Join us for our relaxing watercolor workshops 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.

These classes are designed to build upon one another and many of our students choose to make these Wednesday classes in our cozy secret garden a regular painting practice session.
So come on in and play in watercolor with us!
All supplies are provided by Leaf Quiet.
No prior skills are required - just a positive attitude and a desire to make art with plants!

Join us every Monday night in the Root Cellar for a jazz and jam session. Led by leading jazz musicians and jazz educators from the University of Montana, this is an experience you don't want to miss!

Pastel pencils are an exciting medium to work with offering a range of potentials. Create bold marks, fine details, rich colors, and painte

Please note: $120 covers all four classes

In this mini-series workshop we will get creative with pastel pencils!

Pastel pencils are an exciting medium to work with as they offer a range of potentials. Create bold marks, fine details, rich colors, and painterly pieces all with the ease of pencil drawing.

If you are new to the medium, the best place to start is with guidance. So come join local artist Kaelee Thompson as she walks you through a step-by-step process. You can expect to learn about different types of soft pastels, pastel paper, blending tools and techniques on how to use all of them.

In this 4-class series, Kaelee will teach you how to create your own animal portrait (or subject of your choosing). There will be demos and discussions on each step, as well as open time to draw while Kaelee walks around to answer questions.

All materials are provided and all experience levels welcome! This class holds no expectations to complete a “finished” work of art. The idea is to spend a bit of time each week in a creative mindfulness practice, while learning new skills or simply relaxing in good company among the plants!

Stop by and sing a few songs or come by to listen to some of the talent we have in Missoula!

Bring snacks and beverages if you wish and enjoy a couple of hours listening to or singing with our local musicians!

University of Montana Jazz students continue to hone in their skills in this Music Lab hosted by Leaf and Quiet.

And now we are outside in the Secret Gardens off the Rails!

Join us every Monday night in the Root Cellar for a jazz and jam session. Led by leading jazz musicians and jazz educators from the University of Montana, this is an experience you don't want to miss!

Experience Japanese calligraphy as it is traditionally taught in Japan—beginning with grinding your own sumi ink!

This two-hour workshop is led by Kei Nishino from Fukuoka, Japan. She has studied calligraphy since the age of four and is also a certified Assistant Instructor in the Urasenke tradition of Japanese tea ceremony.

You’ll begin by making your own sumi ink using a traditional ink stick and inkstone – a process that is slow and rhythmic in nature which many have found to be a deeply calming and meditative process.

After learning the fundamentals of Japanese calligraphy and practicing traditional brush techniques, you’ll choose one of five autumn-inspired kanji — Moon, Autumn, Fruitfulness, Wind, or Crimson —and create your own artwork.

No experience is needed, and all materials are included. Whether you’re interested in Japanese culture or simply looking for a creative experience, this class is for you.

Stop by and sing a few songs or come by to listen to some of the talent we have in Missoula!

Bring snacks and beverages if you wish and enjoy a couple of hours listening to or singing with our local musicians!

Find us in either The Secret Garden or The Root Cellar, weather and sound system requirements dependent.

University of Montana Jazz students continue to hone in their skills in this Music Lab hosted by Leaf and Quiet.

And now we are outside in the Secret Gardens off the Rails!

Join us for our relaxing watercolor workshops 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.

These classes are designed to build upon one another and many of our students choose to make these Wednesday classes in our cozy secret garden a regular painting practice session.
So come on in and play in watercolor with us!
All supplies are provided by Leaf Quiet.
No prior skills are required - just a positive attitude and a desire to make art with plants!

Join us every Monday night in the Root Cellar for a jazz and jam session. Led by leading jazz musicians and jazz educators from the University of Montana, this is an experience you don't want to miss!

Stop by and sing a few songs or come by to listen to some of the talent we have in Missoula!

Bring snacks and beverages if you wish and enjoy a couple of hours listening to or singing with our local musicians!

Find us in either The Secret Garden or The Root Cellar, weather and sound system requirements dependent.

It’s an Arabic Dance Party!!

Learn about a different culture through dance, music, food and community!

Leaf and Quiet invites the Missoula community to a lively social gathering celebrating the Arab culture through music, dance, and food.

Arabic dance features various traditional, folk, and classical dance styles originating from the Arab world (Middle East and North Africa). Common forms of Arabic dance include popular styles like belly dancing (raqs sharqi) and Dabke line dancing. These events blend traditional rhythms with modern Arabic pop, Shaabi (folk-pop), or club remixes, emphasizing community celebration, high energy, and festive, communal movements.

Our Arabic-speaking community in Missoula, Montana, is a small but growing population often supported by local refugee resettlement efforts (such as the International Rescue Committee) and the University of Montana. The community includes refugees, residents, and university students, with a strong emphasis on community support, cultural sharing, and finding adequate space for prayer.
Leaf and Quiet deeply understands the importance of music, dance and community so with the help of members of our own Arab community, Leaf and Quiet is hoping to create an evening where people who have had to leave their homelands can experience a community of dance and music reminiscent of home.

This is an incredible opportunity for important cultural exchange and understanding for both Arabs and non-Arabs alike.

We hope to see you all soon!

University of Montana Jazz students continue to hone in their skills in this Music Lab hosted by Leaf and Quiet.

And now we are outside in the Secret Gardens off the Rails!

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..

In this workshop you will learn to create greater vitality and freedom in the way of being in your gardens and in your life.

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.

Straight from New England and making his Montana debut, singer-songwriter and guitarist JJ Slater brings a unique blend of folk, rock, soul, and blues to The Underground. With smoky vocals, groove-driven guitar work, and songs that wander effortlessly between Americana storytelling and adventurous improvisation, JJ's performances feel equally at home in a listening room, a dance hall, or around a campfire. Don't miss this piece of his summer tour!

Free Show ($10-$20 Donation helps keep live music alive in Missoula!)

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.