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Collage Club
Oct
10

Collage Club

$10 suggested donation

with Collage Club Creator Lauren McCleary and guest artist Brooke Rowen

Second Saturdays From 2:00-4:00 pm

2026

Oct 10, Nov. 14: Fall Collage Club

2027

Jan. 9, Feb. 13: Winter Collage Club

May 8: Spring and Sip Collage Club *Special Hours 4-6pm (Bring your drink of choice and collage with us)

Join us for a new year of collaging. We will provide all the materials you need to create your own work of art, while in great company with your community. If you love collaging and are interested in hosting a class email artsed@moscowcontemporary.org

Registration helps us set the space for the correct amount of attendees.

*All ages are welcome, but anyone under 18 needs to be accompanied by an adult.

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Who Me? Draw?
Oct
10

Who Me? Draw?

Taught by Jim Gale

Oct. 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, Nov. 7th, & 14th 2026

Saturdays 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

This is an introduction to drawing and how to not be afraid of it!

You are here to overcome any fear from past art classes. This will be a chance, without extended commitment, to learn something about mind-eye-hand control, perspective and self confidence.

We will provide charcoal, pencils, a small notebook, large drawing paper, oil pastels, and ink. Please bring any other drawing materials you would like to use.

$180/person for all 6 classes

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Birthday Soirée
Oct
9

Birthday Soirée

We just turned 5! Please join us for a birthday party and fundraiser. We will have drinks and small bites, live music, games, a paddle raise, and cake! Come raise a glass to all that we have accomplished and help invest in our future.

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Introductory Watercolor Techniques
Oct
7

Introductory Watercolor Techniques

Taught by Melanie Thongs

October 7, 14, 21, 28

Wednesdays, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Interested in Watercolor Painting? The low-key, hands-on class will focus on experimentation and learning the basic skills of painting in this medium, as well as creating a variety of abstract designs.

We’ll spend time in class practicing washes, wet-into-wet, wet-on-dry, glazing, and other foundational skills, including an introduction to color theory. We will also dedicate time each class period to sketching and painting our own abstract designs.

Watercolor paint, paper, and brushes will be provided by the instructor.

Media: Watercolors – All materials will be provided

$160.00 for all 4 classes

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Beyond the Wire Reception
Sep
26

Beyond the Wire Reception

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Visual Journaling Workshop
Sep
19

Visual Journaling Workshop

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Paint & Sip
Sep
18

Paint & Sip

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Plein Air Workshop
Sep
14

Plein Air Workshop

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Frame of Reference: Art for Everybody
Sep
13

Frame of Reference: Art for Everybody

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MosCo at Pride
Aug
29

MosCo at Pride

Visit the MosCo booth at Palouse Pride in the Park to get a new Art For All sticker and a caricature portrait by artist Brooke Rowen! Learn more about Pride in the Park and all the other fantastic pride events hosted by our friends at Inland Oasis!

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Intaglio Dry Processes
Aug
15

Intaglio Dry Processes

Taught by Sukha Worob

NEW DATES

Aug. 15 & 29

Saturdays 1:00-4:00pm

This class will explore the use of dry mark making process on acrylic or copper plates to develop imagery.

Students will develop a class copper plate using a variety of techniques and tools and then develop individual copper or acrylic plates and print them. The first day of the class will be dedicated to discussion, demonstration, planning and preparing plates. The second day will be dedicated to finalizing plates and printing.

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Rendezvous For Kids
Jul
17

Rendezvous For Kids

Find MosCo at Rendezvous for Kids with a printmaking activity and a mural activity!

Fees are $35/child for one morning; or $60/child both mornings.

 

Time: Walk-on registration is welcome starting at 8:30am on the day of the event, the program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (lunch and snacks provided)

 

Location: East City Park, 900 E Third St, Moscow, ID

 

Ages 5-12 years (preschool age welcome but must be accompanied by an adult)

 

Established in 1992, Rendezvous for Kids is a two-day arts festival for children ages 5-12 years old, scheduled in tandem with the family-friendly Rendezvous in the Park evening concerts on July 19th and 20th. (Under 12 admitted free to evening concerts). Rendezvous in the Park for Kids is brought to you in collaboration with Moscow Contemporary, Tye Die Everything, Terra Cotta, Jodi Fisher, Schweitzer Engineering, WSU's School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, and several other local community groups and artists.

 

PROGRAM: Children will participate in a variety of different activities each morning.  

Sign in: Parents and guardians sign in their children at 8:30 am. Parents are expected to pick up and sign out their children no later than 12:30 pm. Snacks and lunch will be provided.

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Rendezvous For Kids
Jul
16

Rendezvous For Kids

Find MosCo at Rendezvous for Kids with a printmaking activity and a mural activity!

Fees are $35/child for one morning; or $60/child both mornings.

 

Time: Walk-on registration is welcome starting at 8:30am on the day of the event, the program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (lunch and snacks provided)

 

Location: East City Park, 900 E Third St, Moscow, ID

 

Ages 5-12 years (preschool age welcome but must be accompanied by an adult)

 

Established in 1992, Rendezvous for Kids is a two-day arts festival for children ages 5-12 years old, scheduled in tandem with the family-friendly Rendezvous in the Park evening concerts on July 19th and 20th. (Under 12 admitted free to evening concerts). Rendezvous in the Park for Kids is brought to you in collaboration with Moscow Contemporary, Tye Die Everything, Terra Cotta, Jodi Fisher, Schweitzer Engineering, WSU's School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, and several other local community groups and artists.

 

PROGRAM: Children will participate in a variety of different activities each morning.  

Sign in: Parents and guardians sign in their children at 8:30 am. Parents are expected to pick up and sign out their children no later than 12:30 pm. Snacks and lunch will be provided.

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Whispers & Dreams Reception
Jun
27

Whispers & Dreams Reception

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Plein Air Sketching: Landscapes in Miniature
Jun
22
to Jul 27

Plein Air Sketching: Landscapes in Miniature

Taught by Melanie Thongs

June 22, 29; July 13th, 20th and 27th

Mondays 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Media: Color Pencil, Watercolor Pencil, Watercolors,  Mixed Media

Recommended Paper Types: Drawing, Mixed Media, Hot or Cold Pressed Watercolor

1st Class: at Moscow Contemporary

2nd – 5th Classes: meet on location at UI Arboretum (Barn parking lot), Idler’s Rest, PCEI, and Phillip’s Farm (upper parking lot)

$160 for all 5 classes

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Couples Figure Drawing
Jun
20

Couples Figure Drawing

Join us for a special couples figure drawing session highlighting queer love for the month of Pride!

$10 suggested donation.

Registration is suggested, but walk-ins are welcome.

This class has no instructor and is self guided. Poses will be timed. Bring your own supplies. Please arrive on time, we will begin promptly.

This figure drawing class does not have an instructor.

Please come with materials of your own to draw with.

$10 suggested donation at the door or through the link below.

Class will be held at Moscow Contemporary Art Ed Classroom

Palouse Mall, 2012 W Pullman Rd, Moscow, ID

Enter through the parking lot entrance or enter through the Ross entrance.

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Artwalk with MosCo’s Collage Club
Jun
13

Artwalk with MosCo’s Collage Club

Find us at Mikey’s for an evening of Collaging with Collage Club creator Lauren McCleary and our friendly staff/board members!

To submit work for this exhibit at Mikey’s Gyros please click the button below.

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Butterfly Drawing
Jun
8

Butterfly Drawing

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Bookbinding Workshop
Jun
6

Bookbinding Workshop

Taught by Melissa Snyder

Using archival, acid-free materials, we will craft a Coptic-style journal, an ancient technique prized for its beautiful exposed-stitch spine. This link-stitch bookbinding method allows your book to lay completely flat, making it perfect for sketching or writing. 

All supplies will be provided.

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3D Wet Felting Workshop with Corrie Befort
Jun
5

3D Wet Felting Workshop with Corrie Befort

3D wet felt pieces, small and lovely. Adults $20, all materials included. Ages 18 and under FREE.  Anyone under 13 needs to be accompanied as an adult.

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FREE Wet Felting Workshop for Kids taught by Corrie Befort
Jun
5

FREE Wet Felting Workshop for Kids taught by Corrie Befort

FREE Wet Felt workshop for kids! 

Wet felting is soothing work, quiet, satisfying and physical. It both smells good and feels good. 

In this Wet Felting Workshop we will be making 2D felted "paintings" that will play with color and fiber for ages 6-12! 

Registration is required.

Class is FREE, but donations are always accepted.

*Class is limited to 12 participants

Class is full! Please email artsed@moscowcontemporary.org to be added to the waitlist.

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2D Wet Felting Workshop
Jun
4

2D Wet Felting Workshop

Learn 2D wet felting with Loess artist Corrie Befort. 2D wet felting aka "paintings" - play with color and fiber. Adults $20, all materials included. Ages 18 and under FREE. Anyone under 13 needs to be accompanied as an adult.

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 Frames of Reference ~ Exhibition on Screen: Frida Kahlo
May
31

Frames of Reference ~ Exhibition on Screen: Frida Kahlo

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Loess: Closing Performance with Local Cast
May
30

Loess: Closing Performance with Local Cast

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Animal Dances PreSchool Exploration
May
22

Animal Dances PreSchool Exploration

Join Corrie Befort in a morning of exploring her Loess exhibit, feeling textures and fibers, dancing through the installation. Ages 2-5, FREE!

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Drag Figure Drawing
May
16

Drag Figure Drawing

4:00 - 5:30 pm (Drawing is for the first 60mins with a sharing and showing at the end of class, please come on time)

Join us for an evening of Drag Figure Drawing with Drag King Venus Venom!

This figure drawing class does not have an instructor.

Please come with materials of your own to draw with.

$10 suggested donation at the door or through the link below.

Thank you Inland Oasis for collaborating with us!

Class will be held at Moscow Contemporary

Palouse Mall, 2012 W Pullman Rd, Moscow, ID

Enter through the parking lot entrance or enter through the Ross entrance.

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LOESS Performance
May
9

LOESS Performance

Sat May 9th, 7pm, $12
with Hendri Walujo (SEA), Linda Austin (PDX) and Local Cast

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Collage Club
May
9

Collage Club

Collage Club theme is Absurd

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LOESS Performance
May
8

LOESS Performance

Fri May 8th, 7pm, $12
with Hendri Walujo (SEA), Linda Austin (PDX) and Local Cast

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