Intro to Portraiture: Graphite Portraits
2025-11-06 - 2025-12-04 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Intro to Portraiture: Graphite Portraits
with Jude Metzler
Thursdays, November 6 – December 4 | 6pm – 8pm
$65 / MVAC Members
$80 / 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!

Intro to Portraiture will teach the elements of creating a portrait. Here you will learn how to draw eyes, noses, and mouths from different angles. In the end, combining all of those elements to create a portrait. After this class, students will be able to take away an understanding of facial structure, light value, and how to draw from reference.
We’ll cover specific techniques for:

light direction and source
shading and blending
creating values in black and white

Whether you’ve drawn portraits before or you are completely intimidated by the prospect, this is the class for you! Jude will break down the process into simple steps that can be applied to any portrait.
Open to all levels, ages 14 and up. All supplies provided.

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

Holiday Cards in Watercolor with Leslie Lambert
2025-12-06 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Boise) | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Holiday Cards In Watercolor: Paint & Sip (Cocoa, Cider)
with Leslie Lambert
Saturday, December 6 | 3pm – 5pm
$20/ MVAC Members
$25/ Non-Members (membership begins at on $25/year! Click here to join or renew your membership and save.)

Send a little joy this season — handmade by you!
In this festive and beginner-friendly watercolor workshop, you’ll create beautiful, one-of-a-kind holiday cards. You’ll learn simple watercolor techniques to bring your cards to life with color and charm.
No drawing or painting experience? No problem! You’ll be guided step-by-step through a couple of designs, with plenty of time to experiment and personalize your cards. This class is about creativity, connection, and having fun with paint — not perfection.
By the end, you’ll walk away with a couple of heartfelt cards ready to send or frame — and maybe a little more holiday spirit, too.
All materials provided Just bring your curiosity and a little holiday cheer!
Register online below, or call 208-734-ARTS (2787)

About the Instructor

Leslie Lambert (also known as Leslie Redhead) is an award-winning artist, teacher, illustrator, and author known for her dramatic watercolors. Her art focuses on the combination of spontaneity and detail that watercolor has to offer. She continues to explore the possibilities and pushes the medium beyond its limitations to achieve luminous and incredible results.
Leslie’s paintings are in private and corporate collections worldwide. She has a Master of Education in Art Education and holds signatures with Northwest Watercolor Society (NWWS) and the Canadian Society of Painters in Water Colour (CSPWC). Leslie teaches painting and drawing at the University of Victoria in Victoria, BC and conducts workshops in Canada, the U.S., and Spain. She currently resides near Spokane, WA.
Her work is featured in Splash 10: Passionate Brushstrokes from the Splash: Best of Watercolor series, Leslie Redhead: the life of an artist, and Making It! Case Studies of Successful Canadian Artists. She is the author of Watercolor 365 and illustrator the children’s book, Island in the Salish Sea by Sheryl McFarlane. Leslie is represented by Horizon Fine Art in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Trail’s End Gallery in Chewelah, Washington, and the Kube Gallery in Fort Langley, BC.

Printmaking Basics: Block Printed Holiday Cards with Ellie Burton
2025-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Saturday, December 6
6pm – 8pm
Magic Valley Arts Council – 2nd floor classroom
Cost: $15 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.

Join us for Printmaking Basics: Block Printed Cards
Nothing beats the joy of receiving a heartfelt card from someone you love. What better way to do that, than by printing the card yourself?
Join us for a hands-on holiday workshop where you’ll learn the timeless art of block printing to create custom hand-printed greeting card! In this two-hour class, you’ll be guided through the basics of carving soft rubber block, transferring designs, inking, and printing, with a special focus on creating a beautiful block print design. You will take your carved and finished block home, along with a finished card or two!
All materials are provided by the Magic Valley Arts Council, and no experience is necessary! Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to create truly unique cards for their friends and loved ones.
Refund Policy: all ticket, table, or seat purchases are NON REFUNDABLE from date of purchase.

2nd Tuesday Watercolor Class - IWS
2025-12-09 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 – Annual Holiday Painting Party!
When: Tuesday, December 9
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, a gift to exchange (details below), food to share.
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:
Share what you know, and Paint:

Would you mind sharing a painting tip with the group? Anything you can share will be helpful!

Favorite Paper, great paint color your are using, pens, pencils, great tools, …
New to you techniques that might help others
Classes that have been helpful, online or in person

Take a few minutes to paint the holidays!

I have a couple of simple and fun holiday projects in mind to show you!
If you have something to share, we are all eyes and ears!

Gift Exchange—
Bring a small piece of art work (prefer it be yours but anything goes), or art tools, supplies or ?? for our gift exchange.
Please wrap or bag…. Don’t stress over what to bring! No masterpieces allowed-it is always fun to see what you come up with each year.

What’s for lunch:

Holiday Pot Luck. A platter of sandwich fixings will be available.

You can help complete the lunch.
Bring along a simple lunch item to share if you can
whatever beverage you would like.

(No worries if you are too busy to make or pick up something to bring, we always have too much, and we just want you to show up!)

Who can come: We welcome all painters to join us. Paint in whatever medium you like to use.

AND: A holiday gift suggestion for yourself: how about a membership in an art focused organization:
Idaho Watercolor Society Membership:
Consider joining Idaho Watercolor Society if you are not already a member!
To join or renew, visit the IWS website: https://www.idahowatercolorsociety.org
Click the “Join” button to renew or become a new member.
If you can join or renew online, or there is a mail in option!
(Tip: If you join by December 31, it is $45. If you wait until January 1 or later the price is going up to $55.)

MVAC Membership:
If you are a member of Magic Valley Arts Council, thank you!
If not, please consider a membership.
The Arts Council is a non-profit promoting the arts, and membership is $25. You can sign up at their office in the lobby!
We are fortunate to have MVAC host our 2nd Tuesday painting sessions each month. We appreciate your support MVAC!

Check out the list of very affordable classes being offered on the MVAC website: https://magicvalleyartscouncil.org/
Sign up easy online or at the MVAC office.

Dec. 6: Watercolor Greeting Cards with Leslie Lambert
December 9: Layered Mountain Landscape in Wood with Emma Dossier
December 13, Daily Sketchbooks: Holiday Sketchbook Pages with Connie Pepper

Looking forward to our holiday celebration together!

Second Saturday Art Class: Daily Sketchbooks - Holiday Sketchbook Pages
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Saturday, December 13
10:00 a.m. – Noon
Magic Valley Arts Council – 2nd floor classroom
Cost: $15 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 Daily Sketchbooks: Holiday Sketchbook Pages with Connie Pepper
This hands-on workshop will get you started in a “Sketchbook Practice”. Sketchbooks can be used to record your art journey and tell your unique story. You will learn how to use your sketchbook as a visual journal of your daily experiences using illustrations and words. Sketchbooks are a great way to record travel. In this workshop, you will learn how to set up attractive pages using drawings, paintings, pictures, lettering, stamps, stencils, stickers, maps, and more.
As a theme for this workshop, we will focus on icons of the holiday seasons. We will be using references common to the holidays to design pages that tell your unique story. You are welcome to use another theme if you choose. It is your story to tell!
What you need to bring:
· A Sketchbook with watercolor paper – 140 pound paper for the best results
· Small watercolor set (MVAC has watercolors sets you can use if needed)
· Brushes (MVAC also has brushes if needed)
· Holiday references for drawings: pictures, magazine pages, objects, etc.
· Saved objects that you want to glue to your sketchbook pages: tickets, brochures, cutouts, magazine pages, maps, etc.

All materials provided **OTHER THAN SKETCHBOOK**
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 | Winter Perspectives
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Saturday, December 13
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
Join us for a creative Second Saturday youth workshop! Kids 18 and under can join in to create two projects that celebrate the festive season and the cold weather. Students will learn the art of collage and assemblage, and how to create perspective in artworks with a fun birds-eye portrait of a snowman.
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 Saturday Art Class YOUTH | The Year of the Horse
2026-01-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Saturday, January 10
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
Join us for a creative Second Saturday youth workshop! Kids 18 and under can join in and create a multi-media horse piece that celebrates 2026 as the Year of the Horse, and learn about color and leading lines by creating a painting inspired by Canadian artist Ted Harrison.
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.

Second Saturday Art Class - Winter Watercolor: Snowy Peaceful Landscape
2026-01-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Saturday, January 10
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 Winter Watercolor: Peaceful Snowy Landscape with Leslie Lambert
Come enjoy a calm, creative winter morning as we paint a soft snowy landscape in watercolor. This gentle, beginner-friendly class focuses on simple techniques that let color flow naturally, creating the quiet atmosphere of winter without stress or pressure. We’ll learn how to make smooth sky washes, suggest falling snow, and add just enough detail to create a peaceful scene that feels still and serene. No drawing experience is needed – we’ll paint step-by-step together, and you’ll be surprised at how beautifully your winter landscape comes to life.
All supplies are provided. Just come as you are, relax, and paint.

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.

Art Class - Intention Beading: Making Jewelry for the New Year
2026-01-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Saturday, January 10
1pm – 3pm
Magic Valley Arts Council – 2nd floor classroom
Cost: $15 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.

The Magic Valley Arts Council presents Intention Beading: Making Jewelry for the New Year with Pegan Cook.
Start your new year off right by creating a tangible reminder of your goals, intentions, and resolutions during this class taught by local jewelry artist Pegan Cook! Students will learn about the effects of natural stones and gems, and how to best harness and combine that power within a bracelet and a necklace. Students will be taught how to best combine stones for particular effects, and the technicalities of beading on elastic cord, including tying on and off, closures, and more. Class includes materials for one necklace and one bracelet per student!
All materials provided. No experience required – beginners welcome!
Refund Policy: all ticket, table, or seat purchases are NON REFUNDABLE from date of purchase.

2nd Tuesday Watercolor Class - IWS
2026-01-13 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, January 13
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:
Paint, Draw, & Create!

IT IS GOING TO BE A SIMPLE, RELAXED SESSION:
Bring your painting setup and plan to spend the session working on something new, or something that you have already started..
Watercolor, acrylic, block prints…..it is up to you!

WANT A CRITIQUE: Happy to have you share what you have been painting, and ask for some feedback.
It is a healthy way to solve that stuck feeling in a painting.

AND: A belated holiday gift suggestion for yourself: how about a membership in an art focused organization:
Idaho Watercolor Society Membership:
Consider joining Idaho Watercolor Society if you are not already a member!
To join or renew, visit the IWS website: https://www.idahowatercolorsociety.org
Click the “Join” button to renew or become a new member.
If you can join or renew online, or there is a mail in option!

MVAC Membership:
If you are a member of Magic Valley Arts Council, thank you!
If not, please consider a membership.
The Arts Council is a non-profit promoting the arts, and membership is $25. You can sign up at their office in the lobby!
We are fortunate to have MVAC host our 2nd Tuesday painting sessions each month. We appreciate your support MVAC!

Check out the list of very affordable classes being offered on the MVAC website: https://magicvalleyartscouncil.org/
Sign up easy online or at the MVAC office.

Art Class: Happy Snowman in Watercolor
2026-01-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Happy Snowman in Watercolor
with Jenn Young
Tuesday, January 13 | 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!

Learn how to blend soft backgrounds, capture soft snow, and encapsulate whimsy in this fun watercolor class taught by local artist Jenn Young! Students will be taught step by step how to create their own happy snowmen, with emphasis on shading, leaving white space, and fine line detail work.

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.

Comics & Cartoons in Depth with Norman Shurtliff
2026-01-27 - 2026-02-10 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Comics & Cartoons – in depth course
with Norman Shurtliff
Tuesdays, January 27 – February 3 | 6pm – 8pm
$50 / MVAC Members
$60 / 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 open to all ages 14 and up!

Join Norman Shurtliff, author of the Skull Cat graphic novel series, as he guides you how to create your very own cartoon, comic, or graphic novel! Split across three weeks, each class will cover something new. By the end of the series, you will officially be a comic strip author/artist! You can work on the same comic throughout the series, or a new one each class.
Week one: Character Design

Learn Norman’s process for designing characters. See how he designed the characters from his graphic novel series Skull Cat. Design your own characters using his Ultra Super Stickman Deluxe method.

Week two: Story Design

Learn the steps of the three act story structure, and why planning your story is important. Learn how to find a story amongst all the world building we love to do. Write a basic story together.

Week three: Drawing Comics

Learn the steps to creating a comic book, like penciling, inking, and lettering. See behind the scenes of how Skull Cat was created. Create your own short story comic using a provided template or begin your epic graphic novel from scratch.

Open to all levels, ages 14 and up. All supplies provided.

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

Drawing Basics: Graphite Still Lifes
2026-01-29 - 2026-02-19 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Drawing Basics: Graphite Still Lifes
with Jude Metzler
Thursdays, January 29 – February 19 | 6pm – 8pm
$65 / MVAC Members
$80 / 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!

For this class, students will learn how to properly draw, shade, and blend 3-d objects. Each class, Jude will instruct students through increasingly complex still lifes with subjects ranging from simple shapes up to complicated pieces like skulls and foliage.
We’ll cover specific techniques for:

light direction and source
shading and blending
creating values in black and white

Whether you’ve drawn before or you are completely intimidated by the prospect, this is the class for you! Jude will break down the process into simple steps that can be applied to any work of art.
Open to all levels, ages 14 and up. All supplies provided.

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

Making Macrame: Hanging Plant Table
2026-02-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Wednesday, February 4
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: Hanging Plant Tables 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 hanging plant table, perfect for a Valentine to someone special or yourself!

All materials provided No experience necessary — beginners welcome!

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

2nd Tuesday Watercolor Class - IWS
2026-02-10 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, February 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:

The Valentine’s theme is our focus for this session,
Bring along what you will need to make special VALENTINES for those special people in your life.

Make Cards, Create Decorations, Cut out hearts,…it is up to you to decide.
Bring Your Creativity!
Share what you are creating with the group. We love “show and tell” and sharing ideas!
If you are in the middle of something else you want to finish at the session, please bring it. It is your creative time!

ART Tips:

It is not too late to sign up to be a member of Idaho Watercolor Society! https://idahowatercolorsociety.org
Check out the Magic Valley Arts Council website for upcoming classes: https://magicvalleyartscouncil.org/
Sign up for Art& Soul at MVAC – registration is open now! https://magicvalleyartscouncil.org/

Note:
Betsy LaRowe is going to stand in for me (Connie) this session.
I am taking a print making class at CSI and need to be there on Tuesday for the intro for a new project.
Enjoy yourselves and please help Betsy welcome any newcomers, and make room for all painters.
Thanks so much for being a 2nd Tuesday Painter!!

Second Saturday Art Class: Making Colors Sing
2026-02-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Saturday, February 14
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 Making Colors Sing: How to Mix a Harmonious Color Palette with Michelle George

Color mixing and selection is one of the hardest skills to learn when you are starting out with art, and Michelle George is here to guide you through the process! By the end of class, students will understand how to select a color palette and how to mix/blend colors to make their artwork shine.
Students will be led through several exercises using watercolor paints to see the effects of different colors and color schemes, while learning about complimentary, primary, secondary, and tertiary colors, and how to use a color wheel to assist in the artistic process.
This class will focus on watercolor paints, but the lessons learned can be applied to any medium!

All materials provided (but you are welcome to bring your own watercolor supplies if you would like)
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 | Dancing Art Party
2026-02-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Saturday, February 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
Join us for a creative Second Saturday youth workshop! Kids 18 and under can join in and learn how music shows up in visual arts with two fun projects – a beaded spinning drum, and a watercolor ‘dancing’ painting!
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: Starry Galaxy in Watercolor
2026-02-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Magic Valley Arts Council, 195 River Vista Place, Ste 1, Twin Falls, ID, 83301, United States
Starry Galaxy in Watercolor
with Jenn Young
Tuesday, February 17 | 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!

Learn to capture the exquisite beauty of the night sky in this watercolor class! Students will learn to create a sense of scale by including a silhouette outline of the foreground, with the main focus being the large star filled sky. Create dark washes and learn to use salt and other techniques to create the star texture.

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.

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 | 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.
