DRAWING WORKSHOP

Select Mondays

June 8, 22 + July 6, 20

From 6:00 - 8:00pm

Relaxing Drawing with Kaelee Thompson

In this workshop we will relax into the soothing medium of graphite + ink.

This class is led by local artist Kaelee Thompson, who will guide us through basic drawing materials and techniques. Learn and practice skills such as composition, contour drawing, use of light and shadow, and shading techniques.

We will also discuss various Old Masters and how they approached drawing and sketching prior to completing their masterpieces we see in museums around the world today.

Most importantly, we will learn to enjoy the meditative process of mark-making in a soothing and supportive garden environment.

All supplies and a selection of teas from our beloved Lake Missoula Tea Company will be provided.

WRITING WORKSHOP

Select Tuesdays

Temporarily Paused

From 6:00 - 7:30pm

Creative Writing for All Writing

Come spend Tuesday evenings with published poet, former magazine editor and certified trauma-informed writing coach Carolyne Whelan to learn how to use language to paint a more vivid world.

Creative Writing for All is open to all genres and all levels.  We will have guided exercises and a chance to share work in a supportive environment and give/receive feedback in a structure that promotes safety and growth.

Sit among the plants and feel your leaves unfurl in this writing workshop every Tuesday at 6pm at Leaf and Quiet.

A selection of teas from our beloved Lake Missoula Tea Company will be provided.

PAINTING WORKSHOP

Select Wednesdays

June 3, 17 + July 1, 15, 29

From 6:00 - 8:00pm

Relaxing Watercolors

with Oren Jaffe

In this workshop we will relax into the beautiful medium of watercolor. No prior skills required, just a positive attitude and desire to learn watercolor in a soothing garden environment!

Oren Jaffe earned his BFA in painting as well as a degree in Natural History at the University of Montana. Oren applies a sensitive and relaxing approach to painting in watercolors making this sometimes difficult medium a joyful and rewarding experience.

Oren’s loose approach to painting is beginner-friendly and in this workshop, we will cover choosing a subject, color-mixing, and brushstrokes. Most importantly, you will learn how to enjoy watercolor and become a more confident maker.

All supplies and a selection of teas from our beloved Lake Missoula Tea Company will be provided.

LIVE MUSIC

Every Friday

UM Jazz Musicians

From 7:00 - 9:00pm

Jazz off the Rails

Our Jazz off the Rails series is a weekly music lab where University of Montana Jazz students of all ages join together to play in our cozy and supportive environment, giving these students a taste of what it is like to perform in front of a live audience in an intimate jazz listening room environment. 

Since we established this project in July 2024, we have watched incredible growth both in confidence and musicality in these students.  All of them have accomplished so much showing up every Friday to perform.  We have had high-school students join as well as teachers and professors, giving the audience a rare and wonderful treat while supporting the growth of our University music students.

COMMUNITY NIGHT

Every 2nd Thursday of the Month

April 9th  May 14th June 11th  July 9th   August 13th

6pm - 8(ish)pm

! Free !