Messy Makers: Art & Science Lab is a hands-on enrichment class where science exploration and creative art come together! Students will investigate age-appropriate science concepts through experiments, observations, and sensory-rich activities and then connect what they are learning to creative, process-based art projects. Throughout the semester, students will explore topics from areas such as chemistry, physics, earth science, nature, color science, and material science. Activities may include experimenting with reactions, exploring the properties of different materials, investigating color mixing and movement, creating with natural materials, and discovering how scientific concepts can be used to make unique works of art. Students will be encouraged to ask questions, make predictions, observe results, experiment with different techniques, and talk about what they discover. The emphasis is on exploration and the creative process rather than making every student’s project look the same. And, as the name suggests, students should be ready to get a little messy!

Age Range: 5-9 years

Students outside the suggested age range are welcome to enroll at parent or guardian discretion if they feel the class is an appropriate fit for their child.

Location: Books on the Vine, 5208 W. Fairview Ave. Boise ID

Time: Thursdays, 2:00pm-3:00pm

Course Dates: September 10, 2026 - December 17, 2026

Course Price: $230 per student

The $230 course fee includes all art materials and supplies needed to participate in class and complete the class service projects. Families are not required to purchase additional supplies.

Inclusive & Accommodating Classroom: Messy Makers welcomes students of varying abilities and learning needs. We are happy to work with families of children who are differently abled or who may benefit from additional accommodations or modifications in order to participate successfully in class. Parents and guardians are encouraged to communicate with Wandercraft prior to the start of class about accommodations that may help their child have a positive and successful experience.

Educational Focus: Scientific inquiry, observation, prediction, cause and effect, introductory chemistry and physics concepts, earth and nature science, visual arts, color theory, creative thinking, problem-solving, fine-motor development, and experimentation.

Kindness Creators is a hands-on enrichment class that combines creative arts with community service and purposeful giving. Throughout the semester, students will learn a variety of art and crafting techniques while designing and creating projects intended to encourage, support, or benefit people and organizations within our local community. Students will explore different materials and creative processes while developing skills in planning, design, problem-solving, fine-motor coordination, collaboration, and creative decision-making. Projects may incorporate techniques from fiber arts, painting, mixed media, paper arts, decorative arts, and other forms of applied art. An important part of the course is helping students understand how their creativity can positively impact others. Students will participate in age-appropriate discussion about kindness, empathy, community needs, and service while helping prepare projects for donation to local organizations and community members.

Age Range: 8-12 years

Students outside the suggested age range are welcome to enroll at parent or guardian discretion if they feel a class is an appropriate fit for their child.

Location: Books on the Vine, 5208 W. Fairview Ave, Boise ID

Time: Wednesdays, 1:00pm-2:00pm

Course Dates: September 9, 2026 - December 16, 2026

Course Price: $230 per student

The $230 course fee includes all art materials and supplies needed to participate in class and complete the class service projects. Families are not required to purchase additional supplies.

Inclusive & Accommodating Classroom: Kindness Creators welcomes students of varying abilities and learning needs. We are happy to work with families of children who are differently abled or who may benefit from additional accommodations or modifications in order to participate successfully in class. Parents and guardians are encouraged to communicate with Wandercraft prior to the start of class about accommodations that may help their child have a positive and successful experience.

Educational Focus: Visual and applied arts, community engagement, creative thinking, design, fine-motor development, problem-solving, collaboration, empathy, and service learning.

Creative Explorers is a hands-on visual arts enrichment class designed to introduce students to a variety of art materials, techniques, and creative processes. Throughout the semester, students will complete age-appropriate projects while developing skills in areas such as drawing, painting, sculpting, fiber arts, mixed media, and design. Students will learn how to safely and appropriately use a variety of art tools and materials while practicing creative problem-solving, planning, fine-motor skills, and artistic decision-making. Projects encourage students to explore different techniques, follow multi-step processes, make individual creative choices, and develop confidence in expressing their ideas through art.

Educational Focus: Visual arts, art techniques, creative thinking, design, fine-motor development, problem-solving, and creative expression.

Age Range: 5-9 years

Students outside the suggested age range are welcome to enroll at parent or guardian discretion if they feel the class is an appropriate fit for their child.

Location: Books on the Vine, 5208 W. Fairview Ave. Boise, ID

Time: Wednesdays from 11:00am - 12:00pm

Course Dates: September 9, 2026 - December 16, 2026

The $230 course fee includes all art materials and supplies needed to participate in class. Families are not required to purchase additional supplies.

Inclusive and Accommodating Classroom: Creative explorers welcomes students of varying abilities and learning needs. We are happy to work with families of children who are differently abled or who may benefit from additional accommodations or modifications in order to participate successfully in class. Parents and guardians are encouraged to communicate with Wandercraft prior to the start of class about accommodations that may help their child have a positive and succsessful experience.