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Ceramics teach a number of a valuable skills, including perseverance, patience, problem solving, and creativity! Bring your kiddos in to come and play with clay and learn how to use this fun medium to create functional and decorative pieces.

We'll alternate between learning the basics of handbuilding, wheel throwing, and glazing each week, so sign your kids up for multiple sessions to give them the full experience! Each student will proudly come out of class with at least one or two ceramic pieces that they built themselves. Ceramic artists and experienced teachers, Mindy Curran & Ben Alexander, will facilitate this class.

Wintry Market is Idaho’s premier curated Winter maker’s market showcasing the best of art, craft and design. This event is an upscale and inventive indie art/craft show in Boise every November recently named the best holiday bazaar in Idaho by Food & Wine magazine and one of the best in the West by Sunset magazine. Wintry Market consists of innovative and original items produced using traditional art/craft methods by 175 regional artists & crafters. For 14 years we have prided ourselves as being an affordable marketplace for one-of-a-kind goods. Food, coffee & drinks (alcoholic + non) available for purchase on site (no outside food or drinks allowed except water bottles). Come enjoy a creative weekend with us and shop handmade for the holidays! Event Details: We are excited to present our 14th year of Wintry Market on Friday Nov 21st from 4-9pm and Saturday Nov 22nd from 9am to 5pm on the main floor of the Boise Convention Centre downtown Boise on the Grove Plaza at 850 W. Front Street, Boise, ID 83702 (entry through the front doors facing the fountain only). Tickets: Admission is $10 for Friday (good both days) $5 for Saturday. Children 12 and under are free. Cash + cards accepted at the door during the event. Advanced ticket sales are live now with a BOGO sale until 11/7 with code BOGOWM25: https://www.wintrymarket.com/wintrytickets/ Parking: public transit, paid meter city street parking around downtown, paid parking at nearby parking garages and directions to the Boise Centre can be found here: https://www.boisecentre.com/.../directions-parking.../ Thanks to you, we’re honored to have become one of the biggest and best indie holiday fairs around. We know, like you do, that our makers are extraordinary, and the quality of their handmade wares unique and limited. We are definitely not our grandmas’ Christmas bazaar (though none of us would be here without their creativity, tenacity and legacy) and definitely not for everyone. Our artisans can be edgy - they push the boundaries of art and craft, think outside the box, are sometimes both naughty and nice, and take risks. Wintry Market champions makers of all kinds. Have questions, comments, suggestions or want to volunteer for Wintry Market? Check out our Facebook page and Instagram to get a feel for what our unique indie market is all about! hello@wintrymarket.com www.wintrymarket.com www.facebook.com/wintrymarket www.instagram.com/wintrymarket

Make your little royal’s holiday unforgettable at Clara’s Tea Party! Step onto the red carpet and enter the magical Land of the Sweets for an experience full of enchantment. Watch your child twirl in a mini ballet lesson, get creative with a holiday craft, enjoy festive face painting, and snap magical photos. Plus, meet a member of the Nutcracker cast up close! Join us before or after the ballet for the ultimate family memory-maker. Don’t miss out—grab your tickets now for a day they’ll remember forever!

Event takes place at Langroise Hall next to Jewett Auditorium on the College of Idaho Campus

Experience the magic of Ballet Idaho’s The Nutcracker: In a Nutshell live on stage in Caldwell, ID! Delight in the playful charm of the mischievous mice, the magical transformation of the Nutcracker Prince, and Clara’s dreamlike journey to the Land of Sweets. Local children perform alongside Ballet Idaho’s professional dancers in this cherished holiday tradition that has enchanted audiences for generations.

This special ninety-minute version features the most beloved moments of the classic ballet — all the wonder in a perfectly sized performance that’s ideal for all ages!

Make it a merry holiday adventure by adding Clara’s Tea Party — complete with festive crafts, face painting, sweet treats, and a chance to meet the dancers!

Experience the magic of Ballet Idaho’s The Nutcracker: In a Nutshell live on stage in Caldwell, ID! Delight in the playful charm of the mischievous mice, the magical transformation of the Nutcracker Prince, and Clara’s dreamlike journey to the Land of Sweets. Local children perform alongside Ballet Idaho’s professional dancers in this cherished holiday tradition that has enchanted audiences for generations.

This special ninety-minute version features the most beloved moments of the classic ballet — all the wonder in a perfectly sized performance that’s ideal for all ages!

Make it a merry holiday adventure by adding Clara’s Tea Party — complete with festive crafts, face painting, sweet treats, and a chance to meet the dancers!

Mondays, Starting November 4th, 10:30am
Get ready to groove at our Music and Movement time! Jump, dance, and sing along with action stories, lively songs, and thrilling activities. Shake those egg shakers, ring those bells, and let the music move you! Music and Movement is back on Mondays starting in November—don’t miss out on the fun!

Music & Movement
Mondays, 10:30am
Get ready to groove at our Music and Movement time! Jump, dance, and sing along with action stories, lively songs, and thrilling activities. Shake those egg shakers, ring those bells, and let the music move you!

No Music & Movement on December 23rd or Jan 20th

Tunes & Tales
Thursdays, 10:00am
Gear up for a whirlwind of fun with our energetic storytime! It's a perfect blend of captivating stories, toe-tapping tunes, groovy moves, and loads of learning! After storytime we will dive into 30 minutes of open play.

Join us for a huge selection of Holiday items and thrift store prices.

This ongoing class is designed for entry-level and experienced students alike, looking for more practice time on the pottery wheel. Experienced clay instructor, Casey Gurr, will offer guided, small-group instruction for anyone interested in learning the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel. More advanced students are welcome to use this time to practice what they already know and try new tricks! After creating about 1-3 pieces, we will dry and fire their pieces for them. Most pieces are ready for pickup in 2-3 weeks.

Ceramics teach a number of valuable skills, including perseverance, patience, problem solving, and creativity! Bring your kiddos in to come play on the clay wheel and learn how to use this fun tool to create functional and decorative pieces, or join in on the fun and make some ceramic pieces of your own! The whole family is welcome!