texture and different painting techniques. Students will learn tools to simplify a reference and render an image in paint. Please bring a reference image of a flat black and white image or illustration to recreate (comic book, magazine, printout from Pinterest, etc.) Other reference material will be available at class.

Jake Petruzzelli is a designer and artist working cross-media to navigate and express himself while adding a little more color to the world.
No matter what it is: it’s always made with lov3!

All supplies included. No experience necessary – beginners welcome!

Refund Policy: all ticket, table, or seat purchases are NON REFUNDABLE from date of purchase.

Making Macrame: Dreamcatchers
2026-05-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Wednesday, May 27
6pm – 8pm
Magic Valley Arts Council – 2nd floor classroom
Cost: $25 to MVAC members, $35 to Not-Yet Members
No experience necessary! Suitable for ages 14 and up.
Class size is limited for the best experience, sign up early to save your spot!
Register online below, call MVAC at 208-734-ARTS (2787), or stop in to sign up.

The Magic Valley Arts Council presents Making Macrame: Dreamcatchers with Chrissy Canner!

Join our Making Macrame class and learn the art of creating beautiful and intricate knot designs! Our instructor, Chrissy Canner, will guide you through various techniques that will leave you confident to work on a pattern project or create your own design. In this class, students will learn to create a woven dreamcatcher!

All materials provided No experience necessary — beginners welcome!

Refund Policy: all ticket, table, or seat purchases are NON REFUNDABLE from date of purchase.

Art Class: Garden Path in Watercolor
2026-06-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Garden Path in Watercolor
with Jenn Young
Tuesday, June 9 | 6-8pm
$20 / MVAC Members
$25 / Non-Members (membership begins at $25/year! Click here to join or renew your membership and save.)
Register online below, or call 208-734-ARTS (2787) to sign up!

Capture the meditative beauty of a garden path in this beginner friendly watercolor class! Learn to blend colors, and use pen and ink to turn patches of color into plants, trees, and more.

Jenn Young is a talented artist based in Southern Idaho who by her own description, loves to make things! While she generally focuses on watercolor and woodworking, you may find her dabbling in a wide variety of art forms. Jenn has taught classes in the Rupert area for several years, and we are thrilled to bring her talents to the Magic Valley for you to enjoy.

All supplies included. No experience necessary – beginners welcome!

Refund Policy: all ticket, table, or seat purchases are NON REFUNDABLE from date of purchase.

Mixed Media Oil Painting Workshop - SR Blissfully Enchanting Art Studio
2026-06-27 - 2026-06-28 | ID
What: Mixed Media and Oil Painting Workshop, led by Shannon Rios
Where: SR Blissfully Enchanting Art Home Studio / Gallery – 3604 E 3990 N, Kimberly, ID 83341
When: Saturday, June 27 & Sunday, June 28 | 9am – 3pm
Cost: $300
How to Register: Call 208-212-8864 to reserve your spot!

Only 6 spots available in this mixed media oil painting workshop led by internationally recognized and collected Mixed Media artist, Shannon Rios! Enjoy detailed instruction including all painting materials, step-by-step guidance, and creative inspiration. Participants will take home their uniquely created painting at the end of class!
Morning refreshments and snacks will be provided both days.

Art Class: Beginning Acrylic SERIES
2026-07-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Beginning Acrylic Painting
with Jake Petruzzelli
Wednesdays, July 8 – 29 | 6-8pm
$80 / MVAC Members
$90 / Non-Members (membership begins at $25/year! Click here to join or renew your membership and save.)
Register online below, or call 208-734-ARTS (2787) to sign up!

Students will learn about color theory, color mixing and brushwork and practice still life painting. Course covers basic Art History to learn about different painting styles and practice a stylized still life painting based on a selected art style. Students will leave with a better understanding of different periods of art history and how an artist establishes their painting practice or style.

Jake Petruzzelli is a designer and artist working cross-media to navigate and express himself while adding a little more color to the world.
No matter what it is: it’s always made with lov3!

All supplies included. No experience necessary – beginners welcome!

Refund Policy: all ticket, table, or seat purchases are NON REFUNDABLE from date of purchase.

Art Class: Sunset on the Water in Watercolor
2026-07-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Sunset on the Water in Watercolor
with Jenn Young
Tuesday, July 14 | 6-8pm
$20 / MVAC Members
$25 / Non-Members (membership begins at $25/year! Click here to join or renew your membership and save.)
Register online below, or call 208-734-ARTS (2787) to sign up!

This class will take place in the Magic Valley Arts Council classroom – 195 River Vista Place, 2nd floor, Twin Falls, ID 83301

The magic of a summertime evening at the lake cannot be beat. In this beginner friendly watercolor class, students will learn how to paint warm washes, clouds, and reflections to suggest water. Take the class now, and be a painting master on your next vacation!

Jenn Young is a talented artist based in Southern Idaho who by her own description, loves to make things! While she generally focuses on watercolor and woodworking, you may find her dabbling in a wide variety of art forms. Jenn has taught classes in the Rupert area for several years, and we are thrilled to bring her talents to the Magic Valley for you to enjoy.

All supplies included. No experience necessary – beginners welcome!

Refund Policy: all ticket, table, or seat purchases are NON REFUNDABLE from date of purchase.

Kids Art in the Park
2026-07-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Twin Falls City Park, 400 Shoshone St E, Twin Falls, ID, 83301
Discover the magic of creativity at Kids Art in the Park! This engaging program offers a fun-filled day of artistic exploration for children of all ages. Join us on July 18th at Twin Falls City Park for a hands-on experience where budding artists can unleash their imaginations through various arts and crafts activities.
From 9:00am to 12:00pm, young participants will have the chance to create their masterpieces with guidance from skilled instructors. Each child will get to experience four 40-minute workshops in a variety of art mediums, taught by talented local artists and instructors.
Kids Art in the Park is a fantastic opportunity for children to express themselves artistically in a supportive and inspiring environment. Bring your young Picassos and join us for a day of artistic delight!
Pre-registration is open now! Click Here to register.

LIMITED same day registration will be available, starting at 8:30am on Saturday, July 18 in Twin Falls City Park.

Making Macrame: Cowboy Hat Hanger
2026-08-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Wednesday, August 5
6pm – 8pm
Magic Valley Arts Council – 2nd floor classroom
Cost: $25 to MVAC members, $35 to Not-Yet Members
No experience necessary! Suitable for ages 14 and up.
Class size is limited for the best experience, sign up early to save your spot!
Register online below, call MVAC at 208-734-ARTS (2787), or stop in to sign up.

The Magic Valley Arts Council presents Making Macrame: Cowboy Hat Hangers with Chrissy Canner!

Join our Making Macrame class and learn the art of creating beautiful and intricate knot designs! Our instructor, Chrissy Canner, will guide you through various techniques that will leave you confident to work on a pattern project or create your own design. In this class, students will learn to create a cowboy hat sling hanger, perfect for displaying your favorite wide brim or Stetson!

All materials provided No experience necessary — beginners welcome!

Refund Policy: all ticket, table, or seat purchases are NON REFUNDABLE from date of purchase.

Art Class: At The Fair - Funky Animal Portraits in Watercolor
2026-08-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
At the Fair – Funky Animal Portraits in Watercolor
with Jenn Young
Tuesday, August 11 | 6-8pm
$20 / MVAC Members
$25 / Non-Members (membership begins at $25/year! Click here to join or renew your membership and save.)
Register online below, or call 208-734-ARTS (2787) to sign up!

Celebrate the county fair, the fantastic culmination of summer, with this fun and funky watercolor course! Students will be guided and encouraged to capture some of the many critters at the fair in unique ways. Special attention will be given to creating a painting with a personality – this class is about having fun, not technical drawing ability!

Jenn Young is a talented artist based in Southern Idaho who by her own description, loves to make things! While she generally focuses on watercolor and woodworking, you may find her dabbling in a wide variety of art forms. Jenn has taught classes in the Rupert area for several years, and we are thrilled to bring her talents to the Magic Valley for you to enjoy.

All supplies included. No experience necessary – beginners welcome!

Refund Policy: all ticket, table, or seat purchases are NON REFUNDABLE from date of purchase.

Art Class: Sun Printing - Glass Plate Negative Cyanotypes
2026-08-25 10:00 - 2026-08-26 12:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Sun Printing: Glass Plate Negative Cyanotypes
with Ben Lustig
Tuesday, August 25 & Wednesday, August 26 | 10am – 12pm each day
$25 / MVAC Members
$30 / Non-Members (membership begins at $25/year! Click here to join or renew your membership and save.)
Register online below, or call 208-734-ARTS (2787) to sign up! This class is for ages 14 & up.
Note: this class has a 10 person minimum. If the minimum is not reached, registered students will be refunded or moved into an alternate class of their choosing.

The glass plate negative to the Cyanotype, the latter formerly known as the “sun print,” is one of the oldest known photographic pairings in the history of photography and one of the most archival. Students in this session will be using spray paint, natural objects and glass etching to create a negative of his/her choosing. This negative will then be contact printed onto the cyanotype solution-coated watercolor paper to make one-of-a-kind prints. This is where history meets the contemporary in the coolest way. If you’re a creative person looking for an awesome way to spend a few hours of your time, or enjoy with a friend, this is a session you don’t want to miss!

About the Instructor

Ben Lustig is a Professor of Photography in CSI’s Arts and Humanities Department. We are so excited for him to teach a class here at the Magic Valley Arts Council!

Ben’s journey into photography started in high school after seeing a gelatin silver print of a playground slide reflecting clouds. That single image changed everything. He bought a camera, took a darkroom class during his first year at the University of South Dakota (while he was pre-med), and never looked back. After changing majors a few times, he earned his B.S. in Mass Communications with minors in English and Photography, then went on to complete his MFA in Photographic Mediums at East Carolina University.

Before coming to CSI, Ben taught at both ECU and Pitt Community College, working across digital, darkroom, design, and photography history courses. Today at CSI, he teaches all photography courses, including introductory and advanced digital and darkroom, studio photography, and Appreciation and History of Photography (a course he originally designed himself).

He also leads a landscape photography workshop each summer in southern Utah, giving students a hands-on, real-world experience that blends both the technical and philosophical sides of photography. Ben’s advice for students: You don’t need to be “good” at art to take an art class. Passion comes first, skills come later.

Refund Policy: all ticket, table, or seat purchases are NON REFUNDABLE from date of purchase.

New Classes Coming Soon!
2027-01-01 | ID
Watch this space for new Art Class announcements!
