Writing Workshops
Writing Trailhead - A Trail Guide to Getting Your Book Written

Instructor: Dana Long
Location: UnBound Library, 722 E. 2nd Street
Register through the Library at www.mld.org/event/
writing-trail-head-trail-guide-getting-your-book-written-49257
Join us for a writing workshop during Meridian Art Week!
Come get tips on an outline for writing your book!
This class is an overview of the timeline or checklist from 
the moment a person thinks, “So, I have this idea for a
book…” to the moment they say, “I’m published!”
Thursday, September 18
Intro to Stop Motion Film

Ages: 15+
Instructor: S. Alford
Location: Meridian Pool Classroom
Min/Max: 4/16
Learn how to make your own Stop Motion film 
from beginning to end! In this class you will 
learn exactly what stop motion is, and how to 
shoot and edit this type of film. Be prepared to 
make your own character out of clay when 
you arrive and leave with a finished film! 
Please download the app: 
STOP MOTION STUDIO prior to class.
Sept 18 | Thur | 6:00–8:00 pm | $5
Country Swing Dance

Ages: 13+
Instructor: Randy Lattimer
Location: Meridian Homecourt Bay 6
Min/Max: 5/30
Have you ever wanted to learn how to dance 
country swing? Here’s your chance. The 
basics of country swing are easy! With just a 
few moves you’ll be ready to hit the dance 
floor. No partner needed. Bring the kids or 
grandkids! 
Sept 17 | Wed | 4:30—5:15 pm | FREE
Drawing Class

Ages: 6—12
Instructor: Young Rembrandts
Location: Meridian Community Center
Min/Max: 6/20
Young Rembrandts believes that every child 
can should learn to draw. Our classes are a 
guided drawing experience where we show 
elementary age students our step– by—step 
process to create amazing art. The goal is to 
create self– assured learners that will feel 
confident to draw whatever they choose.
Sept 20 | Sat | 11:00—12:00 pm | $14
Line Dance - Beginner

Ages: 13+
Instructor: Randy Lattimer
Location: Meridian Homecourt Bay 6 
Min/Max: 5/30
Welcome beginners! Line dances are 
patterns of steps repeated throughout a 
song. Patterns in this beginner class are 
pretty simple and easy to memorize. Randy 
can tailor the class to meet your needs. 
Bring the kids or grandkids! 
Sept 15 | Mon | 4:30—5:15 pm | FREE
One-Hour Paint Session

Ages: All Ages
Location: The Angry Easel (301 E. 3rd St)
Max: 30
Register online at: https://
www.theangryeasel.com/
All ages are welcome for these one-hour paint 
sessions. You will take home your own 
painting at the end of the class.
Sept 15 | Mon | 6:00–7:00 pm | $10
Public Art Walking Tour

A Public Art Tour of Downtown Meridian
led by Arts and Culture Coordinator
Cassandra Schiffler.
Sept 19 | Fri | 5:30-6:30pm | Front Steps of Meridian City Hall
Intro to Hand Drum

Ages: All Ages
Instructor: 1 World Dance
Location: Settlers Park (instrument area)
Min/Max: 2/12
Whether you are new to music or already a 
musician, you will learn something new in this 
drum and dance workshop. Learn to play 
rhythms from North Africa and the Middle East 
on hand drums. Don’t have a hand drum, 
bring a drum able container. Then learn some 
dance moves to go with the rhythms.
Sept 16 | Tue | 4:30—5:30 pm | $5
Intro to Belly Dance

Ages: All Ages
Instructor: 1 World Dance
Location: Settlers Park (instrument area)
Min/Max: 2/22
Is belly dance for you? Where is it from, and 
what is it’s history? How do they move their 
bodies? Learn introductory movements from a 
dancer with 30 years of experience.
Sept 18 | Thur | 7:00–8:00 pm | $5
Pottery Hand - Building

Ages: 8+
Instructor: Little Pallets 
Location: Meridian Pool Classroom
Min/Max: 5/12
In this pottery hand-building workshop, 
participants will use air-dry clay to create art 
pieces at the end of class. Clay can be 
painted at home after it has dried. All 
materials included. Participants are 
encouraged to wear clothes they can get dirty 
in, and bring a tote or box to safely transport 
their piece of art.
Sept 17 | Wed | 6:00—7:00 pm | $20
Kindermusik - It's Music Day!

Age: 0—5 (parent/guardian must be 
present)
Instructor: Music Center Studios
Location: Music Center Studio (Fairview 
Location)
Min/Max: 3/10
Sing, dance, play, and connect through 
music as you and your little one experience 
KINDERMUSIK. Do you have a favorite kid 
of day? We do! It’s about laughter, learning, 
and most of all, music! For us, It’s Music 
Day!
Sept 19 | Fri | 9:15—10:00 am | $16
Quick Draw Art Competition

Participate in Idaho Art Gallery's Quick Draw Art Competition!
First place: $1,000 CASH PRIZE
Second place: $500 DOWNTOWN MERIDIAN GIFT CARD
Registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 12 at 11:59pm
Sept 19 | Fri | 5:00-8:30pm | $20
 
                    