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.
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.
