Rendezvous for Kids offers two art-packed days of creativity

By MICHELLE SCHMIDT themichelleschmidt@gmail.com

What you’ll find at Rendezvous for Kids is a little bit different every year.

Here’s what’s not different: the basic structure. That means kids registered in the main program will participate in three 45-minute art workshops, one of which is always movement-based. Besides that, they, along with the kids in the preschool and walk-on program, will have opportunity to visit various “art stops” -- hands-on activities ranging from fabric art to jewelry to creating bubbles.

Besides making art, every kid in the program will get a lunch and enjoy lunchtime entertainment.

What else will you find? Here are a few things you’ll encounter at this year’s Rendezvous for Kids:

Collage. If you’ve ever wanted to collage a flamingo with tissue paper, glitter and rhinestones, here’s your chance. Moscow’s Julene Ewert is teaching a collage workshop. On the other day, she’ll teach you how to create a two-dimensional robot with dictionary paper, wooden rulers and more.

Tie Dye. A favorite art stop every year at Rendezvous for Kids, Tie Dye Everything will help you create your very own colorful design.

Bubbles. Yeah, anyone can blow bubbles, but can you make giant bubbles? You can at this Rendezvous in the Park art stop.

Stage Performance. This year’s movement workshop is a drama project. Each day, you will have a chance to perform for the other kids at the program during the lunchtime entertainment.

Cheese Pizza. That’s what’s for lunch, thanks to Last Frontier Pizza Co. and Gambino’s.

Watercolors. At one of the workshops in the main program, you’ll learn a few different watercolor techniques -- then pick your favorite and create a project.

Face Painting. If you think paint on your face is more fun than no paint, you’ll want to visit the art stop hosted by Moscow High School’s Environmental Club. With their help, no more plain old face for you.

If You Go

What: Rendezvous for Kids

When and Where: July 13 - 14, East City Park, Moscow

Registrations are due by Saturday, July 8, to reserve spots; rendezvousinthepark.com or (208) 301-0706

Main Program: ages 5 - 12 years 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. $20 one day or $35 both days Includes: Art workshops, T-shirt, art stops, lunch, lunchtime entertainment

Preschool Program: ages 3 - 4, must be accompanied by responsible adult 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. $15 a per day Includes: 1-hour preschool art workshop, art stops, lunch, lunchtime entertainment

Walk-On Program: ages 5 - 12 years, must be accompanied by responsible adult 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. $10 per day Includes: Art stops, lunch, lunchtime entertainment