Learn how Henri Matisse used paper collages and color to make compositions with nonrepresentational and organic forms, and create your own Matisse-inspired artwork. Add brush strokes and squeeze tubes of paint onto paper, making color gradations. On the back of the paper, draw and cut out forms and shapes to make collages of your own interpretation. This class will be suitable for all ages. Age & Ability: 12–18; no experience necessary; beginners welcome!
WORKSHOP: Copper Pendant Making
In this beginner-friendly introduction to metalsmithing and jewelry design, learn how to incorporate texture by using stamps and texture hammers to create a wearable copper metal pendant with a bead. Participants will leave the workshop with a basic knowledge of the fundamentals of jewelry design and their own unique pendant. Age & Ability: 16+, beginners welcome!
End of Alzheimer’s: Presented by Dr. Maria Maricich
Join Dr. Maria Maricich as she presents a FREE workshop on little known ways to improve brain function. Dr. Maria is a local, born and raised in the Wood River Valley. Her passion for brain health began over 20 years ago when she began to study neurology for her own recovery from concussions. Today she weaves Functional Neurology, Functional Medicine, and Chiropractic to create unique programs of healing for her local community. She is passionate about utilizing natural means to optimize memory, moods and more. In this distinctive workshop, Dr. Maria will be sharing valuable information not often talked about in other health spaces. You will learn some of the major causes of decline in brain function (hint: it’s not genetics), what little known signs to look out for, and what you can do now to save your brain. You will walk away with skills you can take home with you to support your health, immediately. Please click here for more information! Or you can call 208-726-6010 to register.
Fit Me SV Grand Opening Party
You’re Invited to Fit Me SV’s GRAND OPENING PARTY! Summer is nearly here and we’re ready to CELEBRATE 🎉. Fit Me SV is proud to announce the official Grand Opening of Ketchum’s newest mat Pilates studio. Join us Thursday, June 20th at 6:00 PM at the studio and help us celebrate with an evening of ribbon cutting, community, small bites & drinks, raffle of giveaways from local businesses, DJ and dancing! Studio Location: Fit Me SV 491 10th St. #A5A Ketchum ID, 83340 Visit our website: fitmesv.com Follow us on Instagram for more info: @fitmesunvalley What’s more, ALL DAY THURSDAY June 20th, we’re offering $10 CLASSES! Sign up for any mat Pilates class on Thursday 6/20 here: https://widget.hellowalla.com/classes?date=2024-06-20&uuid=8b3f2d6f-7df2-4b0f-b339-4455703b417a&l=all&view=daily
Sun Valley Joy Summit 2024
The Sun Valley Joy Summit is back with another extraordinary edition, offering attendees an immersive journey into the depths of their being to discover pure joy within themselves, all within the beautiful landscapes of Sun Valley, Idaho. From June 5, 2024, to June 9, 2024, the SVJS will bring together a diverse array of practitioners and experts, delivering a curated selection of workshops and activities designed to nurture the soul and ignite transformative experiences. Sun Valley welcomes back esteemed astrologer David Pond, who will be offering insightful astrological changes, and world-renowned Gary Quinn, who is speaking on the power of YES! Yoga enthusiasts will find sanctuary in sessions led by expert practitioners such as Shawn Phillips and Victoria Roper. Cathie Caccia’s mesmerizing singing bowl-focused yoga class promises to transport participants to profound relaxation and rejuvenation. Cal Millar’s exceptional Qi Gong session, enriched with singing bowls’ resonance, offers a unique opportunity for self-discovery and inner peace. Keep moving with Kristi Stangeland, who provides a joyful movement class called Essentrics, and Tyia Wilson, who guides us in Ecstatic Dance to create ‘good vibrations.’ Katie Rogers and Hillary M. Anderson offer two Feng Shui classes to empower you to live a life you …
Family Financial Planning 101
If you want to learn the tools and strategies needed to create a sound financial plan for your family, this free class is for you! Hosted by the Hailey Public Library, the class will teach participants how to develop budget and cash building techniques that create a strong financial foundation. Wood River Valley native Brayden Olson is a licensed financial planner at MadisonPoole in Boise with a keen interest in helping families meet their planning needs. The talk will be held Thursday, May 2, at 5:30 PM at Town Center West.
Wanderlust: The Eastern Himalaya – Wildflower Diversity, Conservation & Tibetan Traditional Knowledge
The Hailey Public Library and the Wood River Chapter – Idaho Native Plant Society will co-host “Wanderlust: The Eastern Himalaya – Wildflower Diversity, Conservation & Tibetan Traditional Knowledge” with conservation ecologist Bob Moseley on Thursday, March 21 at 5:30 PM. Retired from a decades-long career with The Nature Conservancy, Moseley will share gorgeous images and discuss an area considered the most floristically diverse temperate ecosystem on earth. He’ll also examine cultural uses and traditions of ethnic groups of the region. Part of HPL’s Wanderlust series, the free talk will be held at Town Center West, 7 W Croy, and live streamed.
Krav Maga – Women’s Self Defense
Krav Maga, a powerful self-defense system developed for the Israeli military. As a women’s self-defense tool, Krav Maga focuses on practical techniques for real-world situations, prioritizing effectiveness and efficiency.
Afternoon Art — Ketchum
Play, create, discover, and have fun! Afternoon Art is a free drop-in opportunity for community members of all ages to explore concepts from the Museum’s current exhibition and create works of art. Families and friends are encouraged to communicate, reflect, and produce as artists together. Perfect for art lovers, curious minds, and anyone seeking inspiration. Projects will vary. Afternoon Art is offered in Ketchum on the first Friday of each month and in Hailey on the second Friday from 1:30-4:30pm and are recommended for families with children of all ages. Please be sure to check dates and location.
ADULT WORKSHOP: Shibori Scarves
Los Angeles-based artists Tanya Aguiñiga and Natalie M. Godinez of AMBOS will teach various shibori dye techniques. Shibori, a traditional Japanese form of dying, allows makers to create beautiful and intricate patterns on fabric. With guidance from the artists, participants will leave the workshop with a shibori wool scarf of their own design. About AMBOS (Art Made Between Opposite Sides) A femme-led binational artist collaborative that works along the U.S./Mexico border to build migrant support systems through craft, care, and mutual aid to advance pro-migrant narratives. Co-presented by SVMoA and The Alliance of Idaho. Part of SVMoA’s exhibition Intertwined: Weaving in Community.