Upcoming Markets, Classes & Events

Inspired Botanicals - The Voynich Manuscript
Mar
19

Inspired Botanicals - The Voynich Manuscript

Thursday March 19th from 6pm - 8:00pm(ish)

The Voynich Manuscript is a hand written and hand painted text from the 15th century by an unknown author. The pages feature botanical and floral illustrations of unidentified species surrounded by text in an unknown language or code. The Manuscript has captured the attention of many across the globe for its mystery and beautiful artistry. I am one of these people, I think the illustrations are so unique and timeless. They remind me of ancient botanical illustrations and make me think of plant life in sci-fi novels.

In the 2 hour art class students will use plants from the shop as references to create their own Voynich style painting. We’ll distress our own paper, scribble texts of our favorite poem or describe our plant in vivid detail before washing over it, and combine features of many different plants to create our own. There will be pages of the Manuscript for references as well as Jennie’s personal art book copy of the full script. This will be a creative, fun guided art session for all skill levels. By the end of class you will go home with a 8 x 10 Voynich style painting of your very own.

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Treefort Market (Treefort Music Fest)
Mar
27
to Mar 28

Treefort Market (Treefort Music Fest)

Introducing Treefort Market for 2026 -- a curated maker's market showcasing the best of local and regional art, craft, design, vintage + music ephemera. Featuring 70+ booths of innovative and original items, talks, workshops, art installations, and special events on Friday and Saturday at Boise Centre East at 850 W. Front Street, Boise, ID 83702 and is open to the public, no wristband required!!!

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Midnight Botanicals Painting Class
Mar
5

Midnight Botanicals Painting Class

✶ Thursday March 5th, 2026 from 6pm - 8pm(ish) ✶

In this 2 hour art class we will create a dark botanical illustration with a phase of the moon and/or stars. Stencils for moon shapes will be provided!

This will be a cozy guided art session that will include traditional scientific illustration techniques, how to paint light on top of dark, color theory and the benefits of dark negative space when portraying an organic subject. Class will start with students choosing a plant from around the store as reference, followed by step by step guidance in between focused painting. By the end of the class you will go home with a finished roughly 5 x 7 inch dark naturalism illustration of your own.

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Inspired Botanicals - Hilma af Klint
Feb
26

Inspired Botanicals - Hilma af Klint

Thursday February 26th from 6pm - 8:00pm(ish)

Before the large surrealist paintings that Klint is known for, she did a vast gorgeous series of botanical illustrations. In these paintings you can see how she breaks down the individual plant parts, the leaves, the flower, where the plants break apart into shapes and curl into spirals. You can see how this work and process show up in her later paintings, with curling shapes that look like seed pods and flower heads.

In the 2 hour art class students will use plants from the shop as references to create their own Hilma Af Klint style painting. The class will start with color theory and composition before most of the time in spent on individual paintings. This will be a cozy guided art session where we’ll look closely at many plants, pulling pieces from each for color references and shapes. Students can choose the more botanical route or embrace the abstract, or a combination of the two! By the end of class students will go home with their own 8 in x 10 in Hilma Af Klint inspired botanical painting!

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Plant LOVERS Market at Leaf + Quiet
Feb
13

Plant LOVERS Market at Leaf + Quiet

Lover of art, lover of plants, lover of coffee, lover of community - @leafandquiet @floreo.coffee and Up Moss Creek Studio present a cozy evening of art, music and tasty drinks over on the ever growing north side.

Friday February 13th from 4pm to 9pm

At the shared space of @leafandquiet and @floreo.coffee

Featuring local artists 🌿

@choke.cheri
@gen
eoliver7672
@lo
lo.soapco
@
oren_jaffe
@upmosscreekstudio

Tarot
from 5-8 by @yourastrologybestie_

Music
from 4-9 by local singer song writers and jazz musicians!

Mocktails, espresso tonics and coffee by @floreo.coffee

And the beautiful space of the plant store owned by Jennie of @leafandquiet

Other light refreshments will be available

Additional seating and game space in the understory 👀

Just swing by or come a enjoy the entire evening!

Hope to see you there lover 💚

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Mini Botanical Painting Class (Mini Frame Included!)
Feb
12

Mini Botanical Painting Class (Mini Frame Included!)

Make a mini painting for your partner or friend and swap at the end of the evening! Or come and make one for yourself :) all are welcome to enjoy a cozy painting evening at Leaf & Quiet.

In this 2 hour art class students will create their own mini botanical painting. This will be a cozy guided art session that will include traditional botanical illustration techniques, color theory with a focus on natural tones and tricks for painting light and shadow when portraying an organic subject. We will use plants from the store as references and hand paint our resin frames to look mossy. Students will be encouraged to choose their own background and frame color and add whimsical elements that speak to them. By the end of the class you will go home with a finished framed mini painting roughly 3 inches by 4 inches.

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Sweet Pea on Ice Art Market
Jan
31

Sweet Pea on Ice Art Market

The Sweet Pea Ice Carving Competition returns to Soroptimist Park on January 31, and this year we’re celebrating 10 years of icy creativity. Solo carvers, friends, and family teams are all welcome to turn a block of ice into a winter masterpiece.

New this year: a mini artists’ marketplace upstairs at the Eagles from 11 AM–4 PM. Browse local art, warm up with a hot drink, and enjoy a sweet treat after checking out the carvings.

Carving begins at 9 AM | Judging at 3 PM
Free to participate • Cash prizes for top finishers

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Botanical Illustration Class at Leaf & Quiet
Aug
20

Botanical Illustration Class at Leaf & Quiet

In this two hour art class we will go over how to approach painting an organic subject with acrylic paint. Students will use plants from the store as references as well as other foraged specimen from the local forest. This will be a cozy guided art session that will include traditional scientific illustration techniques, color theory and labeling. This class will be beginner oriented but all skill levels are welcome to attend. By the end of the class you will go home with a finished roughly 5 x 7 inch botanical illustration of your own.

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Daisy Chain Block Party & Market
Aug
16

Daisy Chain Block Party & Market

  • South 100 Block of 3rd Street, Missoula Hip Strip Between Higgins and Myrtle St. Missoula, MT (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Bubblegum @ceweljewel is teaming up with @daisychainfest406 to bring Missoula a day of local art!

August 16th from 11-5 we’ll be showcasing artists, curators, and makers. @flippersmissoula will host a music stage in their lot, programmed with local and regional music artists! 3rd Street from Higgins to Myrtle will be closed off for vendors, dancing, and inspiring one another :)

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Dark Naturalism Painting Class at Leaf & Quiet
Aug
13

Dark Naturalism Painting Class at Leaf & Quiet

In this two hour art class we will go over how to approach painting a botanical subject on a black background with acrylic paint. This will be a cozy guided art session that will include traditional scientific illustration techniques, how to paint light on top of dark, color theory and the benefits of dark negative space when portraying an organic subject. Students will use plants from the store as references as well as other foraged specimen from the local forest. This class will be beginner oriented but all skill levels are welcome to attend. By the end of the class you will go home with a finished roughly 5 x 7 inch dark naturalism illustration of your own.

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Botanical Illustration Class at Leaf & Quiet
Aug
6

Botanical Illustration Class at Leaf & Quiet

In this two hour art class we will go over how to approach painting an organic subject with acrylic paint. Students will use plants from the store as references as well as other foraged specimen from the local forest. This will be a cozy guided art session that will include traditional scientific illustration techniques, color theory and labeling. This class will be beginner oriented but all skill levels are welcome to attend. By the end of the class you will go home with a finished roughly 5 x 7 inch botanical illustration of your own.

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First Friday Art and Music Event!
Jun
6

First Friday Art and Music Event!

An Event of experimental Art by Erynn of Up Moss Creek Studio located at Envy (Sinful Bar) in down town Missoula on the third floor above Charlie B’s.

Music line up announced soon!

426 N Higgins Ave, Missoula, MT 59802 (3rd floor)

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Phlox Fest
Apr
26

Phlox Fest

https://missoulaeduplace.org/get-involved/our-calendar.html/event/2025/04/26/phlox-fest-rocky-mountain-garden-s-spring-opening/517757

“After another long winter, Rocky Mountain Gardens is ready to celebrate the coming of spring!

We hope you'll join us at PHLOX FEST: ReWild Missoula for a FREE & FAMILY FRIENDLY good time!

Festivities include:

MUSIC by Good Old Fashioned!

FOOD Trucks from Sa Wad Dee Food Truck and Puma!

NATIVE PLANT VENDORS including Pipilo Native Plants, Great Bear Native Plants, Center for Native Plants, Phoenixes Rising, Mountain Time Plants, Forestoration, and more!

TABLING by the Department of Ecology & Extension, and partner organizations including the Missoula Conservation District, Missoula Butterfly House & Insectarium, Montana Native Plant Society, Xerces Society, City Urban Forestry, Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation, Five Valleys Seed Library, and more!

More Info:

This year's theme is "ReWild Missoula", promoting awareness around habitat conservation and creation. Our staff and partners will provide you with ideas and information about actions you can take in your own yard, garden, patio, and outdoor spaces to support wildlife.

WHY PHLOX FEST
Rocky Mountain Gardens logo is adorned with the Missoula Phlox (Phlox missoulensis), a species of concern that has only been found within Missoula County. We chose this unassuming flower for its special link to Missoula, and as a reminder of the importance of native plant conservation.

Missoula Phlox typically flowers from mid-April till June. You can visit several of these plants in our Montana Crevice Garden where they will be blooming for the festivities!”

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Art Under the Elms
Apr
18
to Apr 20

Art Under the Elms

Art Under the Elms Music and Art Festival!

Friday April 18th 12:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday April 19th 10:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday April 20th 10:ooam - 4:00pm

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Daly Days
Jul
28
to Jul 29

Daly Days

Daly Days in Downtown Hamilton!

Friday Evening Market 5pm- 10pm
Saturday Morning Farmers Market 9am-1pm

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